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Level 3 Certificate in Playworker - QLS Endorsed
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Level 3 QLS Endorsed Training | 120 CPD Points | FREE PDF Certificate | FREE Exam | 24x7 Tutor Support | Lifetime Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
150 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
120 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • CPD Accredited PDF Certificate - Free
  • CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate - £15.99
  • QLS Endorsed Hardcopy Certificate - £59
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Do you enjoy working with children? Does the idea of encouraging children to learn through playing and creative experience appeal to you? If so, the Playworker Course is a great way to start your career working with children and having fun at the same time!

This Playworker training is an excellent first step towards a career in a school setting. However, the skills learned in this Playworker course are also ideal for working at after school clubs, holiday clubs, youth groups, and even places such as adventure playgrounds and soft play centres.

Use your creative imagination and passion for fun to encourage children to learn and explore the world around them. Enrol Now!

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles and purpose of playwork
  • Learn how to design play environments to support learning and development
  • Develop skills in observing, assessing and extending children's play
  • Gain strategies for implementing school policies and procedures
  • Build expertise in supporting children with special needs through play
  • Understand stages of growth and development in children
  • Develop adaptability, empathy and creativity as a playwork practitioner

Why prefer this course?

There are many reasons to take our in-depth Playworker course. Here are a few:

  • QLS endorsed course.
  • Complete tutor support is offered from Monday through Friday.
  • Full access to Playworker course materials for a full year.
  • Immediate assessment findings
  • A free PDF certificate (CPD) is awarded after passing the Playworker course.
  • Study the Playworker course at your own pace.
  • Simple to understand modules are taught by professionals
  • Ask our email and live chat teams for assistance or guidance at any time.
  • Utilise your computer, tablet, or mobile device while finishing the Playworker course.

Achievement

Certificates

CPD Accredited PDF Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £15.99

A physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £15.99.

For students within the United Kingdom, there will be no additional charge for postage and packaging. For students outside the United Kingdom, there will be an additional £10 fee for international shipping.

QLS Endorsed Hardcopy Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £59

Once the course has been completed and the assessment has been passed, all students are entitled to receive an endorsed certificate. This will provide proof that you have completed your training objectives, and each endorsed certificate can be ordered and delivered to your address for only£59.00. Please note that overseas students may be charged an additional £10 for postage.

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

120 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

This QLS-endorsed Playworker course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for a career in playwork with children. Learn how play promotes development and gain strategies for crafting stimulating play environments.

This Playworker course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to foster development through play. You'll learn how to craft activities tailored to different ages and special needs. We'll cover early childhood psychology so you understand what's happening beneath the surface during play.

At the end of this Playworker course, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to launch a rewarding career. Let your creativity shine as you help children thrive through the power of play.

Playworker Course Modules

  • Module 1: Working with the School and Its Policies
  • Module 2: Understanding the Growth and Development of Children
  • Module 3: Observation and Assessment of Children in the Early Years Setting
  • Module 4: Play and Learning in Children’s Education
  • Module 5: Working with Children Having Special Needs

Certificate of Achievement:

Upon successful completion of the final assessment, you will be eligible to apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. This certificate will be delivered to your doorstep through the post for £59. An extra £10 postage charge will be required for students leaving overseas.

Who is this course for?

The Playworker Course is ideal for:

  • Those looking to work in schools, nurseries, or youth centres as playworkers
  • Childminders and teaching assistants seeking additional expertise
  • Parents and caregivers wanting to facilitate impactful play at home
  • Individuals pursuing a career change to work with children
  • Those with a passion for supporting childhood development through play

Requirements

The Playworker course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Career path

After completing this Playworker course, you will have the knowledge and skills to explore trendy and in-demand jobs, including:

  • Playworker: £18,000 - £22,000
  • Nursery Assistant: £15,000 - £21,000
  • Teaching Assistant: £18,000 - £24,000
  • Childminder: £25,000 - £40,000
  • Early Years Educator: £20,000 - £30,000
  • Special Needs Teaching Assistant: £20,000 - £28,000

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What qualifications does the course give you please ??

Answer:

Dear Helen, Good Afternoon. It is a personal skill development course. You will receive a CPD accredited certificate upon successful completion of this course.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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