Transition to Playwork (from Early Years) - Level 3 Award
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
18 Weeks
Start & End Date
15 September 2025
2 February 2026
Days
Mon
Time
18:30-20:30
Location
Online
Interview Required?
Yes
This qualification is for Early Years practitioners who would like to broaden their knowledge and work in playwork settings. It aims to enable learners to understand the theories and principles of play and playwork and how to support the needs and rights of children to create diverse, inclusive play environments. It also provides knowledge on how to support children and young people to manage risk, establishing and maintaining links with other organisations and individuals, and organisational frameworks. It does not confirm occupational competence as a playworker.
Students do not need to be working or attend work placements to complete this qualification.
Students must complete 2 mandatory units.All units will be internally assessed.
Professional development.
Students must have achieved a suitable Level 3 early years qualification such as the Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or the Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development, the Level 3 NVQ Early Years, Care and Education, the Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education, the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (Early Years pathway) and the NNEB.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £158 | £113 |
*Reduced fees may apply depending on eligibility. Contact Admissions for details.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to your online Prospect account.
Payment by cash, cheque, credit card or debit card or online
Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, credit card or debit card or online via the online admissions portal. Online payments do not allow for part payment.
Where the total composite fee for all enrolled courses exceeds £200 payment a direct debit can be offered, provided enrolments for multiple courses are processed on the same day.
All fees for courses commencing in the autumn term must be collected by 28 February 2024.
The initial deposit payable at the time of enrolment will be a minimum of £100, or 25% of the value of the composite fee, whichever is greater; up to 3 subsequent payments will become due on
1 November 2023, 1 December 2023, 2 January 2024
Direct Debit Payment
Direct Debit forms can be collected at any College reception and enrolment cannot be completed until the form has been completed in full and returned to reception, along with deposit due. Default on any payment will result in enrolment on the course/programme of study becoming invalid. Any exception or departure to these dates in exceptional circumstances requires prior approval of a Vice-Principal.
This arrangement will apply to both Home and Overseas students who have a valid UK bank account.
Please note:
The direct debit agreement is only available for enrolments on or before the second week of the class.
Default in any payment will result in enrolment on the course/programme of study becoming invalid.
Queries regarding payment by direct debit
Contact:
Credit Control Officer
Part-time FE/HE students applying for funding
Part-time FE/HE students applying for funding need to provide evidence of their funding application such as acknowledgement email or confirmation from Education Authority/Student Finance NI, this evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and can also be handed into any reception. Once funding application is approved confirmation of funding award should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and a copy forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2024.
Queries regarding Student Loans
Contact:
Student Finance
T: 028 9085 5048 or
Reduced Fees
Reduced rates apply to the tuition fee only and are calculated as 50% of the tuition fee for the course, subject to a minimum of £30. This rate can only be claimed by applicants in the following categories. Please note: this does not apply to leisure courses.
|
|
People Entitled to Reduced Fees |
Evidence Required |
|
1 |
Universal Credit (must have an annual household income of <£14,000) |
A current letter/print out of your latest Universal Credit statement. Proof of income also required (i.e. P60). |
|
2 |
Income Based Jobseekers Allowance |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
3 |
Income Support |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
4 |
Working Tax Credit (must have an annual household income of <£16,000) |
A current TC602 form (Final Tax Credit Award Notice) showing annual household income. A provisional TC602 form will not be accepted. |
|
5 |
Child Tax Credit (must have an annual household income of <£16,000) |
A current TC602 form (Final Tax Credit Award Notice) showing annual household income. A provisional TC602 form will not be accepted. |
|
6 |
Pensions Credit |
A current letter stating that you are in receipt of Pension Credit. |
|
7 |
Rates Relief/Housing Benefit |
Notification letter. |
|
8 |
Means Tested Employment Support Allowance (ESA) |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
9 |
Other Means Tested Benefits |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
10 |
Northern Regional College Full-time Students |
Students must be currently enrolled on a Full Time course at time of enrolment. |
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
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This qualification is for Early Years practitioners who would like to broaden their knowledge and work in playwork settings. It aims to enable learners to understand the theories and principles of play and playwork and how to support the needs and rights of children to create diverse, inclusive play environments. It also provides knowledge on how to support children and young people to manage risk, establishing and maintaining links with other organisations and individuals, and organisational frameworks. It does not confirm occupational competence as a playworker.
