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Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare prepares learners for roles in residential childcare, providing essential skills and knowledge.
Qualification:
Aligned with new children’s homes regulations since April 2015. This qualification replaces the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. It’s designed for care roles in children’s homes.
Career Progression:
Successful learners can advance to other qualifications, such as Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 19 years old. Must have access to a computer and internet.
Modules:
Modules cover various aspects of residential childcare. Including safeguarding, positive relationships, attachment, communication, professional development, and risk management.
Assessment Methods:
Includes portfolio reviews, practical demonstrations, written assignments, and supervisor observations.
Units:
To achieve the qualification, learners must complete mandatory and optional units. Totaling 53 credits from the Mandatory Group A and 8 credits from optional units.
| Unit Title | URN | Level | GLH | Credit | Type |
| Support group living in residential childcare | A/618/4206 | 3 | 22 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Understand how to safeguard and protect children and young people in residential childcare | D/618/4201 | 3 | 63 | 7 | Mandatory |
| Participate in teams to benefit children and young people in residential childcare | D/618/4215 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare | F/618/4207 | 3 | 20 | 2 | Mandatory |
| Support attachment and positive relationships for children and young people in residential childcare | F/618/4210 | 3 | 30 | 4 | Mandatory |
| Understand how to support children and young people who have experienced harm or abuse | H/618/4202 | 3 | 22 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Support the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare | J/618/4208 | 3 | 24 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare | J/618/4211 | 3 | 20 | 5 | Mandatory |
| Promote effective communication and information handling in residential childcare settings | K/618/4203 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Engage in professional development in residential childcare settings | L/618/4209 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Support children and young people in residential childcare to achieve their learning potential | L/618/4212 | 3 | 30 | 4 | Mandatory |
| Support risk management in residential childcare | M/618/4204 | 3 | 18 | 2 | Mandatory |
| Support children and young people in residential childcare to manage their health | R/618/4213 | 3 | 16 | 2 | Mandatory |
| Assessment and planning with children and young people in residential childcare | T/618/4205 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Understand the development of children and young people in residential childcare | Y/618/4200 | 3 | 25 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Support the development of socially aware behaviour with children and young people in residential childcare | Y/618/4214 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Understand the care system and its impact on children and young people | K/618/4217 | 4 | 22 | 3 | Optional |
| Understand support for young people with complex disabilities or conditions making the transition into adulthood | K/618/4220 | 3 | 24 | 3 | Optional |
| Work with the families of children and young people in residential childcare | M/618/4221 | 3 | 17 | 2 | Optional |
Additional Resources:
Includes assessment plans, evidence matrices, learner summative reflection opportunities, an online platform for observation, and guidance on purchasing recommended books.
More Info:
The qualification comprises 460 Guided Learning Hours. Course is delivered online via an e-portfolio platform and email support. Course can be completed in 6-12 months.
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