Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Certificate
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.
Entry requirements
You must be at least 16 years old and have a placement in a school, Experience of working in a school for six months or have completed a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning. 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 programme of study.
Course content
During the course you will undertake 11 Mandatory Units:
- Schools and Colleges as Organisations
- Support Health and Safety in a learning environment
- Understand how to Safeguard Children and Young People
- Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Understand how Children & Young People Develop
- Support positive behaviour in children and young people
- Support children and young people during learning activities
- Support English and maths skills
- Support the use of ICT in the learning environment
- Support assessment for learning
- Engage in personal and professional development
Assessment methods
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. You will have to access an e-portfolio, complete written assignments, activities, and undertake online learning. An assessor will also visit you in the placement to carry out observations.
Qualifications
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Further study and career options
Course progression: The Level 3 Certificate enables progression to the Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or into the workforce.
Career progression: Preparation or continual professional development for employment within a school or college environment
Additional information
It is highly recommended that you purchase the qualification course book.
Funding information
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable. Find out more about your payment options and how your loan could be written off at www.bedford.ac.uk/loans