C&G Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
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Course Code | LA03164 |
Location | Distance Learning |
Duration | Part Time, This is a flexible, open and distance work based qualification which generally takes approximately 16 months to complete. |
Department | Teaching, Assessing & Education |
Start Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
End Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
Course Overview
The Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools is suitable for Classroom Assistants who work in a classroom environment and either hold a Level 2 or have significant experience.
To achieve the Diploma, learners must complete a minimum of 44 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 require the learner to demonstrate their competence practically. There are 11 mandatory units from which 32 credits will be gained and a range of optional units from which a minimum of 12 credits will be gained.
To achieve the Diploma, learners must complete a minimum of 44 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 require the learner to demonstrate their competence practically. There are 11 mandatory units from which 32 credits will be gained and a range of optional units from which a minimum of 12 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 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 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.
This qualification could lead to improved career prospects, depending on your chosen career pathway.
For costs please contact our Employer Engagement team 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk
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