Provider's Course Overview

The NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (RQF) is an Ofqual regulated qualification and accredited by Training Qualifications UK, a top UK awarding body.

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People's Workforce (RQF)

Pathways Available:

• Early Learning and Childcare
• Learning, Development and Supported Services
• Social Care

Please note: The Early Learning and Childcare pathway has been replaced by the Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF)

Please note: The Social Care pathway has been replaced by the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF)

Awarding Body: Training Qualifications UK

Study Type: Part-Time Study, Distance Learning

Entry Requirements: No formal requirements

What to expect from this Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce distance learning course: 

• Once you make the payment, you will automatically be emailed your student log-in details
• You can immediately begin enrolment
• Once we have everything we need, you will have your course induction over the telephone 
• You will then be allocated an assessor who will put together an assessment plan
• You begin your coursework on the online learning system
• You can track your course progression on the progress bar
• Receive support and feedback from your assessor. You will communicate via a messaging system, email and phone calls. They will also mark your coursework
• Observations will take place on arranged dates with your assessor 
• Upon course completion, we will claim your Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce from TQUK.

This NVQ Level 3 childcare course for the Children and Young People's Workforce is nationally recognised. The online course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age.

What requirements are there?

There are no specific entry requirements however learners must be in a job role appropriate to the chosen pathway. This job role can be full-time, part-time, paid or voluntary. The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above.

What kind of setting is relevant to this course?

You may be working in a school or childcare centre, for example. Please note that if you work in a residential setting or with children under five years old, you would be more suitable for the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and the Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Practitioner, respectively.

How is the NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (RQF) assessed?

This qualification requires assessment of both competence and knowledge. Throughout your Level 3 childcare course for the Children and Young People's Workforce course, you will be assessed through a variety of methods:

• Written assignments and coursework
• Having a manager or colleague complete a witness testimony of tasks completed in a workplace
• Direct observations of you carrying out work-related tasks
• Professional discussions over the phone
• Supplying us with work product evidence. 

Qualification handbook: What units and pathways there are:

We recommend reading the course specification to go through the units, guided learning hours and credits. This will outline exactly what you will be expected to study in order to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce. 

How will you upload your coursework?

You will be part of our newly developed Online Learner Management System which has been designed to ensure you receive quick responses to your work submissions and requests for support from one of our dedicated assessors or mentors. Our learner management system will help you to keep track of all of your assignments and clearly outlines through a progress bar how much you have remaining to complete your NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (RQF). Our assessors will be happy to guide you to resources which will help you to gain a more thorough understanding of your assignments and ensure you complete your course with as much ease as possible.

How do instalment plans work?

There is an option to create a monthly payment plan if you cannot pay in full. You may pay in instalment for up to 12 months (subject to admin fees).