Playworker
If you're considering a career in playwork, you may want to look at the different types of training courses available to you.
A Level 3 in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development offers an excellent overview of the knowledge and skills that playworkers use regularly.
There is also a group of Agored Playwork qualifications available.
Clybiau Plant Cymru deliver the courses above: info@clybiauplantcymru.org
Play Wales advises on playwork training: info@playwales.org.uk
The Playwork Education and Training Council for Wales decides which qualifications are needed for each type of setting: PETC - list of qualifications
If you need more information on playwork within Merthyr Tydfil, please contact: enquiries.play@merthyr.gov.uk
Gaining work experience while studying for playwork qualifications can help you to put principles into practice and develop essential skills. Some people find part-time jobs working with children and young people, and others volunteer for charities to assist with play activities.
Community Groups/Youth Groups/Play Providers:
- Twyn Community Hub - 01685 709430
- Dowlais Boys and Girls Club - 01685 375318
- Treharris Boys and Girls Club - 01443 410841
- Dowlais Community Centre - Stephens and George - 01685 377688
- HFactor - hfactor@gmail.com
- Willows Youth - 01443 692198
- Gellideg Foundation - 01685 383929
- Bridging the Gap Youth (ALN Setting) - 07852 766928
- MVH Gurnos – sarah.williams@mvhomes.org.uk
- Georgetown Boys and Girls Club – bethan.bartlett@merthyr.gov.uk