Free Level 3 Residential Childcare Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, part-time during the day. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people in residential care settings. At 460 hours, it's a substantial qualification studied at a manageable pace.
Who this course is for
For details about CG DIPLOMA FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE (ENGLAND) - LEVEL 3, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support the health, wellbeing, and development of children and young people in residential care.
You'll understand safeguarding legislation and how to apply it in a residential setting.
You'll develop skills in communication and building relationships with children, young people, and families.
You'll learn how to support positive behaviour and manage challenging situations safely.
You'll understand the importance of care planning and how to contribute to it.
You'll learn about equality, diversity, and inclusion in childcare practice.
You'll develop awareness of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing residential childcare in England.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Exeter College. Assessment typically combines observation in a practice setting, written assignments, and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across the qualification. Contact Exeter College directly to confirm the full assessment breakdown for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes
Children's home support worker: day-to-day care in residential settings
Key worker in residential care: named support for individual young people
Young people's support worker: helping young people with daily living skills
Family support worker: working with children and families in crisis
Looked-after children's worker: specialist support for children in the care system
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England): the next step if you want to move into a senior or management role in a residential setting.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice: useful if you move into a training or assessor role within childcare.
Social work degree: if you want to qualify as a social worker, this qualification gives you relevant practice experience to support a university application.
