NVQ L3 in Playwork

The NVQ L3 in Playwork is a nationally recognised qualification for play-workers, awarded by City & Guilds. It is designed to enhance candidate’s personal growth and development and so allow them to undertake their role with greater confidence. Possible job roles after completion include:

• Playgroup Leader
• Out of School Club Supervisor
• Play Development Officer

How does it work

Candidates must demonstrate competency in five mandatory units and four optional units. Mandatory units are:

• Contribute to an organisational framework that reflects the needs and protects the rights of children and young people
• Develop and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for children
• Develop and promote positive relationships
• Plan for and support self-directed play
• Reflect on and develop practice

Optional units are:

• Work with colleagues in a team
• Respond to concerns about possible child abuse
• Contribute to children´s health and wellbeing
• Work with parents and careers
• Administer playwork provision
• Promote your organisation in the community
• Contribute to evaluating, developing and promoting services
• Organise and supervise travel
• Manage a budget
• Recruit, select, and keep colleagues
• Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
• Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility

Who is this course for

The NVQ L3 in Playwork is designed for play-workers who supervise other members of staff within play-work environments. Candidates must be employed within a setting that allows them to obtain evidence reflecting their knowledge and experience. Learners must be aged 16+ with either a Level 2 Playwork qualification or significant experience in a playwork setting.

Workshop Aims

The NVQ L3 in Playwork will enhance their personal growth and development and so enable them to undertake their role with greater confidence. Possible job roles after completion include:

• Playgroup Leader
• Out of School Club Supervisor
• Play Development Officer.