COURSE AIM:

The Level 5 Diploma has been developed specifically for learners who, as experienced playworkers, are developing, leading and reviewing permanent or temporary play provision within a changing environment. This qualification has been designed to assess the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, lead and review play provision. Set within an analytical and reflective construct, the learner must understand and apply the Playwork principles in order to develop and implement an organisational framework for children and young people’s play.

Advanced Practitioner
The level 5 Diploma (Advanced Practice) is for learners responsible for: play sufficiency assessment and fulfilment; oversee county wide provision, seek funding for city and regional projects, identify, access and deliver training. Work with children; engage with communities and partners. Promote children’s right to play across adult agendas.

Management
The Level 5 Diploma (Management) is for learners who hold responsibility for: staff management, budgets, training, induction, inspections, policies, supervision, local funding applications, strategy development, health and safety. May directly work with children and oversee playwork provision.

COURSE ASSESSMENT / EXAMINATION:

All units are internally assessed.  Assessment enables the learner’s workplace practice to provide evidence for individual units as well as the whole qualification.  Methods of assessment could include:

• Direct Observation Within the Workplace
• Professional Discussion
• Written Assignments or a Task Set

The qualification will be a pass or refer and all the assessment criteria of the chosen units must be achieved in order to obtain a pass.

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Please note:

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.

Disclaimer:
The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate. The entry requirements stated are those that are normally required to undertake the programme of study.