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Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
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Course Overview
The Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) is an Ofqual regulated qualification, aimed at learners who want to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to work effectively with children and young people in a residential childcare environment. This Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification builds learners’ knowledge and understanding of child and young person development, safeguarding, communication, risk management, positive relationships, health and wellbeing and supporting positive outcomes for children in residential childcare settings.
In addition, our Level 3 Diploma course for Residential Childcare is focused and specialised in the areas of safeguarding and child protection; supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience; promoting positive behaviour; supporting learning and development; communication and information handling; and working with children and young people who may have experienced trauma, abuse or neglect. Individuals will also learn about professional practice, working with other agencies, equality and diversity and supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing and supportive residential childcare setting.
Career Opportunities and Progression
Completing the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare can support learners who wish to pursue a professional career in Residential Childcare and Children and young people’s services. This qualification is suitable for learners providing care or those wishing to provide care in a residential setting and is aimed at developing the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to work with children and young people in care.
In addition, this qualification can support progression into employment or further training. Successful learners could go on to roles in residential childcare and social care including Residential Childcare Worker, Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager. Learners can also go on to further qualifications including the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or other higher-level qualifications related to children and young people’s services.
Do I need a placement in an early years setting to complete this course?
Yes, for the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare it is a requirement for learners to be in a placement or workplace setting within an actual residential childcare setting whilst studying this qualification. This is because for the learner to be considered competent in residential childcare practice, they are required to show knowledge and competence. For learners who do not already have previous experience in residential childcare, it is recommended that approximately 400 hours of learning is spent in a realistic work setting, to support the development of confidence, competence and experience. Placement or workplace experience allows learners to gain experience of applying their knowledge in real residential childcare setting to provide support for children and young people’s wellbeing, safeguarding, development, communication and daily care needs. Learners will also develop hands on experience in working with children in residential care, behaviour support and maintaining safe and nurturing care environments, as well as professional responsibilities and team working.
Assessment for the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare is completed through a combination of written assignments, portfolio evidence and workplace observation. Learners complete assignments and portfolio work to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and competence in residential childcare practice. Practical competence is evidenced in a realistic setting of a residential childcare setting, in accordance with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles.
Unit 1: Understand the Development of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 2: Understand How to Safeguard and Protect Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 3: Understand How to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Harm or Abuse
Unit 4: Promote Effective Communication and Information Handling in Residential Childcare Settings
Unit 5: Support Risk Management in Residential Childcare
Unit 6: Assessment and Planning with Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 7: Support Group Living in Residential Childcare
Unit 8: Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 9: Support Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 10: Support the Well-being and Resilience of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 11: Support Children and Young People in Residential Childcare to Achieve Their Learning Potential
Unit 12: Support Children and Young People in Residential Childcare to Manage Their Health
Unit 13: Support the Development of Socially Aware Behaviour with Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 14: Engage in Professional Development in Residential Childcare Settings
Unit 15: Support the Rights, Diversity and Equality of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 16: Participate in Teams to Benefit Children and Young People in Residential Childcare
Unit 17: Understand the Care System and Its Impact on Children and Young People
Unit 18: Understand the Youth Justice System as It Relates to Residential Childcare
Unit 19: Understand Residential Childcare for Children and Young People with Complex Disabilities or Conditions
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 11-12 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma is primarily aimed at those already employed, volunteering or on practical placement in a residential childcare environment and have aspirations to develop the competence needed to support children and young people in care. This Diploma in Residential Childcare is perfect to those learners who want to broaden their knowledge and practical skills in the various fields like safeguarding, child development, communication and promotion of positive outcomes and the meeting of the professional standards required in the homes of children.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.
Yes. This online course is delivered through online learning, allowing learners to study from home and engage with the materials at their own pace.
This qualification is capable of assisting learners to develop into employees within residential childcare and other social care environments. On successful completion, potential jobs that the learner may apply include but are not limited to: Residential Childcare Worker Registered Residential Childcare Manager Deputy or Assistant Manager, or any management position in other adult or children and young people social care environments.
Learners must be aged 18 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.
Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded an NCFE certificate. NCFE as an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, you can be sure all qualifications meet high national standards.
Qualification Number:Â 601/4852/4
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
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