Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce level 3 qualification

Assessment requirements

Portfolio of Evidence.

This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Innovate Awarding External Quality Advisors (EQAs).

Aims and objectives of the qualification

This qualification is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years.

It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment in the children and young people’s workforce in health and social care, youth and community worker. Possible roles include care worker, foster carer, youth or community worker.

On completion of this qualification, Learners may progress to complete a higher level qualification in this area or move on to other qualifications in related areas such as:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)

Entry guidance

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

This qualification is suitable for those who work with children and young people in a supervisory or senior role. It provides Learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in a wide range of job roles and settings.