Children & Young People's Workforce Course Our Children & Young People’s Workforce Level 3 Diploma (CYPW) course is the full level 3 qualification that is listed on the QCF (QRN: 500/8979/1/ELC). The CYPW Diploma has become the new childcare qualification for all practitioners in the workforce (early years) which shows employers that you have the required occupational competence in early years & home based settings. This qualification is suitable for anyone who works with children in settings such as: nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes in primary schools, crèches, children’s centre staff & childminders etc. This qualification is suitable for learners who have no previous experience of working with children & young people, & is designed to help learners build the knowledge & skills needed when working (supervised or un-supervised) with children & young people from birth to 19 years. The Children & Young People’s Workforce (QCF) Level 3 Diploma is the only qualification that confers occupational competence for the Children & Young People’s Workforce. Most providers will charge approx. £1, 500+ to gain the full diploma. Due to the unique nature of our course whereby you complete the knowledge element of the diploma from home & have a suitably qualified person (this could be manager in your placement qualified at level 4 or above) assess you for the skills element of the course, we are able to offer you the full QCF accredited qualification at a far more competitive price. In order to complete this course you will need to have a placement. It is recommended that you spend Approx. 100 hours in a Real Work Environment. Who is this course for? The level 3 CYPW has replaced all previous qualifications such as NVQ's etc (including nursery nurse qualifications etc.). It is the new Level 3 childcare qualification for all practitioners in the Early Years workforce which confers occupational competence in early years & home-based settings. What Could I Do After Taking the CYPW Level 3 Diploma? This is the perfect course for you if you are considering a specific role such as (amongst others): Working as personnel in day nurseries, nursery schools & nursery or reception classes in primary schools Working as staff in a children’s centre A playgroup worker A registered childminder or nanny There are also general opportunities in roles such as: A support worker in any of the above settings Working with children & young people in the voluntary sector, including volunteers who are not covered by another sector skills body On completion of this course you can even gain credits so that you can progress to Foundation Degrees!