Please select how you would like to attend your Education and Training course:
Title: Education and Training
Pathway: Education & Childcare
Available Study Options:
Apprenticeship, Part Time
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The part-time courses offered in the area are designed to support the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours in roles that support learning in primary, secondary, specialist schools and colleges. To start these courses you must be 19 years old on the 31st August in the academic year in which to commence your learning. We will check this with you.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
This is a knowledge and skills-based qualification, and as part of this you will be employed or attend a work or volunteer placement a minimum of two days per week. This course will develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of a Teaching Assistant to effectively support the learning and development of children and young people in a school environment to enable you to begin your career or progress in work as a volunteer or to sustained employment as a teaching assistant.
This qualification includes key topics such as
This is a knowledge and skills-based qualification, and as part of this you will be employed or attend a work or volunteer placement a minimum of two days per week.
Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
This course is designed for you to further develop the specialist knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of a Teaching Assistant to effectively support the learning and development of children and young people in a school environment.
The qualification includes all aspects of support, including:
This is a knowledge and skills-based qualification, and as part of this course you will typically be employed. However, employers may support you for a volunteer placement for a minimum of 16 hours per week.
Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
This course provides a professional development opportunity for experienced practitioners employed in the school and college workforce. It embraces your skills and experience, and challenges you to reflect and review your everyday practice and theoretical understanding for change. This will support the development of your knowledge, skills and behaviours as your prepare your next steps in your career in a mentorship or leadership role This course provides you with an understanding of higher level study skills and can prepare you for higher education programmes.
You will learn about topics such as:
Award in Education and Training Level 3
This level 3 teaching qualification is a perfect starter course for anyone looking to teach in the adult education and skill sector. This course will help you start your career path and enhance your credibility in the sector, whilst giving you an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.
Designed for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE colleges, independent training providers or local authorities, the qualifications can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including:
The qualification is also supported by the Education and Training Foundation, and can either support a role in the workplace or prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level.
Topics covered include:
These courses are assessed assessed and quality assured in college and the they are externally quality assured.
You will be assessed using a range of methods. This can includes:
You will produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and skills competency.
Award in Education and Training Level 3
This course will be delivered remotely with classes each week. Classes will typically last 3 hours each week. Additionally there will be time required to conduct reading and independent writing of assignments. the course duration is 16 weeks.
One to one support shall also be provided by the class tutor. This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which must cover all assessment criteria of the units selected. The portfolio of evidence will be assessed and internally quality assured by the Centre.
Successfully achieving the Level 3 qualification will provide you will a variety of options. You will be open to job opportunities as a Teaching Assistant, or you can use the qualification as a stepping stone into higher levels of study - either in further education, or on a higher level Apprenticeship. You can progress onto the Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges or there is a range of education and training options available at the College or UCO.
Award in Education and Training Level 3
After completing a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, the most common progression route is to pursue a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, which allows individuals to further develop their teaching and training skills and potentially take on more advanced roles within the education sector; further progression could then lead to a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for more specialised teaching positions.
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational
Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required
for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English
for Speakers of Other Languages)
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study
Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and
English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
Entry Level qualification or 2 GCSE's at grades 2 or below (E or below)
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Accounting
Electrical
Plumbing
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
You can apply for this programme via the Apply Now button, at the top.
If this course area is available as an apprenticeship, this will show under 'Study Option' on the right-hand side, just below the Apply Now button. You can view all of our apprenticeship vacanices and subjects by clicking the 'Apprenticeships' in the top menu.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
