Certificate for Children & Young People’s Workforce (CYP) 3
Who is this for?
The qualification is aimed at individuals who are already working or about to work in a wide range of settings focused on children & young people in roles such as Foster Carer, Care Worker, Education Welfare Officer, Learning Mentor, Youth and Community Worker.
What will I study?
The Certificate in CYP is made up of mandatory and optional units.
To achieve the level 3 qualification, you are required to complete a minimum of 65 credits made up of : 27 credits from the mandatory Group A of units. You must select one mandatory pathway from Groups C, D or E.
Learners selecting Group C (Early Learning and Childcare pathway) must achieve 22 credits.
Learners selecting Group D (Social Care pathway) must achieve 13 credits.
Learners selecting Group E (Learning, Development and Support Services pathway) must achieve 13 credits.
The remaining credits must be achieved from Group F.
Mandatory units:
Understand Child and Young Person Development
Promote Child and Young Person Development
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
Develop Positive Relationships with Children, Young People and Others Involved in their Care
Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People
Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People
Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings
What are the entry requirements?
Working experience as a Senior Practitioner in health or Level 2 certificate in Health Social or equivalent. Applicants must have achieved level 1 in English
Mandatory Entry Requirements
DBS is required
Interview and assessment
How long is the Course?
The course is for 9 – 12 months.
The delivery of the qualification is made up of online and classroom delivery with 2 day per week compulsory work placement
