TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF)

The qualification is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. It is relevant to a wide range of job roles in early years and social care settings and is suitable for learners who are working or want to work at a supervisory level in the Children and Young People’s Workforce.

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) or to a Foundation Degree in a relevant subject.

The TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF) is perfect for individuals already working as a childminder, daycare supervisor, SureStart worker, community nursery nurse or as a learning mentor in the Children and Young People sector. Moreover, if you are responsible for supervising the operation of a centre that cares for and teaches young children, this Level 3 diploma is ideal for you.

This course is suitable for those who wish to gain the qualifications and skills to work in early learning and childcare, in a wide range of settings, to support children from the ages of birth to 19 years of age. It is ideal for anyone who is preparing for a career in early years education.

The qualification is suitable for individuals who:

Those who have successfully completed the TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF)
Is preparing for a role in this sector and requires the practical knowledge to kickstart their career
want a short qualification to ensure that their skills are professionally recognised
have taken a related course and wishes to progress to this certificate for further learning
have the potential to study course material on the same learning level as A-level studies

Career path
The TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (RQF) course is relevant to a wide range of social care professions and is ideal for those who want to to work at a supervisory level. Related professions include early years educator, nursery nurse and child-minder.

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. Learners must be working, volunteering or on a placement in a suitable workplace as the qualification requires the assessment of knowledge and competence.
The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above.

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification i.e. to achieve all learning outcomes.

Total Qualification Time is comprised of GLH and an estimate of the number of hours a learner is likely to spend in preparation, study or any other learning including assessment, which takes place as directed by, but not under the supervision of a lecturer, supervisor or tutor. The credit value, where given, for a qualification is determined by TQT, as one credit corresponds to 10 hours of learning.

Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 650 hours.

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