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Playwork (Level 3 Diploma)
City and Guilds
Early Years
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration1 Year
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CampusLimavady
Strand Road
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma Playwork (Course has been withdrawn – Please click on the Interested button to express your interest and we can follow up with alternative options available)Campus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma PlayworkCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road

Course Modules
- Themes you will cover include:
- Frameworks for play
- Play - self directed
- Supporting childrens play experiences
- Playwork principles
- Safeguard the well- being of children and young people
- Support positive outcomes for children and young people
- Understand relationships in the play environment
- Health, safety and security in the play environment
- Personal development in childrens and young peoples settings
- Protecting the rights of children and young people
- Promote positive relationships in a play environment
- Work with colleagues in a Playwork team
- Promote own organisation in the community
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Level 2 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning & Development or Playwork OR Level 2 Diploma / Qualification from another curriculum area, OR 4 GCSEs, (Grade C or above); Students with lower grades can be accepted using accreditation for prior learning (e.g. Outdoor pursuits, community work, volunteering residential) as this is a specialist qualification.Attendance at information session also required.ROI Requirements
UK Level 2 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning & Development or Playwork OR UK Level 2 Diploma / Qualification from another curriculum area, OR 4 OLCs (Grade 05 or above) OR Leaving Cert Applied – Merit. Students with lower grades can be accepted to level 2 Playwork through APEL Attendance at information session also required.Work Placement
Placement requirements are mandatory with a minimum of 8-10 hours per week depending on setting over the year. Enrolment on the course will depend on satisfactory Access NI checks . Playwork students also participate in residential weekends and summer schemes that build on their experiences and hours.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - £20-30