Level 3 Residential Childcare Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a residential childcare setting, building on your existing Level 2 experience. This level 3 residential childcare qualification is designed for those working with less supervision or in senior care roles. You'll need to achieve a minimum of 58 credits, including 28 mandatory credits, to complete the qualification. The course typically takes 13 months.
Who this course is for
The course lasts for about 12 months with high fliers able to achieve the qualification in 6 months. This course is for those working in the social care setting with less supervision or as senior care workers. It is also for those who are seeking such position in the care sector. The qualification is again a progression for candidates who already possess the level 2 qualification. To receive the certificate a candidate has to achieve a minimum of 58 credits including 28 mandatory credits.
Entry requirements
Level 2 certificate in children workforce
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supporting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in residential settings.
You'll learn how to work with reduced supervision and take on greater responsibility in a care team.
You'll understand how to support children's development, behaviour, and emotional needs.
You'll learn how to work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals.
You'll cover safeguarding principles and how to apply them in a residential childcare environment.
You'll develop knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures governing residential childcare in England.
How you will learn
This is a work-based qualification. You build your evidence portfolio through your day-to-day role in a residential childcare setting. Assessment is competence-based: an assessor observes your practice at work and reviews the evidence you gather on the job. You'll need to achieve 58 credits in total, including 28 mandatory credits, to complete the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Empowerment Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Residential childcare worker: supporting children and young people in care homes
Senior care worker: leading a team in a residential childcare setting
Key worker: providing dedicated support to individual young people
Children's home deputy manager: stepping into a supervisory role
Support worker: working with vulnerable children in residential services
Family support worker: helping families involved with children's services
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England): the qualification for those moving into management roles in children's homes, and a requirement for registered managers under Ofsted regulations.
Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Residential Childcare: a stepping stone toward management for those not yet ready for Level 5.
Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety: a short compliance qualification useful in residential care settings.
