Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma

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Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma

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Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma

Part Time

Course Overview

This TQUK qualification is aimed at those working in residential childcare in a care role. Settings may include residential special schools, residential care homes and secure children's homes.

Learners will develop the knowledge skills to promote a caring, healthy, stimulating, safe and secure environment for the children and young people in their care.

Throughout this course learners will cover the underpinning knowledge and skills required for progression in this sector.

Course Content

There are 17 mandatory units covering:

Support the development of children and young people to achieve their learning potential
Safeguarding and protection of children and young people in residential childcare
Supporting children and young people who have experienced harm and abuse
Support effective communication and information handling in residential childcare
Support positive outcomes for children and young people in residential childcare
Support positive relationships and attachments for children and young people in residential childcare
Support the well-being and resilience of children and young people in residential childcare
Support group living in residential childcare
Support and promote shared risk management with children and young people in residential childcare
Support children and young people in residential childcare to manage their health
Assessment and planning with children and young people in residential childcare
Support and promote the rights, diversity and equality of children and young people in residential childcare
Support working in teams to benefit children and young people in residential childcare
Professional development in residential childcare
The care system and its impact on children and young people
Residential childcare for children and young people with complex disabilities or conditions
Working with the families of children and young people in residential childcare

Entry Requirement

Candidates should be working in a suitable environment, hold level 2 in English, maths and a level 2 healthcare or other suitable qualification. Workplace experience can be considered and discussed at an interview.

Assessment

The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assignments and is subject to external quality assurance.
Achievement of the qualification includes demonstration of practical skills and confirmation of workplace competence.
The portfolio of evidence will include observations in real work situations so this has to be suitable for the setting.