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Childcare - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate Level 2 CACHE (Part time)
Code PTCHD1
Course Level Level 2 Length of Course 36 Weeks
Entry Requirements
There are no formal qualifications for this award; however you must be a volunteer, a child minder or currently employed in an OFSTED inspected environment – having experience in an Early Years setting. An initial assessment for Numeracy & Literacy will take place on application to the course.
Students will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme.
Course Title
Childcare - Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Certificate Level 2 CACHE
Day
Monday
Start Date
12-Sep-2011
9-Jan-2012
30-Apr-2012
Time
5.00pm-7.00pm
Drop-in
Course Fee
£680
Site Code
5
Where, When and how will I study?
Learners can usually complete within 1 year. You will be given a named assessor who will assess you in the workplace on a regular basis throughout the course. You will be expected to undertake 10-15 hours or more per week in your work placement, working with children in primary, secondary or special schools. Appointment sessions will be available in the college workshop for guidance & support and professional discussions, on Monday evenings between 5pm – 7pm to support and monitor your progress.
What subject areas will I study?
Core Mandatory Units
TDA 2.1 Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
TDA 2.2 Schools and organizations
TDA 2.3 Supporting learning activities
TDA 2.4 Promote children and young people’s positive behavior
TDA 2 Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
DA 2.7 Promote Equality, Diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
TDA 2.8 Support Assessment for Learning
TDA 2.9 Engage in personal development in health, social care or children and young peoples
settings.
TDA 2.10 Support children and young people’s health and safety
Optional Units
You will choose from a variety of optional units depending on your own role & responsibility in the workplace. These will build up the remaining credits to achieve the full L2 Certificate.
What equipment will I need?
You will be required to provide paper, writing materials, A4 ring binder file, extra wide dividers and clear plastic wallets. A copy of the standard handbook will be provided and given to you by your assessor on the first visit.
How will I be assessed?
Through Work based Assessments in your work placement and various evidence methods throughout the programme, building up a portfolio.
What qualifications might I achieve?
Level 2 Certificate for Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)
Where can I go from here?
Level 3 Diploma in specialist support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
Student Finance
The College has Access Funds that may assist students with expenses such as travel, books, equipment, and child care. Applications for assistance should be made to Student Services and will be dealt with on an individual basis.
For further information regarding fee remission and/or financial assistance, contact the Student Services Team on (01226) 216 114.
Support Services
Students in College may have the option of utilising a number of support services such as: Additional Support, Counselling, etc. Please contact the Learning Support team on (01226) 216 769
