CALDERDALE COLLEgE 2012/13
CALDERDALE COLLEgE 2012/13
CALDERDALE COLLEgE 2012/13
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APPRENTICESHIPS<br />
suppoRTING TEAchING &<br />
lEARNING IN ThE clAssRooM<br />
Qualification<br />
Intermediate Level 2 and Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning<br />
What will I study?<br />
The Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification provides you with a secure understanding<br />
of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children and young people<br />
in school environments. The Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications are divided into specific units.<br />
These cover subjects including child and young person development, safe-guarding their<br />
welfare, the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.<br />
There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to be a at least 16 years of age. You<br />
will also need to be working or volunteering in a school environment for at least 16 hours<br />
a week as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. Your competence<br />
and skills will be assessed by a qualified assessor in the work-place and your knowledge<br />
and understanding will be assessed using a range of assignments and practical activities.<br />
For those wishing to do the Advanced Apprenticeship you should have at least 12 months<br />
experience in an appropriate school setting and have already completed an appropriate NVQ<br />
Level 2 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent.<br />
At the end of the Apprenticeship you will be qualified in Supporting Teaching and Learning in<br />
Schools and have gained the following qualifications:<br />
» Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools allowing successful<br />
candidates to work in roles that support pupils’ learning including teaching assistants,<br />
learning support assistants and special needs assistants<br />
» Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools allowing<br />
successful candidates who are experienced teaching assistants, learning support<br />
assistants, cover supervisors, parent support advisers to further develop their careers<br />
Moving on<br />
The course will give you the knowledge required to work as a Teaching Assistant and offers<br />
you the opportunity to progress from Intermediate to Advanced Apprenticeship.<br />
The Level 3 qualification allows progression to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status,<br />
to relevant Foundation Degrees and Degrees and into the work place.<br />
<strong>CALDERDALE</strong> tRAining <strong>2012</strong>/<strong>13</strong><br />
Why not study GCSE English and Maths in addition to your course…<br />
57 For further information: www.calderdale.ac.uk » Tel:01422 399325 Calderdale College: Inspiring Learners To Succeed In Life & In Work<br />
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