qualified education course directory 2014-15
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COURSE DIRECTORY
2014/15
QUALIFIED EDUCATION SACKVILLE PLACE BUSINESS CENTRE
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NORWICH
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ABOUT US
Qualified Education Ltd are all about
learning. Based in the heart of the fine city
of Norwich, we provide a fresh and dynamic
approach to vocational education and training.
Our aim is to be flexible and responsive to
the needs of work places and learners.
We love learning and know the rewards and
benefits achieving qualifications can reap. We
aim to pass on our enthusiasm to everyone
learning with us.
Our qualifications are
open to anyone
interested in learning.
If you want to learn,
we’ll help you succeed.
We offer a relaxed
and friendly learning
environment where you
will be supported to
achieve your chosen
qualifications.
LEARNING MADE EASY
We are always looking
for training ideas or
qualifications to meet
the needs of business
and individuals.
Last year, a quarter of
our learners studied 2
or more qualifications
with us.
WHO IS
IT FOR?
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED
96% success
rate
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CONTENTS
OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING 2
AWARDING BODIES 3
FIRST AID LEVEL 2 AWARD IN EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK 4
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN FIRST AID AT WORK 5
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EMERGENCY PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID 6
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID 7
FOOD SAFETY LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING OR RETAIL 8
FIRE SAFETY LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRE SAFETY 9
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT LEVEL 2 AWARD IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT 10
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SUPPORT WORK IN SCHOOLS 11
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS 12
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOLS 13
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING SCHOOLS 14
LEVEL 3 COVER SUPERVISION 15
LEVEL 4 ADVANCED SUPPORT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING 16
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) 17
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) 18
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN AWARENESS OF DEMENTIA 19
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE 20
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKFORCE 21
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR) 22
EDUCATION AND TRAINING LEVEL 3 AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING 23
LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING 24
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ASSESSING VOCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT 25
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS LEVEL 4 – 7 AWARD IN PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION 26
CONTACT US 28
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OUR APPROACH TO LEARNING
Our qualifications are all about you. Everything is
personalised to meet your needs. Before you
embark on your chosen qualification, we work with
you to consider your own learning needs, previous
experience and your career goals.
We pride ourselves on the support we offer to our learners. Put simply,
your success is our success and we strive to make your training and
qualifications useful, enjoyable and interesting.
For those on short courses (3 days or less), you’ll receive support
throughout your training from one of our experienced and knowledgeable
assessors. They will continue to offer support, advice and guidance once you
have completed should you need it.
For those studying longer qualifications, you will receive continuous support
throughout your qualification and will have support from:
A named assessor who will guide you through your qualification,
assess your work and assess you in the workplace (if part of your
qualification).
Learner support forums
Our peer mentor team.
The Internal Quality Assurance team and centre.
PERSONALISED
LEARNING
SUPPORT
We are a forward-thinking centre and like to utilise
technology, e-learning and social media to our advantage,
helping us provide a high level of support and prepare our
learners for the future. We’ll always support you where you
need it and prevent any barriers.
Our e-portfolio provides an interactive platform for
assessment allowing learners to work at their own pace and
to around their own schedule.
E-
PORTFOLIO
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS
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AWARDING BODIES
CITY & GUILDS
www.cityandguilds.com City & Guilds are a leading vocational education and training
organisation, providing services to training providers, employers,
and trainees across a variety of sectors to meet the needs of
today’s workplace. They are probably the most recognised ‘brand’
for vocational learning.
HIGHFIELD AWARDING BODY FOR COMPLIANCE
www.highfieldabc.com Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) is the UK and
Middle East’s leading supplier of compliance qualifications and
apprenticeships. They offer over 200 qualifications.
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS UK (TQUK)
www.tquk.org TQUK focus on qualifications in the First Aid, Education and
Training, Health and Safety, and Food Safety sectors. They are a
relatively new awarding organisation. We are excited to be
partnering with such a responsive and dynamic awarding
organisation to support the needs of our learners. TQUK offers
world-class service and support.
Qualified Education Ltd are an approved centre for City & Guilds, Highfield Awarding
Body for Compliance, and Training and Qualifications UK.
