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Advanced Apprenticeship in Children and Young People’s Workforce (Level 3)
Who is the qualification for?
The Children and Young People’s Workforce Apprenticeship is ideal for anybody who is working with children from birth up to 16-years-old - or their families.
This Apprenticeship is designed for people who do not want to pursue a general education route but who are still keen to keep learning as they work. They are a great way of earning and gaining workplace experience whilst also achieving nationally-recognised qualifications. You can start this apprenticeship from 16 years old and enter employment in a nursery or childcare environment, but you will need a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check to be carried out by your prospective employer before you start.
Apprentices should be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week. To complete the Advanced Apprenticeship will take 9 to 12 months.
Advanced Apprenticeship Framework
In completing the Apprenticeship at L3 the learner will achieve the following qualifications:
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Advanced Apprenticeship in Children and Young People’s Workforce Level 3
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L2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care OR Children and Young People's Settings
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L3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
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Functional Skills in Maths, English & ICT Level 2
Exemptions
You are entitled to Functional Skills exemptions if you have the following qualifications.
From If you have already achieved
FS in Maths Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills in Maths (L2)
FS in English Either GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills in Maths (L2)
FS in ICT Functional Sills in ICT (L2)
There are three Pathways available in this qualification. You need to consider the optional Pathways which are available and decide which one best suits your aims and aspirations.
You can see examples of some of the job titles and the work involved in each relating to the Pathways below.
Early Learning and ChildcarePathway
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Job title(s)
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Job role(s)
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Nursery Worker/Supervisor
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Often working in a supervisory role (but not necessarily) within a nursery/early learning and childcare setting, providing care for young children
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Childminder
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Providing care for children in the childminder's own home. Working without supervision
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Nursery Nurse / Nursery
Teaching Assistant
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Delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage within a maintained school setting
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Children and Young People's Social Care Pathway
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Job title(s)
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Job role(s)
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Residential Care
Worker
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Working in settings such as residential care homes, residential special schools, therapeutic communities, secure children's homes. Responsible for promoting a caring, healthy, stimulating, safe and secure environment for the children and young people in their care.
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Foster Carer
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Provides a family life for children and young people that cannot live with their own families, either on a long or short term basis. They are supported by supervising social workers and work closely with other professionals in social services, education, health care and sometimes the legal system.
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Short Break Carer
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Provides opportunities for disabled children and young people to try new/fun activities and to be more independent. They may provide short break care in their own home, the home
of the child or young person, or in the community.
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Learning and Development Support Services Pathway
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Learning mentors
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Provide support for young individuals who may have for example particular or special needs in their learning.
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Qualification structure
To achieve the Apprenticeship in Children and Young People Workforce – level 3, the apprentices need to complete a total of minimum 65 credits.
Core Mandatory units (independent of the chosen Pathway)
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Unit title
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Level
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Credit Unit
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Promote communication in health , social care or children’s and young people’s settings (HSC)
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3
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3
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Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (HSC)
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3
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2
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Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (HSC)
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3
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3
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Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or
children’s and young people’s settings (HSC)
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3
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1
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Understand child and young person development
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3
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4
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Promote child and young person development
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3
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3
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Understand how to safeguard the well being of children and young people
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3
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3
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Support children and young people’s health and safety
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3
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2
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Develop positive relationships with children, young people and others involved in their care
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3
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1
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Working together for the benefit of children and young people
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3
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2
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Understand how to support positive outcomes for children and young people
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3
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3
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Mandatory units for Early Learning and Childcare Pathway
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Unit title
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Level
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Credit unit
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Context and principles for early years provision
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3
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4
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Promote learning and development in the early years
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3
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5
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Promote children’s welfare and well being in the early years
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3
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6
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Professional practice in early years settings
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3
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3
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Support children’s speech, language and communication
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3
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4
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Mandatory units for Social Care Pathway
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Unit title
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Level
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Credit unit
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Assessment and planning with children and young people
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3
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5
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Promote the well being and resilience of children and young people
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3
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4
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Professional practice in children and young people’s social care
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3
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4
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Mandatory units for Learning and Development Support Services Pathway
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Unit title
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Level
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Credit units
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Support children and young people to achieve their education potential
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3
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4
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Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives
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3
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4
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Professional Practice in learning, development and support service
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3
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5
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Optional units for all mandatory units: 3 units from a range of 41 units possible.*/
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Unit title
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Level
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Credt units
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Work with babies and young children to promote their development and learning
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3
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6
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Support disabled children and young people and those with specific requirements
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4
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6
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Support use of medication in social care settings (HSC)
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3
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5
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* There are some barred combinations of units that cannot be undertaken together
* *For full list of optional units please contact ATC.
For full details of eligiblity and enrolment, please contact us by e-mail on info@atc-uk.comor call us on 0208 992 4144
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