Below is a summary of the mandatory units for the Level 3 Diploma:

Unit 051 - Promoting Communication in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings

Introducing the central importance of communication in a wide range of settings and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs and preferences in communication. It also considers issues of confidentiality.

Unit 052 - Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings

Introducing the concepts of personal development and reflective practice which are fundamental to role, and ways to implement these.

Unit 053 - Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children's and Young People's Settings

Introducing the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion and how to promote these in the work setting.

Unit 054 - Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings

Introducing ways to address the dilemmas, conflicts or complaints that may arise where there is a duty of care. It also considers how duty of care contributes to safe practice.

Unit 022 - Understand Child and Young Person Development

Introducing development rates and patterns from 0-19 years and the work of the theorists. Identifying appropriate intervention if development does not follow the expected pattern. Exploring potential effects of transitions on development.

Unit 024 - Promote Child and Young Person Development

Introducing ways of encouraging positive behaviour through development plans, environments and services and working practices. Highlighting the importance of supporting children and young people going through transitions in their lives.

Unit 025 - Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People

Ensuring awareness of current local and national legislation and guidelines. Exploring how to deal with evidence or concerns of abuse, harm or bullying. Recognising the importance of e-safety and determining how to maintain it.

Unit 027 - Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety

Introducing a balanced approach to risk assessment and management. Ensuring awareness of policies and procedures in response to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illnesses.

Unit 028 - Develop Positive Relationships with Children, Young People and Others Involved in their Care

Exploring why these positive relationships are important and how to build and maintain them.

Unit 029 - Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People

Explaining the importance of multi-agency working, integrated working and of developing effective communication for professional purposes. Covering information sharing between those working with children and young people.

Unit 030 - Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People

Exploring factors that can influence the outcomes and life chances of children and young people, including those with disabilities and specific requirements.

Unit 064 - Context and Principles for Early Years Provision

Familiarising learners with the requirements, principles and implementation of the EYFS, particularly in relation to environments within the work setting, partnership with carers and multi-agency working.

Unit 065 - Promote Learning and Development in the Early Years

Planning development work and activities with children using an appropriate range of sources and language. Reflecting on own practice in supporting and providing learning and development activities.

Unit 066 - Promote Children's Welfare and Wellbeing in the Early Years

Referring to the EYFS welfare requirements. This unit includes providing basic care in a hygienic environment and understanding nutritional needs.

Unit 067 - Professional Practice in Early Years Settings

Highlighting the importance of professional, evidence-based practice, reflection and review, and strategies to address professional development in areas identified as challenging.

Unit 068 - Support Children's Speech, Language and Communication

Encouraging speech, language and communication development and understanding the importance of this for a child's overall development.