Overview:
The Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare enables students to become a qualified residential childcare worker, meeting the latest standards required by children’s homes.
Qualification:
This is the updated qualification that replaces the outdated Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce, giving you the edge in this thriving sector.
What You’ll Learn:
This course will provide you with life-changing knowledge and the confidence to work in residential childcare settings.
- 1- Safeguarding and Protection: Learn how to keep children safe and secure.
- 2- Building Lasting Relationships: Discover how to foster positive, healthy bonds with children and young people.
- 3- Effective Communication: Master how to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
- 4- Risk Management: Understand how to identify and manage risks in residential childcare environments.
- 5- Professional Growth: Develop your skills and continue to grow with ongoing development strategies.
Entry Requirements:
- Must be at least 19 years old.
- A computer with internet access is required.
Assessment Methods:
Your progress will be carefully monitored through:
- Written Assignments & Portfolios: Completed tasks and assignments will be assessed by experienced tutors.
- Practical Observations: Supervisors will observe your hands-on work, ensuring you’re applying your knowledge effectively in real settings.
Course Breakdown:
You will complete 53 mandatory credits from essential units that ensure you’re fully prepared, plus 8 optional credits to personalize your qualification.
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 |
Resources to Support You:
To ensure your success, we provide the following:
✔️ Personalized assessment plans
✔️ Tools to track your progress and evidence
✔️ Guidance on purchasing required books
✔️ An online platform for easy observation and feedback
Why You Need to Act Now?
Demand for qualified childcare professionals is higher than ever. Spaces are filling up quickly, and prices may increase soon.
So buy this course now, pay later to start learning without the upfront cost!