CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) (QCF):Layout 1

QUALIFICATION FACTS:
CACHE LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN PLAYWORK (NVQ) (QCF)

QRN: 600/4055/5 ABOUT THIS QUALIFICATION
This qualification builds on the knowledge and skills
from the Level 4 Certificate in Playwork (QCF).
It provides the in-depth information about the role of the
Level 5 playworker when working with children and
young people between the ages of 4 to 16. Like the Level
4 Certificate it is aimed at playworkers who have a wide
knowledge and understanding of children and young
people and a deep appreciation of playwork principles
and practice.
Learners will cover the higher level knowledge and skills
needed when leading practice and managing staff in a
playwork setting. This includes developing professional
practices, building relationships and personal
development.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
IN REAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this
qualification but learners should be at least
18 years of age.
Work in a real work environment
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or
on practical placement as they will need to show
competence in both knowledge and skills.
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QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
CACHE LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN PLAYWORK (NVQ) (QCF)
To gain the qualification learners must
achieve 60 credits from the mandatory units.

MANDATORY UNIT
UNIT REF NO. TITLE UNIT TYPE LEVEL CREDIT
A/502/9158 Understand the principles and theories underpinning playwork provision Knowledge 4 9
R/502/9165 Understand how to work with colleagues and other key partners to develop an Knowledge 4 6
organisational framework for children and young people’s play
Y/502/9166 Understand how to develop, manage and review operational plans for play provision Knowledge 5 7
D/502/9167 Understand how to establish and develop working relationships to support Knowledge 4 3
children and young people’s play
A/601/1429 Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and Knowledge/Skills 3 3
young people’s settings
H/502/9168 Understand how to research, design and facilitate possibilities for children and Knowledge 5 8
young people’s self-directed play
K/502/9169 Work with colleagues and other partners to develop an organisational Skills 5 7
framework for play
J/502/9194 Develop, manage and review operational plans for play provision Skills 5 6
A/502/9192 Establish and develop working relationships to support children and Skills 4 5
young people’s play
F/502/9193 Research, design and facilitate possibilities for children and young people’s Skills 5 6
self-directed play
Total Guided Learning Hours 381

ASSESSMENT
All units are internally assessed and will be graded pass or refer. Assessment enables the
learner’s workplace practice to provide evidence for individual units as well as the whole
qualification. Methods of assessment could include:
• Inference of knowledge from direct observation
of practice
• Witness evidence when directed by the sector
skills assessment strategy
•Written assignments
• Reflection on own practice in real
work situations
• Learner’s own plans and written records
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
The full Qualification Specification, which includes the assessment criteria for each unit, can be downloaded free of charge from our
website www.cache.org.uk or our secure Centre website: cachezone.
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NURTURING ACHIEVEMENT SINCE 1945
When the Second World War ended in 1945, many women who had worked during the war stayed on in their jobs. The Government
recognised that professional child care was a priority, and the National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) was founded. In 1994, the
NNEB merged with the Council for Early Years Awards, and CACHE was formed.
Over these 65 years, we have continually invested in high quality qualifications. Written and developed by experts they have proved to be
successful for millions of learners, earning us a reputation for excellence and leadership across the sector.
Today our continued dedication to nurture the achievement of all those who care for children, young people and adults means our
qualifications will always meet the needs of a modern workforce.
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Patron: Her Majesty the Queen
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
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