All our awarding bodies are approved and regulated by Ofqual and are approved to
offer QCF qualifications. Our centre has rigourous quality assurance procedures in
place to ensure that we meet the high standards expected by each of our awarding
bodies.
We select our awarding bodies carefully to ensure that we can pass on the best value
and customer service to our learners.
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FIRST AID
This accredited qualification is ideal for those already
working or preparing to work within industry wishing to
become an Emergency First Aider in the workplace for
the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid)
Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid)
Regulations (NI) 1982.
Topics covered include:
The roles and responsibilities of the Emergency
First Aider
Assessing an incident
Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and
illness
Assisting a casualty who is suffering from
injury and illness.
Learners will be assessed throughout the course. All
successful students will be issued with an Emergency
First Aid at Work Certificate, along with a wallet-sized
plastic card detailing their qualification.
Anyone aged 16+ interested in
learning about first aid, or who acts
in the role of first aider at work.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Level 3 Award in Emergency
Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First
Aid
1 day
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
PROGRESSION
ROUTES
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
AT WORK
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FIRST AID
This accredited qualification is ideal for those already
working or preparing to work within industry wishing to
become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes
of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and
the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982.
Topics covered include:
The roles and responsibilities of the First Aider
Assessing an incident
Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and
illness,
Assisting a casualty who is suffering from major
injury and illness
Chest injuries
Spinal injuries
Anaphylaxis.
The qualification is assessed via on-going oral and/or
written questioning and practical demonstration.
All successful students will be issued with a First Aid at
Work Certificate, along with a wallet-sized plastic card
detailing their qualification.
Anyone aged 16+ interested in
learning about first aid, or who acts
in the role of first aider at work.
Level 3 Award in Emergency
Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First
Aid
3 days
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
PROGRESSION
ROUTES
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN
FIRST AID AT WORK
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FIRST AID
This accredited qualification provides theoretical and
practical training in emergency first aid techniques that
are specific to infants aged under 1, and children aged
from 1 year old to the onset of puberty. Learners
undertaking this qualification will be able to provide
support to the paediatric first aider to maintain the
welfare of infants and children.
Learners will become familiar with the role of the
paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react
appropriately to an emergency situation, such as a child or
an infant who is unresponsive, has an airway obstruction,
has breathing difficulties or is suffering from shock or
anaphylaxis.
The qualification is assessed via on-going oral and/or
written questioning and practical demonstration.
All successful students will be issued with an Emergency
Paediatric First Aid certificate.
Anyone aged 16+ interested in
learning about first aid for children,
those working with infants and
children, parents and carers of
young children.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First
Aid
1 day
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
PROGRESSION
ROUTES
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN
EMERGENCY PAEDIATRIC
FIRST AID
7
FIRST AID
This accredited qualification provides theoretical and
practical training in first aid techniques that are specific
to infants aged under 1, and children aged from 1 year old
to the onset of puberty. The Statutory Framework for
the EYFS states that ‘at least one person who has a
current paediatric first aid certificate must be on the
premises at all times when children are present. There
must be at least one person on outings who has a current
paediatric first aid certificate.’ The Level 3 Award in
Paediatric First Aid is recognised as a qualification which
fulfils this need.
Learners will become familiar with the role of the
paediatric first aider and be able to assess and react
appropriately to an emergency situation, such as a child or
an infant who is unresponsive, has an airway obstruction,
has breathing difficulties or is suffering from shock or
anaphylaxis. Topics also included are fractures,
dislocations, injuries to the head, neck, back, eyes, ears
or nose, poisoning, bites or stings, burns or scalds,
electric shock, minor injuries and chronic medical
conditions.
The qualification is assessed via on-going oral and/or
written questioning and practical demonstration. All
successful students will be issued with a Paediatric First
Aid certificate.
Anyone aged 16+ interested in
learning about first aid for
children, those working with
infants and children, parents
and carers of young children.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at
Work
2 days
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
PROGRESSION
ROUTE
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
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FOOD SAFETY
Anyone who is working with food has a responsibility to
safeguard the health of consumers who eat their food,
therefore training is crucial. It is essential for food
safety that all food handlers are aware of the hazards
and controls associated with the types of food they
produce. Every year, many people are made ill, and some
even die as a result of eating contaminated food. Food
businesses have a legal and moral obligation to ensure
they are not contributing to these statistics.
