Apprenticeships

Who is this course for?

This qualification is part of the Children and Young People’s Workforce Framework and has been developed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work within Residential Children’s Homes. The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is a BTEC/Knowledge based qualification.

How you'll be assessed

Qualifications are delivered in the workplace. You will be allocated a personal Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator and will be given access to our on-line study area where you will find all your learning materials. Your Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator will provide you with personal tutorial support and assessment at pre-arranged times. Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence, professional discussions, assignments and project/case studies. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio of evidence.

What you can do next

Achievement of this qualification will enable learners to access higher level jobs within the sector for example Senior Residential Childcare worker or Advanced Practitioner in Residential Childcare.