Students do not need to be working or attend work placements to complete this qualification.
Students must complete 2 mandatory units.All units will be internally assessed.
Professional development.
Students must have achieved a suitable Level 3 early years qualification such as the Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or the Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development, the Level 3 NVQ Early Years, Care and Education, the Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and Education, the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (Early Years pathway) and the NNEB.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £158 | £113 |
*Reduced fees may apply depending on eligibility. Contact Admissions for details.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to your online Prospect account.
Payment by cash, cheque, credit card or debit card or online
Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, credit card or debit card or online via the online admissions portal. Online payments do not allow for part payment.
Where the total composite fee for all enrolled courses exceeds £200 payment a direct debit can be offered, provided enrolments for multiple courses are processed on the same day.
All fees for courses commencing in the autumn term must be collected by 28 February 2024.
The initial deposit payable at the time of enrolment will be a minimum of £100, or 25% of the value of the composite fee, whichever is greater; up to 3 subsequent payments will become due on
1 November 2023, 1 December 2023, 2 January 2024
Direct Debit Payment
Direct Debit forms can be collected at any College reception and enrolment cannot be completed until the form has been completed in full and returned to reception, along with deposit due. Default on any payment will result in enrolment on the course/programme of study becoming invalid. Any exception or departure to these dates in exceptional circumstances requires prior approval of a Vice-Principal.
This arrangement will apply to both Home and Overseas students who have a valid UK bank account.
Please note:
The direct debit agreement is only available for enrolments on or before the second week of the class.
Default in any payment will result in enrolment on the course/programme of study becoming invalid.
Queries regarding payment by direct debit
Contact:
Credit Control Officer
Part-time FE/HE students applying for funding
Part-time FE/HE students applying for funding need to provide evidence of their funding application such as acknowledgement email or confirmation from Education Authority/Student Finance NI, this evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and can also be handed into any reception. Once funding application is approved confirmation of funding award should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and a copy forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2024.
Queries regarding Student Loans
Contact:
Student Finance
T: 028 9085 5048 or
Reduced Fees
Reduced rates apply to the tuition fee only and are calculated as 50% of the tuition fee for the course, subject to a minimum of £30. This rate can only be claimed by applicants in the following categories. Please note: this does not apply to leisure courses.
|
|
People Entitled to Reduced Fees |
Evidence Required |
|
1 |
Universal Credit (must have an annual household income of <£14,000) |
A current letter/print out of your latest Universal Credit statement. Proof of income also required (i.e. P60). |
|
2 |
Income Based Jobseekers Allowance |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
3 |
Income Support |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
4 |
Working Tax Credit (must have an annual household income of <£16,000) |
A current TC602 form (Final Tax Credit Award Notice) showing annual household income. A provisional TC602 form will not be accepted. |
|
5 |
Child Tax Credit (must have an annual household income of <£16,000) |
A current TC602 form (Final Tax Credit Award Notice) showing annual household income. A provisional TC602 form will not be accepted. |
|
6 |
Pensions Credit |
A current letter stating that you are in receipt of Pension Credit. |
|
7 |
Rates Relief/Housing Benefit |
Notification letter. |
|
8 |
Means Tested Employment Support Allowance (ESA) |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
9 |
Other Means Tested Benefits |
Current letter of entitlement. |
|
10 |
Northern Regional College Full-time Students |
Students must be currently enrolled on a Full Time course at time of enrolment. |
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