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) or
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Retail (QCF) is
designed to give learners an understanding of the basic
principles of food safety in the catering or retail
environment. The qualification is aimed at anyone in the
catering or retail setting who works with food as part of
their working day, to give them a greater understanding
of food safety.
All successful learners will be issued with a certificate
and wallet-sized card detailing their qualification.
Assessment is through a one hour multiple-choice
examination
Anyone 16+ working in the
catering, hospitality or retail
industry (or those about to
start work in the industry).
Level 3 Award in Food Safety
or any related subject.
1 day
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
PROGRESSION
ROUTE
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN
FOOD SAFETY IN
CATERING OR RETAIL
9
FIRE SAFETY
This accredited qualification is aimed at anyone involved
in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This
includes managers, supervisors, team leaders, fire
wardens (marshals) and staff working in any area where
there is a potential risk of fire, or anyone involved in the
management of fire safety in any workplace.
Subjects covered include hazards and risks, controlling
fire in the workplace, the principles and practice of fire
safety management at work and the role of the nominated
fire warden.
The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (QCF) is accredited
and recognised internationally and has been developed to
protect customers, staff, brand reputation and profits.
Those gaining this qualification will know that fire safety
is the responsibility of everyone in the workplace and will
recognise the consequences of a fire in any premises.
Assessment is through a one hour multiple-choice
examination
Anyone aged 16+ interested in
learning about fire safety in
the workplace
Level 3 Award in Health and
Safety in the Workplace
Level 3/4 Fire Risk Assessment
1 day
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
PROGRESSION
ROUTE
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRE
SAFETY
10
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
This accredited qualification meets the requirements of
anyone with a customer-facing role who deals with service
users or the general public. It is also relevant to those
who would like a better understanding of the prevention
of conflict, giving them more confidence in dealing with
situations as they arise.
Subjects covered by the conflict management
qualification include legislation, clear communication, pro-
active service delivery, situation assessment and
managing unrealistic expectations. There are a number of
benefits for businesses in entering employees for this
qualification, one of which is improved customer service
levels.
Following the completion of this award the learner will
know how to:
communicate to solve problems and reduce the potential
for conflict; identify the factors that influence human
responses in conflict situations; assess and reduce risks
in conflict situations; communicate effectively and de-
escalate conflict in emotive situations; use good practice
after conflict situations.
Assessment is through a one hour multiple-choice
examination
This qualification is generic and
can be applied to a wide range
of learners and sectors.
Level 3 Award in the Delivery
of Conflict Management
Training
2 days
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
PROGRESSION
ROUTE
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
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SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN
SUPPORT WORK IN
SCHOOLS
The Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools aims to
develop the knowledge and understanding that all staff
working in a school setting will require.
The qualification covers understanding of the school
system, structure and underpinning policies/legislations,
safeguarding, communication with adults, children and
young people and how children and young people develop.
Child and young person development
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young
people
Communication and professional relationships with
children, young people and adults
Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children
and young people
Schools as Organisations
Portfolio of evidence (e-portfolio)
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in
Schools
Anyone 18+ interested or already
working in a school support staff
role, including teaching assistants,
MSAs, caretakers, administrators
and site staff. This is an ideal
qualification for those seeking a
change of career or who are just
starting out in a school environment.
You do not need any prior knowledge
or experience
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
Proficient English ability to
achieve the qualification at Level
2.
An email address, internet,
computer access and basic ICT
skills.
6 months
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH
PROGRESSION ROUTE
12
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN
SUPPORTING TEACHING
AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and
Learning in Schools aims to develop the knowledge,
understanding and skills required to support teaching and
learning effectively.
Knowledge units from the Level 2 Award are incorporated
and built upon by adding competency and performance
based learning outcomes.
Help improve own and team practice in schools
Maintain and support relationships with children and
young people
Support children and young people’s health and safety
Support children and young people’s positive behaviour
Support learning activities
Learners will also select from a variety of optional units
covering topics such as Special Educational Needs,
working with bilingual pupils, assessment for learning
Portfolio of evidence, workplace observation.
Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in
Schools
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and
Learning in Schools
Anyone 18+ working or volunteering
in a supportive role in a school or in
the classroom. This is an ideal
qualification for those seeking a
change of career or who are just
starting out in a school environment.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
A paid or voluntary placement in a
school.
