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Free Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Course in South Shields

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 The Children and Young People's Workforce Course in South Shields. Classes run at Training in Childcare, part-time during the day over 14 weeks. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement throughout, as the course assesses both your knowledge and your hands-on skills. You'll also need a DBS check and 250 hours of practical placement. The course covers child development, safeguarding, communication, and supporting children's wellbeing.

Who this course is for

Residents of Sunderland

Entry requirements

Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. Learners will need to undergo a DBS check and undertake 250 hours practical placement.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand child and young person development across key age ranges.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard children and young people in line with current legislation.
  • You'll develop skills in supporting children's communication, language, and learning.
  • You'll learn how to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
  • You'll understand how to work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals.
  • You'll learn how to support positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a children's workforce setting.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Training in Childcare, combined with assessed practice in your workplace or placement. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence in both knowledge and skills. You'll need to complete 250 hours of practical placement as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Training in Childcare will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange or be in an active work, volunteering, or placement role with children or young people, and you will need a valid DBS check before you begin.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or residential settings.
  • Nursery worker: working with children in early years settings.
  • Teaching assistant: supporting learning in primary or secondary schools.
  • Playworker: leading play and activities for children and young people.
  • Residential childcare worker: caring for children in residential homes.
  • Family support worker: helping families access services and build skills.
  • Early years practitioner: working in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.

What you could study next

With the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, you could move on to a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in leadership and management in childcare, or a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services. A Foundation Degree or BA in Early Childhood Studies is another option if you want to move into a senior or specialist role.

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