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NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Advanced Playwork (Wales) (Manager)
Ref:
601/5370/2/MAN
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Playwork
Registration & certification fee:
£173.50
Level:
Level 5
Minimum entry age:
19
GLH:
512
TQT:
750
Credit value:
75
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About this qualification
This qualification is aimed at those working at a minimum of Level 3 (unsupervised) in a variety of Playwork settings, who wish to develop new skills and progress their career to a higher level within Playwork settings.
This qualification is available to study in Welsh. Please see the Welsh translated qualification specification, which is available to download. There will also be the option to select the certificate language when claiming certificates via the NCFE Portal.
Qualification structure
To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve 75 credits in total.
They must complete the 10 mandatory units. The remaining 14 credits must be achieved from at least 2 units in the Optional Unit group.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 19 years old and should be working at a minimum of Level 3 within a Playwork setting.
We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Learners will need to be already in employment.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete this qualification in one year.
What qualifications can you progress to?
Foundation Degree.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our Funding page.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
Career opportunities: an Advanced Playwork Practitioner or Manager
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1380 KB)
Qualification specification - Welsh translation (PDF | 1408 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 744 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) - Welsh translation (DOCX | 743 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 111 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Y/602/3183)
Understand the Principles and Theories Underpinning Playwork Provision (A/502/9158)
Establish and Develop Working Relationships to Support Children and Young People's Play (A/502/9192)
Understand How to Establish and Develop Working Relationships to Support Children and Young People's Play (D/502/9167)
Develop and Implement Procedures to Safeguard Children and Young People (J/502/9163)
Applying a Reflective Approach to Improve Professional Development (J/504/8070)
Work With Colleagues and Other Partners to Develop an Organisational Framework for Play (K/502/9169)
Understand How to Work With Colleagues and Other Key Partners to Develop an Organisational Framework for Children and Young People's Play (R/502/9165)
Understand How to Develop, Manage and Review Operational Plans for Play Provision (Y/502/9166)
Develop, Manage and Review Operational Plans for Play Provision (J/502/9194)
Optional units
Provide Leadership in Own Area of Responsibility (A/502/9161)
Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings (A/601/1429)
Obtain Additional Finance for the Organisation (D/502/7970)
Research, Design and Facilitate Possibilities for Children and Young People's Self-Directed Play (F/502/9193)
Understand How to Research, Design and Facilitate Possibilities for Children and Young People's Self-Directed Play (H/502/9168)
Manage Finance in Own Area of Responsibility (H/503/6590)
Recruit, Select and Keep Colleagues (H/602/1842)
Appraise Staff Performance (J/504/2219)
Provide Learning Opportunities for Colleagues (K/602/1843)
Support Others in Accessing the Resources They Need to Provide Play Environments (L/502/9164)
Allocate and Monitor the Progress and Quality of Work in Own Area of Responsibility (M/602/1844)