The support of your work
placement and Enhanced DBS .
Proficient English ability to
achieve the qualification at Level
2.
An email address, internet,
computer access and basic ICT
skills.
10 months
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH
PROGRESSION ROUTE
13
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
LEVEL 3 AWARD IN
SUPPORTING TEACHING
AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
The Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning
in Schools aims to develop the knowledge and
understanding that all staff working in a supportive role
in a school setting will require.
The qualification covers understanding of the school
system, structure and underpinning policies/legislations,
safeguarding, communication with adults, children and
young people and how children and young people develop.
Communication and professional relationships
with children, young people and adults
Schools as Organisations
Understand child and young person development
Understand how to safeguard the well being of
children and young people
Portfolio of evidence
Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and
Learning in Schools
Anyone 18+ interested or already
working in a supportive role in a
school or in the classroom. This is
an ideal qualification for those
seeking a change of career or who
are just starting out in a school
environment. You do not need any
prior knowledge or experience.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
Proficient English ability to
achieve the qualification at L3.
An email address, internet,
computer access and basic ICT
skills.
6 months
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH PROGRESSION ROUTE
14
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
The Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching
and Learning in Schools aims to develop a detailed
knowledge, understanding and competence of how to
support children and young people. It focuses on
specialist support areas where learners can develop their
understanding of complex needs.
The Level 3 Diploma incorporates units from the Level 3
Award, building on them by adding competency and
performance based learning outcomes.
Learners are able to choose from a range of optional units
which they are able to tailor to their current role and
specialise their expertise.
Portfolio of evidence, workplace observation.
Level 3 Cover Supervision/Supervise Whole Class
Learning Activities
Level 4 Advanced Support for Teaching and Learning
Teaching/Learning Support
Assistants who have experience
working with children and young
people and are undertaking a
supportive role with significant
responsibilities.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
A placement in a school with
significant responsibility.
The support of your work
placement and Enhanced DBS .
Proficient English and maths skills
to be able to achieve the
qualification at Level 3 and
support those you work with.
An email address, internet,
computer access and ICT skills.
Be over 18.
12
months
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH
PROGRESSION ROUTE
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN
SPECIALIST SUPPORT
FOR TEACHING AND
LEARNING IN SCHOOLS
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SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
Supervise whole class learning activities is a single unit
which makes up part of the Level 3 Certificate in Cover
Supervision. This unit is most commonly 'added on' to a
Level 3 Diploma for those who supervise whole class
learning.
It is not appropriate for volunteers to supervise whole
classes, therefore this qualification is restricted to
those who are employed.
The qualification covers the theoretical aspects of
supervising whole class learning activities and is
accompanied by a full day workshop which aims to equip
learners with the skills needed to ensure learning is
taking place.
Portfolio of evidence, workplace observation.
Level 4 Advanced Support for Teaching and Learning
This single unit is intended for
those who are working or are
intending to work in a role
supervising whole classes of pupils
(e.g. cover supervision, PPA cover,
HLTA).
Employed in a school
Undertaking the role of cover
supervisor on a regular basis
Have the support of school and a
current Enhanced DBS.
Be over 18
2 months
(1 full day workshop)
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH PROGRESSION ROUTE
LEVEL 3 COVER
SUPERVISION/SUPERVISE
WHOLE CLASS LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
16
SUPPORTING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN
SCHOOLS
The Advanced Support for Teaching and Learning
course provides learners the opportunity to extend and
continue their professional development beyond Level 3
NVQ/QCF qualifications. Learners will develop their
knowledge and understanding of advanced level skills for
teaching assistants. Successful learners will be awarded a
City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Professional Recognition
(Learning and Development) and will be entitled to use the
post-nominal letters - Licentiateship of City & Guilds
Institute (LCGI) after their name.
By the end of the programme learners will:
Analyse professional practice, skills, values,
knowledge and understanding.
Understand how to plan and deliver learning activities
under the direction of a teacher, and advance learning
when working with different groups.
Understand how to develop and adapt resources to
suit learners’ needs
Understand and be able to implement effective
questioning techniques and behaviour management
strategies
Be able to research, write and reference assignments
Portfolio of evidence
Teaching Assistants and support
staff who wish to progress beyond
Level 3 and are currently working in
a role with significant responsibility
Current employment in an
advanced support role. Learners
MUST be able to demonstrate
experience of advanced level
skills and responsibilities.
