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Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Course – Alpha Gateway College

Cost£2,100.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 The Children and Young People's Workforce Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while you work, building knowledge and skills directly in your job role. The Pearson Edexcel qualification covers working with children and young people from birth to 19 years, across three pathways: Early Learning and Childcare, Social Care, and Learning and Development Support Services. The course typically takes 12 months. You must be in employment to enrol.

Who this course is for

This qualication is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas and is spilt into three pathways: Early Learning and Childcare Social Care Learning and Development Support Services This qualication is designed to build your knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas. This is the qualification recognised by childcare providers and Ofsted

This is a nationally recognised course that replaces the NVQ level 3 in Child Care. The course allows for more unit choice and can be tailored to your preferences and the type of work you deliver. This also allows for additional units and courses to be completed to continue learning.

Entry Requirements

. This qualification is suitable for you if you work with children and young people in a supervisory or senior role. It provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your competence in a wide range of job roles and settings.

Outline of Program

Each unit within the Diploma has a credit rating and to achieve the QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, you must complete 11 mandatory units along with a choice of optional knowledge and competence units equalling an overall 65 credits. You are required to complete this qualification within a maximum of 12 months.

Entry requirements

You should be at least 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however, you must be in employment

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of child and young person development from birth to 19 years.
  • You'll learn how to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
  • You'll understand how to support positive outcomes across early learning, social care, or learning and development settings.
  • You'll build skills in communication with children, young people, and their families.
  • You'll learn how to work in ways that reflect legislation, policy, and professional standards.
  • You'll develop understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
  • You'll learn how to support children and young people with additional needs.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day practice, showing how you meet the requirements of the qualification. Assessment includes observations of your work, professional discussions, and written tasks. Your progress is reviewed against the standards for your chosen pathway: Early Learning and Childcare, Social Care, or Learning and Development Support Services.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Alpha Gateway College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth Support Worker: supporting young people aged 11 to 19 in community or residential settings.
  • Early Years Practitioner: working in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.
  • Residential Childcare Worker: supporting children in care in residential homes.
  • Learning Support Assistant: helping children with additional needs in school settings.
  • Family Support Worker: working with families and children in social care contexts.
  • Playworker: delivering play and leisure activities for children and young people.
  • Children's Social Care Worker: supporting vulnerable children within local authority teams.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice: deepens specialist knowledge for those working in early years settings.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services: moves toward management and leadership roles in children's services.
  • Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies or Early Childhood Education: a higher education route for those wanting to progress toward teaching or senior practitioner roles.
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