This qualification is part of the new suite of Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications.
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This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of elements including children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare, and communication and professional relationships.
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How is this qualification structured?
To achieve the Certificate the learner must complete 11 mandatory units.
How long does it take to complete?
The Certificate can usually be completed in 1 year.
What qualifications can you progress to?
The Level 3 Certificate enables progression to the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or into the workforce.
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Qualification number: 603/2498/3
Aim
This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of elements including children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare, and communication and professional relationships.
It is aimed at learners working in support roles within schools and colleges.
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Total Qualification Time (hours): 350
Guided Learning (hours): 250
Credit value: 35
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Age ranges covered by the qualification: From five years of age. Please note that some knowledge of development in the early years has been included in the specification to enhance learners’ understanding.
Real work environment (RWE) requirement / recommendation: As learners need to show competence in both skills and knowledge, they will need to be working or be on a practical placement during the taught programme of study in a learning environment (school or college). CACHE recommends that the learner undertakes 100 hours of placement in a real work environment.
The hours above are recommendations, not mandatory minimum placement hours. They are therefore not a part of the TQT calculation.
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Progression including job roles (where applicable): Learners can progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning or into the workforce.
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How long will it take to complete? The Certificate can usually be completed in one year.
