This Apprenticeship is a brilliant way to gain new practical and professional skills, on-the-job training, nationally recognised qualifications and earn money at the same time.
Course Overview:
As a playworker, you’ll care for and support children in taking responsibility for themselves and their own playing whilst creating a stimulating and adventurous space for children to learn and explore in their own way.
The focus of all play settings is on child-directed and child-controlled play, with playworkers planning for and providing an ever-changing environment that allows children to choose what and how they play.
During your work day, you’ll need to observe and monitor this play for children’s development, engagement and safety, both physical and emotional. You’ll have excellent communication skills to support children and their families and, depending on your work setting, you may also interact with a range of people in the public and professional community. This occupation is found in a range of play settings, typical employers can include local councils and government, charities and voluntary management committees, private companies offering after school/breakfast/holiday clubs and private day care nurseries.
What Will You Learn:
The level 2 Playworker Apprenticeship includes several key modules, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of playwork and prepare learners for various play settings. These modules cover:
Child Development and Play: Focuses on child-led and child-directed play, observing play to support children's developmental needs and ensuring safe and stimulating environments.
Playwork Theory and Practice: Provides foundational knowledge of playwork principles, including reflective practice, dynamic risk assessments, and resourcing the play environment for different needs.
Health, Safety, and Well-being: Covers safeguarding children, maintaining legal standards in play settings, and ensuring the health and safety of children in play areas.
These modules combine practical on-the-job training with off-the-job study to support learners in a variety of playwork environments.
The Training Will Include:
- Face-to-face and/or remote workshops together with online learning
- 1:1 support from a Tutor who will visit your workplace
- Progress reviews are to be completed with your Tutor and line manager
- Development of a work-based portfolio to evidence learning
- End-point assessment (EPA)
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements. In order to complete the apprenticeship, you will need English and maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4), but if you don’t have these qualifications don’t let this stop you from undertaking the apprenticeship as we can help you gain the Level 2 requirement during your studies. Mandatory for 16-18 years olds and optional for those aged 19 and over.
Duration:
18 Months
For more information or any queries, please contact our Recruitment Lead, Nathan Finn at nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk
