Diploma in Playwork
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Advanced
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
650h
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
This course is suitable for anyone interested in working in after-school clubs or holiday play schemes.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to be at least 18 years of age and working or volunteering in a play environment.
You will also need to be competent in using the internet and working with electronic documents.
Reviews
Subjects
- Playwork
- Diploma
Teachers and trainers (1)
NEC Personal Tutor
Subject Specialist
NEC has selected a team of professional tutors to provide support and guidance to its learners and ensure you get all the help you need to succeed on your course. We use strict criteria when employing our tutors, only choosing those who can demonstrate expert knowledge in their field and who we can be sure will be able to provide the support our learners need. Most of our tutors also work or have worked as teachers and trainers, so they’re used to helping students and are familiar with the difficulties they might face.
Course programme
The Diploma in Playwork covers the knowledge and skills needed when working un-supervised and requires the learner to demonstrate these in the workplace.
To achieve the full Diploma in Playwork, learners will need to complete a total of 65 credits. 46 credits must come from the mandatory units, including units from the Award and Certificate and a further 19 credits are required from a choice of 2 or 3 optional units.
This course is delivered online via the NEC Laser and you can study at your own pace. The interactive programme is easy to navigate, colourful and engaging and all completed work is recorded within your learner profile.
Units:
- Understand playwork principles - 4 credits
- Understand children and young people's self-directed play - 5 credits
- Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children and young people - 3 credits
- Understand the organisational framework for play - 4 credits
- Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people - 3 credits
- Understand relationships in the play environment - 3 credits
- Understand health, safety and security in the play environment - 2 credits
- Understand how to plan for and support children and young people's self-directed play - 5 credits
- Engage in personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings - 3 credits
- Contribute to an organisational framework that reflects the needs and protects the rights of children and young people - 4 credits
- Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure play environment for children and young people - 3 credits
- Develop and promote positive relationships in the play environment - 3 credits
- Plan for and support children and young people's self-directed play - 4 credits
Diploma in Playwork