Guide to qualifications

Change to qualifications

There is now a new accreditation framework for Early Years, Childcare and Playwork qualifications called the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF).

Early Years and Playwork qualifications can be delivered in a number of ways – full time or part time at college (possibly one day a week) or work based. Entry level courses are for one session a week for a few weeks. For further details go to the Department of Education website.

Level 4, 5, 6 and above

Training providers for courses at level 4, 5, 6 and above.

Level 3

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.

Level 2

Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.

Level 1

Training providers for courses at level 1.

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