Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

This TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce is a nationally recognised and Ofqual Regulated Qualification, accepted by major regulatory bodies such as Ofsted. This course is completed on our online learning system as a distance learning course over the duration of 6 – 12 months.

Once you have begun your journey with us, you will have access to our online learning system where you will be able to contact your assessor for support and submit your written assignments and other course evidence. Our online learning platform also features easy-to-access assessment plans, feedback, course materials, course progress, and online messaging.

You will be assessed through a variety of assessment methods, including; Written Assignments, Work Product Evidence, Professional Discussions, and Direct Observation.

Our Online Learning Platform is quick and simple to enrol onto, after purchase you will receive login details by email to begin your online learning journey - with no hidden fees. 

Pathways Available on this course:

• Early Learning and Childcare (not available)
• 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Please note: The Early Learning and Childcare pathway has been replaced by the Level 3 Diploma for the Children's Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF)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: Candidates working in Residential Childcare should enrol onto the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (QCF)

How does the TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce course work?

• Once you make the payment, you will be automatically emailed your student log-in details
• You can immediately begin enrolment from the moment you log in
• Next, you will have a 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 from your assessor. You will communicate via a messaging system, emails and phone calls. They will also mark your coursework and leave feedback on the online platform
• You will be assessed by an assessor who will come out to your workplace to carry out the observations
• Upon course completion, you will have achieved the TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.

TOTUM Card Eligible

Candidates enrolled in this course are eligible to apply for an NUS TOTUM Pro Student Discount Card, please follow the link for more information: https://www.thelearningstation.co.uk/totum-id-card

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, candidates enrolling on to this course must be a minimum age of 16. It’s recommended that candidates are working at a minimum of Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy.

As this qualification is based online, this course is recommended for candidates who possess a basic level of IT understanding to complete the course efficiently.

There is no requirement for learners to hold a GCSE Grades at Grade A* - C or equivalent in English and Mathematics prior to enrolling on to this course, however, this may be required as part of your role or as an industry requirement.

Although it is recommended, it is not essential for candidates to be in full time, or part time employment to complete this course, however, candidates must have access to a suitable workplace to be able to meet the work experience requirements.

Mandatory Units

Unit 1: Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings - A/601/1429

• Understand what is required for competence in own work role
• Be able to reflect on practice
• Be able to evaluate own performance
• Be able to agree a personal development plan
• Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development

Unit 2: Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings - J/601/1434

• Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting
• Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
• Be able to overcome barriers to communication
• Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality

Unit 3: Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings - R/601/1436

• Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
• Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
• Know how to respond to complaints

Unit 4: Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings - Y/601/1437

• Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
• Be able to work in an inclusive way
• Be able to promote diversity, equality and inclusion

Unit 5: Support Children and Young People's Healthand Safety - D/601/1696

• Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety
• Be able to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a work setting or off site visits
• Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
• Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents emergencies and illness in work settings and off site visits

Unit 6: Develop Positive Relationship with Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care - H/601/1697

• Be able to develop positive relationships with children and young people
• Be able to build positive relationships with people involved in the care of children and young people

Unit 7: Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People - K/601/1698

• Understand integrated and multi agency working
• Be able to communicate with others for professional purposes
• Be able to support organisational processes and procedures for recording, storing and sharing information

Unit 8: Understand Child and Young Person Development - L/601/1693

• Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth - 19 years
• Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
• Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern
• Understand the importance of early intervention to support the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people
• Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Unit 9: Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People - M/601/1699

• Understand how the social, economic and cultural environment can impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people
• Understand how practitioners can make a positive difference in outcomes for children and young people
• Understand the possible impact of disability, special requirements (additional needs) and attitudes on positive outcomes for children and young people
• Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in promoting positive outcomes for children and young people

Unit 10: Promote Child and Young Person Development - R/601/1694

• Be able to assess the development needs of children or young people and prepare a development plan
• Be able to promote the development of children or young people
• Be able to support the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people
• Understand how working practices can impact on the development of children and young people
• Be able to support children and young people’s positive behaviour
• Be able to support children and young people experiencing transitions