Level 3 or higher qualification
Support of school and head
teacher.
Competence in using IT.
Level 3 qualification in a related
subject e.g.NVQ3, Level 3
Diploma
Level 2 English and
Mathematics.
4 months
(4 full day taught
workshops)
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH
LEVEL 4 ADVANCED
SUPPORT FOR TEACHING
AND LEARNING
17
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
The Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
is aimed at learners who are already working with adults
in a health and social care setting primarily under
supervision.
The Level 2 Diploma offers learners the opportunity to
develop knowledge and skills around nine mandatory units
which reflect key principles in care, such as the role of
the care worker, equality and inclusion, safeguarding and
health and safety. Learners are then able to choose from
a range of optional units which they are able to tailor to
their current role and specialist area e.g. dementia care,
learning disabilities or generic.
Portfolio of evidence, workplace observation.
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Anyone aged 16+ working in a health
and social care setting. This
includes those working in the NHS,
private health or social care
providers, local authorities and
voluntary organisations.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should:
Be working or volunteering with
adults in an appropriate Health
and Social Care setting.
Have a DBS enhanced
disclosure check
Have proficient English
language and literacy skills to
be able to achieve the
qualification.
Have access to a computer and
the internet.
10 months
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH
PROGRESSION ROUTE
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN
HEALTH AND SOCIAL
CARE (ADULTS)
18
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
is aimed at learners who are already working with adults
in a health and social care setting in a supervisory role. senior care assistant and support worker in residential settings,
domiciliary services, or day services
senior healthcare assistant and support worker in community and
primary care environments
senior support worker in supported living projects
community-based care assistant/support worker/key worker, including
in specialist areas, e.g. dementia, learning disabilities
The Level 3 Diploma offers learners the opportunity to
develop advanced knowledge and skills around nine
mandatory units which reflect key principles in care, such
as the role of the care worker, equality and inclusion,
safeguarding and health and safety. Learners are then
able to choose from a range of optional units which they
are able to tailor to their current role and specialist area
e.g. dementia care, learning disabilities or generic.
Portfolio of evidence, workplace observation.
Further qualifications within health and social care
This qualification is aimed at
learners aged 16+, working within
health and social care in senior
roles.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should:
Be working or volunteering with
adults in an appropriate Health
and Social Care setting.
Have a DBS enhanced
disclosure check
Have proficient English
language and literacy skills to
be able to achieve the
qualification.
Have access to a computer and
the internet.
12 months
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH PROGRESSION ROUTE
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN
HEALTH AND SOCIAL
CARE (ADULTS)
19
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Currently 700,000 people in the UK have dementia and
this figure is expected to double over the next few
decades. The Awards in Awareness of
Dementia/Certificates in Dementia Care will help to
improve health and care services supporting individuals
diagnosed with dementia.
The qualifications in awareness of dementia and dementia
care are aimed at occupational areas across all service
user groups and ages, working in statutory (including
NHS), private and voluntary agencies. This also includes
healthcare/care assistants, support/key workers, family
support workers and team leaders/first line supervisors.
Units studied include: dementia awareness; the person-
centred approach to the care and support of individuals
with dementia; understand the factors that can influence
communication and interaction with individuals who have
dementia; understand equality, diversity and inclusion in
dementia care
Portfolio of evidence
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Anyone interested or already
working to support those with
dementia. You do not need any prior
knowledge or experience to
complete this qualification.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
Proficient English language and
literacy skills to be able to
achieve the qualification at Level
2.
An email address, internet,
computer access and basic ICT
skills.
6 months
OVERVIEW
COURSE CONTENT
ASSESSMENT
WHO IS
IT FOR?
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
COURSE
LENGTH
PROGRESSION ROUTE
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN
AWARENESS OF
DEMENTIA
20
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S
WORKFORCE
The Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young
People's Workforce guides and assesses development of
knowledge and skills relating to the children & young
people’s workforce and will provide progression to the
Early Learning and Childcare, Social Care and Learning
Development and Support Services workforces. This
qualification confirms competence under supervision in
these areas covering the age range 0-19.
