Accredited Level 3 Child Coaching Diploma

Introduction

The Level 3 Child Coaching Diploma is designed for those aspiring to become child coaches or for professionals seeking to expand their understanding of the field. Although child coaching as a recognised field is relatively young, it draws on principles with roots spanning over a century.

The course covers key definitions, standards, and models in child coaching, focusing on the principles and concepts essential for establishing a positive, collaborative child-coach relationship. Due to the unique needs of children and the importance of alternative communication methods, the course also explores child development, parent-child relationships, and how children learn and shape their behaviours through communication.

Unlike adult coaching, child coaching often involves flexible, creative methods tailored to a younger audience. These strategies, including ‘hands-on’ approaches, will be explored throughout the course, giving students a comprehensive understanding of child coaching techniques.

Learning Objectives

• Students will have an opportunity to review psychological development in children and young people
• Look into communication in relation to coaching skills
• Gain knowledge in changes which affect development and require children to attend coaching sessions.

This course consists of Six Units and is a qualification awarded by Canadian Open Learning College, in its own right; with the quality assurance of a leading awarding body (Accord AI) that hallmarks this professional qualification.

Assessment Objectives (AO)

AO: 1

Students must select and demonstrate clearly relevant knowledge and understanding through the use of evidence, examples and correct language and terminology appropriate to the course of study. This assessment, involves two written assignments: one halfway through the course and following the final unit. Both are assessed and graded by the assigned tutor, according to college procedures. The grading procedure if Pass or Fail. If you Fail an assessment you have the opportunity to amend where your tutor has highlighted and resubmit.

AO: 2

Students must critically evaluate and justify a point of view through the use of evidence and reasoned argument. Students can include evidence in different formats to support their written work such as documentation or images to support their course remembering Confidentiality and Data Protection.

Quality of Written Communication (QWC)

In addition, COLC require students’ to produce written material in English, candidates must: ensure that text is legible and that spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPG) are accurate so that meaning is clear; select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to studying a complex subject matter; organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when appropriate and Harvard referencing of citation and sources. In this Specification, SPG will be assessed in all tutor marked assignments (TMAs)

To ensure that we maintain quality standards; all our students written assignments are subject to our plagiarism policy and procedure.