An update on the development of new playwork qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4.
New level 2 Award in Playwork, Certificate in Playwork and Diploma in Playwork (NVQ)
We are pleased to announce that the new playwork level 2 qualifications have now been approved and are available to learners from awarding organisations City and Guilds, CACHE and EDI.
If you’d like more information on centres that are running the courses, costs, or how long it might take, please contact one of the awarding organisations who can put you in touch with your nearest training provider.
Find out more about the new level 2 playwork qualifications.
New playwork qualifications at level 3
The development of the new playwork level 3 qualifications is now complete and available from City and Guilds, Cache and EDI.
If you would like more information on centres that are running the courses, costs, or how long it might take, please contact one of the awarding organisations who can put you in touch with your nearest training provider.
Find out more about the new level 3 playwork qualifications.
New playwork qualifications at level 4
Work on the level 4 qualifications is progressing quickly. Initial research suggested that the sector would like a level 4 Award in Playwork, a level 4 Certificate in Playwork and a level 4 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ).
Draft units are currently out for final consultation, with the intention of them being available to learners in January 2011. More information on the structure and content will be posted on this site soon.
Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork
Due to popular demand, SkillsActive has been working with employers and awarding organisations to convert the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Award in Playwork for Early Years and Childcare Workers into a short qualification suitable for the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). It provides the knowledge and understanding of Playwork for early years staff who have already achieved a level 3 qualification which was based on the children’s care, learning and development standards. The new qualification contains 2 units, is called the Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork from Early Years and is on course to be available from awarding organisations from 1 March 2011.