Children's Care, Play, Learning & Development
About this course
The Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory qualification combines theoretical knowledge in children's care, play, learning and development with the practical skills needed to work within the sector.
It is primarily designed for post-16 learners in further education who are:
- interested in working in a supervisory role in the childcare sector
- studying, or have completed Level 2 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Core qualification
- returning to the workforce after a career break looking to refresh their knowledge and skills in the Childcare sector.
This qualification is suitable for learners who have achieved a Level 2 childcare qualification including the Level 2 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory or who have no previous knowledge of the children's care, play, learning and development sectors.
Learners are required to complete a minimum of 700 hours of work placement to achieve this qualification.
What you will study
You will study:
- Core practice in children’s care, play, learning and development
- Growth and development
- Nutrition and hydration in early years
- Responding to childhood illness
- Principles and theories that influence children's care, play, learning and development in the 21st century in Wales
- Investigating current issues in children's care, play, learning and development in Wales
- Welsh Baccalaureate
Entry requirements
Essential: 5 GCSEs A* to C. C in English Language or Cymraeg Iaith, C in Maths (numeracy not accepted, however the Essential Skills Wales AON level 3 qualification may be accepted in place of Maths). Clear enhanced DBS check
Teaching and assessment
The Level 3 Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory qualification is assessed through 70% internal assessment and 30% external assessment. Candidates must successfully complete:
- an externally set, internally marked set of tasks
- a portfolio of evidence
- a discussion with their assessor
- an external examination
- an externally set and marked extended investigation
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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After I looked into studying Childcare at Cardiff and Vale College, I knew it was the right course for me. The learning environment here is great and there’s so much support available. I am dyslexic, but the tutors here have all been so helpful all throughout the course. I can be quite anxious when it comes to meeting new people, but even within the first week I felt settled here. Studying here also gave me the opportunity to participate at Skills Competition Wales 2023 in Childcare – which I went on to win! I plan on progressing from Level 2 to Level 3 here at the College and then train to be a Speech and Language Therapist, helping children and young adults with their communication skills.
Career prospects & further study
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Completion of the Level 3 Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development: Practice and Theory qualification provides a suitable foundation for the study of early years and childcare through a range of higher education courses, or apprenticeships.