OCR Diploma for the Children and
Young People’s Workforce
Level 3 Diploma (04696)
Key features
Learners gain sector-relevant knowledge that is in high demand
The qualifications are accredited onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
All units have a level and a credit value assigned and can be achieved independently
Learners receive unit certification as each unit is claimed
The qualifications are designed to develop a broad understanding of the key aspects of working with
children and young people
The OCR Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce is a competence based
qualification; that is it assesses the skills, knowledge and understanding a learner has within a
work situation.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
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This qualification is designed with generic mandatory units, plus mandatory units for a
specific work role pathway; Early Learning and Childcare, Children’s Social Care or Learning
Development Support Services (LDSS); plus a selection of units from a bank of Optional
units.
The qualification is made up of a number of units, each of which carries a credit value. The total number of credits required for this qualification is 65.
The flexible nature of this qualification means that training can be delivered in unit-sized chunks,
providing a flexible approach to learning and achievement.
Target audience
The recognition of this qualification in relation to the Children and Young People’s Workforce is
applicable in England only. This qualification is suitable for those who work within the children
and young people’s workforce. The qualification is open to learners from the age of 16 onwards,
of either gender and there are no entry barriers on grounds of race, creed or previous academic
attainment or learning. The units of this qualification describe the level and breadth of
performance expected of anyone working in this area. Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
Introduction
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Qualification content
The qualification is based on the national occupational
standards developed by the Sector Skills Council, Skills for
Care and Development, meaning that learners will gain
sector-relevant knowledge that is highly sought after by
employers. Each individual unit that comprises the qualification has
been assigned a level and credit value, making individual
units worthwhile learning in their own right.
Assessment
The OCR Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young
People’s Workforce is a competence based qualification. This
means that it is linked to a learner’s ability to competently
perform a range of tasks connected with their work. To gain
the qualification a learner must demonstrate the level of
competence described in the units.
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meeting OCR requirements
identifying resourcing levels, both in terms of staff and
equipment
the documents you might need for the benefit of the
learners and a smooth running centre operation
For further information, please get in touch with our
Customer Contact Centre by phone: (024 7685 1509);
email: vocational.qualifications@ocr.org.uk; or in writing:
OCR Customer Contact centre, OCR, Coventry Office,
Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8JQ.
A summary of how the approval process works is provided
in our Admin Guide for Vocational Qualifications
(publication ref. code: A850). Our Fees Booklet (publications
ref. code: A250) lists the charges for centre evaluation,
learner entries and certification. Both publications are
available to download from our website www.ocr.org.uk
Qualification Structure
Certification
OCR Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s
Workforce
Learners can gain both unit and full qualification certificates.
The full qualification certificate will detail the qualification
title and the QCA accreditation information. The unit
certificate will also detail the credit value of the unit
achieved.
To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve a total of
65 credits made up from the eleven mandatory units (Group
A), plus one mandatory pathway (one from a choice of
Group B, C or D), plus a selection of optional units (Group E).
Qualification support
OCR’s website, www.ocr.org.uk, contains an area dedicated
to these qualifications. The Centre Handbook, qualification
units and recording documents can also be downloaded
from the web page.
If you need clarification on any aspect of the assessment or
administration of these qualifications, please contact OCR’s
Customer Contact Centre on 024 76 851509 or at vocational.
qualifications@ocr.org.uk.
OCR runs a regular programme of training workshops for
tutors and assessors. For more details, please contact OCR’s
Training and Customer Support Team on 024 76 496398.
What to do next?
To seek approval to offer this qualification, please apply
on-line following the step-by-step guide to applying for
approval for vocational qualifications indicated on our
'Centre Approval' webpage.
You might be interested to know that OCR staff are available
to help with any aspect of setting up a vocational
assessment centre. Through an advisory telephone call or a
centre visit, we can assist, not only with the completion of
the form, but also provide advice on the following areas:
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identifying potential learners and marketing
opportunities
The units for each of these groups are as follows:
Group A Mandatory units
OCR Sector Unit title
Unit Unit No
No
Unit title
Credit Level GLH
Accreditation
value
No (UAN)
1
SHC31
Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
J/601/1434
3
3
10
2
SHC32
Engage in personal development in health, social
care or children’s and young people’s settings
A/601/1429
3
3
10
3
SHC33
Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care
or children’s and young people’s settings
Y/601/1437
2
3
8
4
SHC34
Principles for implementing duty of care in health,
social care or children’s and young people’s settings
