NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care, Learning and Development

This course is suitable for those who already work with children between 0 and 16 years, as a supervisor in a setting which provides planned activities for children. This could be in a School, Out of School club, Day Nursery, Playgroup, Crèche, Neighbourhood Nursery or Children's Centre.

Learner entry requirements

Good standard of written and spoken English at GCSE standard. Learners must be working in a supervisory role within the childcare, Playwork or education sector.

The Assessment Process

●  A minimum of 12 voluntary or paid hours per week
●  Taught sessions, to underpin your practice with knowledge and understanding,
    are available at a number of locations in the West Midlands area
●  Assessments of day-to-day practice are carried out in the workplace by a
    qualified and experienced NVQ Assessor
●  Learner produces a portfolio of evidence of their competence
●  Learners must be able to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate ways of
    working with children outside of the age range of their placement (from 0-16
    years)

Knowledge and Understanding Tutorials

Held during the day at Solihull and Birmingham and in the evening in Harborne, Sandwell and Kings Norton, weekly, during term-time, tutorials cover the Knowledge and Understanding requirements of the Mandatory Units of the qualification. Guidance on the knowledge base for the Optional Units you are pursuing, is normally covered by personal research and questioning / advice from your assessor.

Time Scale for Achievement of the Award

Your registration with the Awarding Body (in this case City and Guilds) normally lasts three years. Most learners complete in around twelve months. It largely depends on your efforts.