Unit 11: Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People - Y/601/1695

• Understand the main legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people
• Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people
• Understand the importance of ensuring children and young people’s safety and protection in the work setting
• Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed
• Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been bullied
• Understand how to work with children and young people to support their safety and wellbeing
• Understand the importance of esafety for children and young people

To achieve the Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People’s Workforce, learners must achieve a minimum of 65 credits to achieve this qualification. These are made up of 27 credits from Mandatory Units Group A as shown above, [all units in one selected pathway – Early Learning and Children (22 credits) or Social Care (13 credits) or Learning, Development and Support (13 credits)]. Any remaining credit must be taken from the Optional Unit Groups; a minimum of 12 credits from Optional Group B and the remaining 14 credits can be taken from Optional Groups B and C.

You can find the Optional Units in the course qualification handbook. 

If you'd like a copy of the course qualification handbook, please give us a call now on 0208 342 7210.

This qualification requires an assessment of both competence and knowledge. Throughout your TQUK Level 3 Diploma 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.

There is a huge range of opportunities for people with the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce. You may work in various roles in child care settings. After you've gained more experience, you may also move on to a management position. When you do, you may enrol onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for the Children and Young People's Workforce (QCF).

Course Enrolment

After your purchase, you will receive login information to begin your online course registration. Once logged in to your account, you will complete a quick 10-step enrolment progress consisting of initial assessments, skill checks and a telephone induction before you are allocated an assessor to begin your course.

Starting the course

Your assessor will issue you with your first assessment plan, detailing the units and criteria that you need to complete, which format to complete them in and where to find additional information if needed. You can find your assessment plan, progress bar and all the work you need to complete quickly and easily from your course dashboard.

Submitting Work

When you have completed a written assignment, you can upload your written work to your online course within just 2 clicks from logging on to your online account. Your assessor will mark your work and give you feedback which will be displayed on your course page and emailed to you for ease of reference

Getting Help

Getting Help From time to time, you might need a little bit of help, which is why we have a ‘live chat’ button on your learning portal for you to use at any time between 9 am and 6 pm Mon - Fri. You also have a messaging button that can be accessed from your dashboard to quickly message your assessor, IQA or administration staff.

On completion

Once you have completed your course, your assessor will need to finalise your course work before sending it to our IQA, this usually takes a week or two as they may need to revisit all the work you have completed. The IQA will sample your work once the assessor submits it to them, and from that point, your certificate should be claimed within 2-4 weeks.

How do I log into my course?

Approximately 15 minutes after purchase, you will receive your login details by email, including a link and instructions to log into your course. You can also find your learning portal by clicking on the ‘student login’ button on our website, or by clicking here; lms.thelearningstation.co.uk

When will I have my induction?

Your induction will be arranged once you have finished all of the other enrolment modules, and will take place over the phone.

When will my work get marked?

You can expect any work submitted to be marked within just 14 days unless agreed otherwise with your assessor. Your work may not be marked within 14 days if you submitted more than 3 assignments in a month.

Are there any classes or learning materials?

As our qualifications are vocational and work-based courses, you are expected to conduct research and gain skills, knowledge and understanding from your working environment. Your assessor will provide you with assessment plans, which may include guidance and materials, as well as providing constructive feedback on the work that you complete.

When will I hear from my tutor/assessor?

Your assessor will provide you with assessment plans with work to complete, as well as their contact information. They will not reach out to you if you are not doing your work, you need to get in touch if you are having trouble with your assignments.

Your assessor should respond to any messages from you within just 3-working days, but it is usually sooner. If you have sent your assessor a message and you haven’t heard back from them, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

When will I get my certificate?

On completion of your course, there are steps that we must take to quality assure your qualification to then send to the awarding organisation.

1. The Assessor must review your work in full before submitting it to our IQA, this usually takes around 2 weeks.
2. The IQA will review any requests within 1-months, but this is usually sooner. If there are actions on your portfolio it will be sent to the assessor for them to complete, and then these steps will be repeated.
3. Once the IQA has quality checked and approved your portfolio for external sampling by the awarding body, the office will submit the claim for your certificate within 5 working days.
4. The awarding body will usually issue a certificate within 2-weeks from this point; however, they may request sampling of your work, in which case it can be up to one month.
5. The usual duration is 1-2 months from completion.