R/601/1436
1
3
5
5
CYP
Understand child and young person development
Core 3.1
L/601/1693
4
3
30
6
CYP
Promote Child and Young Person Development
Core 3.2
R/601/1694
3
3
25
7
CYP
Understand how to safeguard the well being of
Core 3.3 children and young people
Y/601/1695
3
3
25
8
CYP
Support children and young people’s health and safety D/601/1696
Core 3.4
2
3
15
9
CYP
Develop positive relationships with children, young
Core 3.5 people and others involved in their care
H/601/1697
1
3
8
10
CYP
Working together for the benefit of children and
Core 3.6 young people
K/601/1698
2
3
15
11
CYP
Understand how to support positive outcomes for
Core 3.7 children and young people
M/601/1699
3
3
25
Group B Mandatory Pathway – Early Learning and Childcare
12
EYMP1
Context and principles for early years provision
J/600/9781
4
3
24
13
EYMP2
Promote learning and development in the early years
L/600/9782
5
3
40
14
EYMP3
Promote children's welfare and well being in the
early years
Y/600/9784
6
3
45
15
EYMP4
Professional practise in early years settings
H/600/9786
3
3
20
Support children's speech, language and
communication
T/600/9789
4
3
30
17
SCMP1 Assessment and planning with children and young
people
M/600/9760
5
3
35
18
SCMP2 Promote the well being and resilience of children and
young people
F/600/9780
4
3
30
19
SCMP3 Professional practice in children’s and young people's
social care
F/601/0315
4
3
30
16
EYMP5
Group C Mandatory Pathway – Social Care
Group D Mandatory Pathway – Learning, Development and Support Services
OCR Sector Unit title
Unit Unit No
No
Unit title
Credit Level GLH
Accreditation
value
No (UAN)
20
LDSS
MP1
Support children and young people to achieve their
education potential
D/600/9785
4
3
30
21
LDSS
MP2
Support children and young people to make positive
changes in their lives
M/600/9788
4
3
27
22
LDSS
MP3
Professional practice in learning, development and
support services
D/600/9799
5
3
35
23
CYPOP1 Work with babies and young children to promote their A/601/0121
development and learning 6
3
45
24
D/601/0130
6
3
45
25
CYPOP3 Lead and manage a community based early years
setting
H/601/0131
6
4
45
26
CYPOP4 Promote young children’s physical activity and
movement skills
M/601/0133
3
3
22
27
CYPOP5 Understand how to set up a home based childcare
service
Y/600/9770
4
3
29
CYPOP6 Support disabled children and young people and those T/601/0134
with specific requirements
6
4
45
Group E Optional Units
28
CYPOP2 Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies
and young children
29
CYPOP7 Promote creativity and creative learning in young
children
A/601/0135
5
4
35
30
Coordinate special educational needs provision
T/600/9775
5
4
35
31
CYPOP
17
Understand the needs of children and young people
who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and
disadvantage
F/600/9777
5
4
40
32
CYPOP
37
Support children or young people in their own home
K/601/0132
4
3
30
33
CYPOP
30
Support the creativity of children and young people
M/600/9807
3
3
20
34
CYPOP
35
Work with children and young people in a residential
care setting
A/600/9809
5
3
35
35
CYPOP8 Support young people to develop, implement and
review a plan of action
M/601/1329
3
3
25
36
CYPOP9 Provide information and advice to children and young
people
A/601/1334
3
3
22
37
CYPOP
10
Develop interviewing skills for work with children and
young people
L/601/1337
3
3
21
38
CYPOP
11
Caseload management
D/601/1343
3
3
21
39
CYPOP
12
Support children and young people to move towards
independence and manage their lives
F/601/1349
3
3
20
CYPOP
16
40
CYPOP
13
Support children and young people to achieve their
learning potential
D/601/1357
3
3
41
CYPOP
14
Support children and young people to have positive
relationships
R/601/1369
3
3
20
42
CYPOP
43
Improving the attendance of children and young
people in statutory education
M/601/1377
5
3
40
43
CYPOP
44
Facilitate the learning and development of children
and young people through mentoring
T/601/1381
4
3
30
44
CYPOP
15
Support positive practice with children and young
people with speech, language and communication
needs
L/601/2861
4
3
28
45
Support speech, language and communication
development
A/601/2872
3
3
20
46
CYPOP
21
Work with parents, families and carers to support their
children’s speech, language and communication
development
Y/601/2877
3
3
23
47
CYPOP
22
Understand the speech, language and communication M/601/2884
needs of children and young people with behavioural,
social and emotional difficulties
3
3
25
48
CYPOP
23
Support the speech, language and communication
development of children who are learning more than
one language
J/601/2888
3
3
26
49
CYPOP
24
Support children and young people’s speech, language L/601/2889
and communication skills
3
3
25
50
CYPOP
42
Support care within fostering services for vulnerable
children and young people
J/601/1806
3
3
20
51
CYPOP
45
Support the referral process for children and young
people
R/601/1386
3
3
20
52
YP016
-03
Support young people who are involved in anti social
and/ or criminal activities
L/502/5261
2
3
10
53
CYPOP
19
Support young people who are looked after or are
leaving care
A/502/5224
3
3
23
54
CYPOP
25
Support young people who are socially excluded or
excluded from school
R/502/5231
2
3
10
55
YP010
-03
Support young people in relation to sexual health and
risk of pregnancy
F/502/5242
2
3
10
56
LLUK
302
Enable parents to develop ways of handling
relationships and behaviour that contribute to
everyday life with children
H/502/4682
3
3
20
57
LLUK
301
Work with parents to meet their children’s needs
Y/502/4680
3
3
20
58
YP009
-03
Support young people with mental health problems
T/502/5240
3
3
23
59
LLUK
312
Engage young parents in supporting their children’s
development
J/502/4660
3
3
20
60
LLUK
313
Engage fathers in their children’s early learning
Y/502/4663
3
3
20
CYPOP
20
61
CYPOP
40
Engage parents in their children’s early learning M/502/3812
3
3
20
62
CYPOP
41
Promote positive behaviour
F/601/3764
6
3
44
63
CYPOP
46
Support use of medication in social care settings
F/601/4056
5
3
40
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