Unit topics include:
Child and young person development
Understand partnership working in services for
children and young people
Personal development
Equality and inclusion
Safeguarding the welfare of children and young
people
Support relationships with children and young people
Support children and young people’s positive behaviour
Portfolio of evidence, workplace observation.
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years
Educator)
Anyone aged 16+ who has an
interest in working with children
and young people and are looking to
work in such roles as: Early Years
Worker/Assistant, Care
Worker/Assistant, Assistant Youth
Support and Community Worker.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
A paid or voluntary placement in a
school.
The support of your work
placement and Enhanced DBS .
Proficient English ability to
achieve the qualification at L2.
An email address, internet,
computer access and basic ICT
skills.
10 months
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PROGRESSION ROUTE
LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
FOR THE CHILDREN AND
YOUNG PEOPLE’S
WORKFORCE
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S
WORKFORCE
The Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young
People's Workforce is to guide and assess development
of knowledge and skills relating to Social Care and the
Learning Development and Support Services workforces.
This qualification confirms competence in these areas
where appropriate and serves as the required
qualification (for all new practitioners) for registration
and regulatory requirements in the sector.
There are 2 pathways to this qualification:
Social Care
Learning Development and Support Services
Units studied include: understand child and young person
development; understand how to safeguard the wellbeing
of children and young people; support children and young
people's health and safety; develop positive relationship
with children; young people and others involved in their
care; working together for the benefit of children and
young people; understand how to support positive
outcomes for children and young people.
•
Portfolio of evidence, workplace observation.
Level 5 Leadership qualifications in a relevant area
This qualification meets the needs
of candidates who work or want to
work in health or social care
settings or with children or young
people in a wide range of settings,
for example in the roles of: Care
Worker, EWO, Learning Mentor,
Careers Adviser, Youth and
Community Worker, Speech and
Language Therapist
Learners should:
Be working or volunteering in an
appropriate setting. Learners
without prior experience in the
sector must achieve a total of
400 hours in their work
placement throughout the
duration of the course.
Have a DBS enhanced
disclosure check
Have proficient English ability
to be able to achieve the
qualification.
Have access to a computer and
the internet.
12 months
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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR
THE CHILDREN AND
YOUNG PEOPLE’S
WORKFORCE
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S
WORKFORCE
This qualification meets the needs of learners who work
or want to work with children in a wide range of settings,
for example in the roles of:
Early Years Educator
Child-minder
Nursery Nurse
Learners will develop an in-depth understanding of early
years education and care, including: supporting and
promoting children's early education and development;
plan and provide effective care; teaching and learning
that enables children to progress and prepares them for
school; assessment; develop effective and informed
practice; safeguard and promote the health, safety and
welfare of children; work in partnership with the key
person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other
professionals.
• Externally set, internally marked assignments
• Portfolio of evidence
Level 5 Leadership qualifications in a relevant area or
higher education study.
Anyone aged 16+ interested or
already working in an Early Years
setting.
Learners should:
Be working or volunteering in an
appropriate setting and with
appropriate responsibilities
throughout the duration of the
course.
Have a DBS enhanced
disclosure check
Have proficient English
language and literacy skills to
be able to achieve the
qualification.
Have access to a computer and
the internet
12 months
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LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR
THE EARLY YEARS
PRACTITIONER (EARLY
YEARS EDUCATOR)
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training provides
an introduction to teaching for individuals who would like
to work or currently work within FE Colleges,
Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities.
Learners are required to gather knowledge about the role
and responsibilities of a teacher. During the course they
will be encouraged to develop skills which will enable them
to plan, deliver and evaluate basic teaching and learning
sessions.
Units cover: understanding roles, responsibilities and
relationships in education and training; facilitate learning
and development in groups; understanding the principles
and practices of assessment
Practical tasks set in taught time (micro teach)
Portfolio of evidence
Level 4 Award in Education and Training
Anyone aged 19+ interested or
already working in a teaching or
training role. The qualification does
not require any prior experience or
current practice and is therefore
suitable for those new to the role,
assessors looking to take on
teaching responsibilities, or those
looking for a change of career
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners are required to
undertake initial assessment in
English, Maths and ICT:
Have access to a computer and
the internet.
