C&G Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
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Course Code | LA03163 |
Location | Distance Learning |
Duration | Open or Distance Learning, This is a flexible, open and distance work based qualification which generally takes approximately 12 months to complete. |
Department | Childcare, Childhood Studies & Playwork, Teaching, Assessing & Education |
Start Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
End Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
Course Overview
The Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is suitable for Classroom Assistants who work either in a paid or voluntary capacity under supervision, in a classroom environment.
To achieve the certificate, learners must complete a minimum of 30 credits. Credits are achieved by completing a number of units, which are made up of a different number of credits and levels. Units are either knowledge-based, which require the learner to demonstrate their understanding, or competence-based, which requires the learner to demonstrate their competence practically.
There are 9 mandatory units from which 24 credits will be gained and a range of optional units from which a minimum of 6 credits will be gained.
To achieve the certificate, learners must complete a minimum of 30 credits. Credits are achieved by completing a number of units, which are made up of a different number of credits and levels. Units are either knowledge-based, which require the learner to demonstrate their understanding, or competence-based, which requires the learner to demonstrate their competence practically.
There are 9 mandatory units from which 24 credits will be gained and a range of optional units from which a minimum of 6 credits will be gained.
Those wishing to access this qualification must be working in a relevant work setting and have the motivation to succeed in what is largely a learner driven qualification.
Those taking the certificates will need to be working in a role that allows them to demonstrate those learning outcomes relating to practice in their day to day work. Those taking the qualifications could be: • full or part-time • permanent or temporary • employed by the school or local authority • school-based or peripatetic • working in a maintained, non-maintained or independent school.
Learners will be required to put together a portfolio of evidence, preferably using an e-portfolio system where their vocational competence and understanding will be assessed against the specific criteria of each unit. Each learner will be assigned an assessor who will observe them at regular intervals in the workplace performing their job role. Other assessment methods include witness testimonies, discussion and questioning, work related documents and self-reflective written accounts. For knowledge-based units, learners may attend workshops and complete set assignments.Online support materials are available.
Learners will be required to put together a portfolio of evidence, preferably using an e-portfolio system where their vocational competence and understanding will be assessed against the specific criteria of each unit. Each learner will be assigned an assessor who will observe them at regular intervals in the workplace performing their job role. Other assessment methods include witness testimonies, discussion and questioning, work related documents and self-reflective written accounts. For knowledge-based units, learners may attend workshops and complete set assignments.Online support materials are available.
Successful candidates may progress, job role permitting, to the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools. Alternatively, this qualification could lead to improved career prospects.
For costs please contact our Employer Engagement team 0300 30 30 006 or email [email protected]
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