Aspiration Training - Playwork Level 3 Apprenticeship

Overview

The Playwork Level 3 qualification is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and competence required for a career in playwork. You'll gain the skills to communicate effectively with young people and to help their development through play.

This qualification has been designed by both industry and educational experts and provides a flexible approach for various playwork locations and situations.

What is covered on the course?

To complete the level 3 Diploma you must achieve 53 credits in total - 43 credits from the 13 mandatory units and a further 10 credits from the optional units available. Mandatory units include:

Work with colleagues in a Playwork team
Understand Playwork principles
Manage a budget

Key Info

Course duration

16 months

Entry requirements

Learners must be at least 18 years old and work in the playwork sector.

Level 3 will suit you if you're either working as a supervisor in a playwork setting or would like to take on a supervisory role - this could be in a job at an after-school club, adventure playground or play scheme.

Qualifications

On successful completion of the qualification, the individual will be awarded the following:

Level 3 Playwork
Essential Application of Number (EAonS) Level 2
Essential Communication (ECommS) Level 2

I have learnt a lot about safeguarding and been reminded to learn about my own policies and procedures, which have helped me in my practice as I now feel more comfortable and secure with my knowledge.

Lauren Marchant Baby-room Leader

I feel really positive about the workshops and more confident about utilising the online learning hub, and my coach is approachable. The breakout rooms are beneficial for open discussions about tasks set; they promote positive and helpful discussions. I’m finding it easy to complete tasks because I’m given the time during the session to make notes. I feel comfortable with the groups I work with and can contact my coach offline.

Clare Wilinson Childminder

What happens after my apprenticeship?

At Aspiration Training, we provide every learner with a career pathway. This is a plan with clear, practical steps our learners can take to achieve the career of their dreams.

Our career pathways show typical routes through the various stages of learning, the knowledge and skills that will be learnt along the way and the career options that may be available as a result.

Career Progression is available across a number of levels, meaning, with hard work and determination, the sky is the limit.

Explore the pathways below to find out more about the typical job titles associated with each career.