4 months
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LEVEL 3 AWARD IN
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
prepares trainee teachers to teach in a wide range of
contexts. The qualification will meet the needs of a range
of teachers and trainee teachers who would like to gain a
qualification which focuses on practical teaching.
Learners are required to gather knowledge about the role
and responsibilities of a teacher. During the course they
will be encouraged to develop skills which will enable them
to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching and learning
sessions.
Units cover: understanding roles, responsibilities and
relationships in education and training; planning to meet
the needs of learners in education and training; delivering
education and training; assessing learners in education
and training; using resources for education and training
practices of assessment.
3 mandatory observations of teaching
Portfolio of evidence
Further teacher training leading to Qualified Teacher
Status (QTS)
Anyone aged 19+ who has some
experience of practical teaching.
Individuals do not need to be
teaching at the time of undertaking
the qualification but do need to
meet the practice requirements (30
hours).
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners are required to
undertake initial assessment in
English, Maths and ICT:
Have access to 30 hours practical
teaching time.
Have access to a computer and
the internet.
6 months
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LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational
Achievement is for people working in, or looking to enter
roles in assessment, and replaces the Assessor (A1)
qualifications. It provides people who carry out
assessment and roles in their organisation the
opportunity to develop and improve their practice as well
as achieving a professional qualification for the role.
Learners will understand the principles of assessment and
have the knowledge to develop and improve systems at
their centre.
Units studied include: understanding the principles and
practices of assessment; assess occupational competence
in the work environment; assess vocational skills,
knowledge and understanding
Portfolio of evidence
Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance
This qualification is available to
anyone 19+ working in: accredited
learning; non accredited learning
(where people may assess
performance but do not assess for a
qualification); the NQF and the
QCF.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
Proficient English language and
literacy skills to be able to
achieve the qualification.
An email address, internet,
computer access and basic ICT
skills.
Learners MUST have access to at
least 2 candidates which they will
be required to assess. In some
instances, this may be available
through the centre.
4 months
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LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN
ASSESSING VOCATIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
The awards are offered in industrial, business and
professional fields. Successful learners will be awarded a
City & Guilds Award in Professional Recognition at the
appropriate level and will be entitled to use the relevant
post-nominal letters after their name. They will also be
invited to attend the City & Guilds graduation ceremony
where they will be entitled to wear the official hood,
gown and cap.
The Professional Recognition Awards are a vocational
route to higher level professional recognition. This can be
studied at Level 4, 5, 6 and 7.
At each level, learners are required to meet 6 standards:
Commitment to Professional Standards
Communication and Information Management
Leadership
Professional Development
Working with Others
Managing Customer Relationships
Portfolio of evidence
The professional recognition awards
are aimed at learners in any
vocational area who wish to
formalise their role through a
qualification. They are particularly
useful for those working in the
Forces or Services who wish to
translate their achievements.
There are no formal entry
requirements for this qualification.
However, learners should have:
Proficient English language and
literacy skills to be able to
achieve the qualification.
An email address, internet,
computer access and basic ICT
skills.
4 months
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LEVEL 4 -7 AWARD IN
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AWARDS
Level 4
Licentiateship
Level 5
Affiliateship
Level 6
Graduateship
Level 7
Membership
Transpersonal
Arts
Counsellor
Transpersonal
Arts
Counsellor
Transpersonal
Arts
Counsellor
Transpersonal
Arts
Counsellor
Leadership
and
Management
Leadership
and
Management
Leadership
and
Management
Leadership
and
Management
Personal and
professional
skills
Personal and
professional
skills
Personal and
professional
skills
Personal and
professional
skills
Learning and
development
Learning and
development
Engineering
management
Engineering
management
Engineering Engineering Engineering
Business
studies
Business
studies
Construction
engineering
Information
technology
Security risk
and
management
consultants
Civil
engineering
Counter
terrorism
security
management
The route you choose depends
on your role and we will guide
you as needed to select the
most appropriate route.
The work you produce is not
dependant on the route you
choose.
The core of this qualification is
a reflective account. This is
where you reflect on your own
work and accomplishments and
demonstrate how you have met
the standards for your chosen
level. Your reflective account is
then supported by other
evidence, such as work
products or statements from
those you work with.
ROUTES WHICH ROUTE
SHOULD I
CHOOSE
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NEED TO DO?
LEVEL 4 -7 AWARD IN
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
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