Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF)
Vocational qualification
Distance
Work in residential care with children in a care role
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Type
Vocational qualification Level 3
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
6 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
The Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF) is an Ofqual regulated qualification and accredited by City and Guilds, who are one of the top UK awarding bodies. We are proud to offer this Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF) as a Distance Learning course on our Online Learning System which you will find has an excellent response time for communication between yourself and your tutor/assessor and is very simple to use and to navigate.
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About this course
Learners must ensure that they have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualifications successfully.
The Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare is not approved for learners under 18 years of age.
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Subjects
- Residential Care
- Child care
- Childminding
- Child Protection
- Child Psychology
- Social care
- Social Worker
- Support
- Mentoring
- Psychology
Course programme
Course Information
The Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) is specifically designed for learners wanting to work in residential care with children in a care role. New residential care workers will need to achieve the qualification within two years from employment.
You will be part of our newly developed Online Learner Management System which has been designed to ensure you receive quick responses to your work submissions and requests for support from one of our dedicated assessors or mentors. Our learner management system will help you to keep track of all of your assignments and clearly outlines through a progress bar how much you have remaining to complete your Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF). Our assessors will be happy to guide you to resources which will help you to gain a more thorough understanding of your assignments and ensure you complete your course with as much ease as possible.
Throughout your Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF) course, you will be assessed through a variety of methods to help you complete the course as quickly and easily as possible. Some of the assessment methods you can expect will be completing written assignments of work that has been given to you, having a manager or colleague complete a witness testimony of tasks completed in a workplace, direct observation of you carrying out work related tasks, professional discussions over the phone and supplying us with work product evidence.Career Pathways
On completion of the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF), learners will be able to work as a care/support worker in a residential childcare setting.
See below what your earnings potential could be if you were a qualified Child Care, Early Years, Health Care, Social Care/Support Worker with a:
Level 2 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF), you could expect to earn an average of £15,000 Per Annum.
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF), you could become a team leader or senior staff member and could earn an average of £22,000 Per Annum.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (QCF), qualifies you to become a manager and manage a care facility for adults or children and you could expect to earn an average of £33,000 rising to £50,000 Per Annum.
From a starting point to a Level 5, it could take you 2-3 years to achieve on a part-time basis.
On successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF), Learners may progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
This qualification will be the accepted qualification for registration and regulation where appropriate and can demonstrate continuing professional development.
Additional information
Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF)