Playwork Level 3

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National Vocational Qualification in Playwork
Level 3 Units and Unit Options

The NVQ consists of both mandatory and optional units.
To achieve the full qualification learners must achieve nine units in total, five mandatory and four optional.

Mandatory Units:

• Contribute to an organisational framework that reflects the needs and protects the rights of children and young people
• Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children
• Develop and promote positive relationships
• Plan for and support self-directed play
• Reflect on and develop practice

Optional Units (choose 4 of the following 12)

• Work with colleagues in a team
• Respond to concerns about possible child abuse
• Contribute to children’s health and well-being
• Work with parents and carers
• Administer playwork provision
• Promote your organisation in the community
• Contribute to evaluating, developing and promoting services
• Organise and supervise travel
• Manage a budget
• Recruit, select and keep colleagues
• Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
• Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility