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PLAY LEADERSHIP VRE101

Duration (approx) 100 hours
Qualification Statement of Attainment

 

Learn to be an effective play leader - the children you work with will know you're fun, being within your care is exciting for them; and of course, parents can relax as their children enjoy attending care and go home tired from carrying out a variety of activities you have designed.

This course will able you to work as either a volunteer or in employment as a professional in this challenging and rewarding field. You will need to have lots of energy and imagination! You will need to love children and genuinely want to work for their development needs. 

Perfect for ... 

practitioners and parents,
youth workers, leaders and supervisors,
early childcare, creche, pre-school, primary school staff, home-care child-minders, babysitters and nannies 
play assistant and program leaders, 
outdoors play spaces and adventure park staff

Our staff have experience training play leaders for 4 decades and have devised this truly fantastic course which will challenge you and arm you with the skills you need to succeed in this vitally important industry.  Children deserve the best!

Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

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PLAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Understand and apply a knowledge of Children's play to help children's physical and intellectual development.

This course will ensure you develop an understanding of the importance of play and childhood interactions. It gives practical methodologies for productive  activities for children.

The content is challenging touching on aspects of psychology and management - a real learning experience. 

 

"A truly cohesive course. Excellent in fact!  Absolutely essential for anyone working in child-care, a play leader at a children's vacation camp or even parents who want to understand more about the importance of play in child development.  This course gives a very in-depth look at a variety of topics which carry tremendous value in understanding children!"  Jade Sciascia, former Youth Leader, Sexual Health and Relationships Educator and High School Teacher. 

 

CONTENT

There are ten lessons in this course, plus one special project, covering:

  1. Understanding Play
  2. Leadership Skills
  3. Planning Play Programs
  4. Child Development through Play
  5. Play Safety
  6. Physical Play
  7. Social Play
  8. Adventure Playground.
  9. Play Apparatus
  10. Activities

Duration: 100 hours

 

Aims
  • Explain the purpose of play in the cognitive, physical and social development of a child.
  • Determine the skills required to carry out a play leadership role in different situations
  • Plan for a supervised children's play program.
  • To develop a basic understanding of the impact of play upon the psychological development of a child.
  • To determine appropriate measures to take to protect a child's safety when at play, while minimising any interference which might diminish the quality of the play experience.
  • Explain options for physical play activities, including games and sports, in a supervised play program.
  • Develop an understanding of options for social play activities, in a supervised play program.
  • To develop a basic ability to plan, establish and manage a supervised adventure
  • To develop an ability to evaluate a range of different play apparatus, including playground structures, toys, sports equipment, commenting on quality, safety features, appropriate applications and cost benefit.

    • To broaden your scope of opportunities that can be offered for children to play, appropriate to a wide range of different situations.

    Who will benefit from this course?

    Youth leaders in community organisations or involved in community work

    Coaches, trainers, and others involved in child health and fitness

    Child carers, or people looking to transition into the early childhood industry

    At the end of this course you will:

    • Understand how to plan, establish and manage a supervised adventure
    • Be able to explain the purpose of play in the cognitive, physical and social development of a child.
    • Understand how to effectively use play resources and structures in your interactions with children


     

     

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    Meet some of our academics

    Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
    John MasonMr Mason has worked 45+ years in Writing, Education, Horticulture and Recreation. His experience in both public & private sectors is extensive; particularly across Australia and England.
    Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
    Lyn Quirk M.Ed.,Dip.Med.,Dip.SportsOver 35 years as Health Club Manager, Fitness Professional, Teacher, Coach and Business manager in health, fitness and leisure industries. As business owner and former department head for TAFE, she brings a wealth of skills and experience to her role as a tutor for ACS.M.Prof.Ed.; Adv.Dip.Compl.Med (Naturopathy); Adv.Dip.Sports Therapy


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