For successful careers working with children, training and qualifications in playwork which help to develop confidence and competence working with children and young people are essential.
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Playwork qualifications
Playwork qualifications are available in an award, certificate and diploma format at level 2, level 3 and level 4/5.
Read more about these qualifications in our FAQ document this will be updated regularly.
Playwork NVQs on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
The new QCF level 2, level 3 and level 4/5 qualifications including the Diploma (NVQ) are now available and have replaced the NQF qualifications
Once registered, candidates usually have 3 years to complete their qualification and claim certification, but this depends on the awarding organisation, so those registered on NQF qualifications will still have time to complete. For those who have already achieved an NVQ in playwork, the good news is that it will continue to be accepted as ‘full and relevant’ for practice in early years and childcare registered settings.
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SkillsActive believes that training providers delivering playwork training should have occupationally competent staff.