What does this qualification cover?
The qualification enables the learner to gain essential skills and knowledge to support children and young people in residential childcare settings, including: wellbeing and resilience, positive relationships and attachments, health and safety, sexual exploitation, communication, positive behaviour and positive outcomes.
It also offers the learner the opportunity to cover optional topics which are particularly suited to specific residential childcare and respite care settings.
Learners must achieve 61 credits. 53 credits must be achieved from Mandatory Group A. Learners must also complete a minimum of 3 Optional Units from Optional Group B, to achieve a minimum of 8 credits.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 18 years old.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement in a residential childcare setting, as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How is it assessed?
All units are internally assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
Learners can usually complete the qualification within 12 months
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Career opportunities
Learners can also progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or a Foundation Degree in a related discipline.
For more information
Telephone: 0208 532 7317/ 07961 928 096
Email: info@zurbeltraining.com