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The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification.  The award is appropriate for teachers, tutors and trainers who may be working within an FE college, Adult and Community Learning Center or Learning Provider and for those delivering work based learning such as within voluntary, community, private and public organisations.

All new or unqualified teachers who work with adult learners will need to achieve this qualification, in order to work towards Associate or Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills status (ATLS/QTLS).

Aims:

To understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to teaching

To understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches within the candidate's specialist area

To plan, deliver and evaluate micro-teaching sessions or assessed practice in a real work environment

To understand the use of assessment methods and record keeping

Recommended guided learning hours; 48 to 61

Prior Knowledge, Attainment and/or Experience

Candidates must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Can read and communicate clearly and accurately enough to meet the requirements of their training
• Have at least a Level 2 or equivalent in English and mathermatics
• Be ICT literate 

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Advanced is the internationally recognised qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. ECDL has been designed to recognise individuals’ practical skills in using information technology in carrying out straightforward tasks in a range of contexts. This is a follow on course from ‘Level 2 ECDL Extra’, which further develops individuals’ knowledge, understanding and application of ICT for use at home and at work

To equip learners with the basic ICT skills required in everyday life, education and workplace.

To equip learners with the intermediate ICT skills required in everyday life, education and workplace.

Study Skills, Academic Writing and Research units are part of the Access to HE Business Studies course. All three of these units aim to develop the academic writing and research skills of learners in preparation for further study and working life. 

The Access to HE 'Diploma in Business with Technology' is a Full Level 3 qualification, recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and *accepted by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as one of the routes into University for adult learners who do not have the mainstream qualifications required to enter HE. Programmes are designed to prepare learners for successful study on a wide variety of degree programmes, in this case Business Studies with Technology.

Level 6 Business Management course  aims to help students to develop a basic understanding of management in the context of general business. The qualification will give learners  a theoretical understanding of management concepts and an overview of general business. It will equip learners to find employment in general business or to continue professional or academic studies in a related area.

Level 2 Multi-Trade

The CITB/SKILLS Diploma Level 3 course is for those who have been successful in achieving their Level 2 qualification in Bricklaying and wish to undertake a supervisory role in this area. The learner will also hold Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

If you are aged 19 or over then a 19+ Loan will support through this course.

The CITB/SKILLS Diploma Level 3 course is for those who have been successful in achieving their Level 2 qualification in Painting and Decorating and wish to undertake a supervisory role in this area. The learner will also hold Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths and English.

If you are aged 19 or over then a 19+ Loan will support through this course.

The City & Guilds Diploma level 2 course is for those who have already been successful in achieving a Level 1 qualification in Plumbing, or who are able to demonstrate considerable experience of Plumbing skills prior to joining the course and ideally be working at or hold functional skills level 1 in Maths and English. Achievement of this course will enable learner to move towards employment in the Plumbing trade and to QCF training.

The CITB/CSKILLS Diploma level 2 course is for those who have already been successful in achieving a Level 1 qualification in Painting & Decorating, or who are able to demonstrate considerable experience of Painting & Decorating skills prior to joining the course and ideally be working at or hold functional skills level 1 in Maths and English. Achievement of this course will enable learner to move towards employment in the Painting & Decorating trade and to QCF training.

The CITB/CSKILLS level 1 course is for those who have little or no prior knowledge of Plastering, but think that they might wish to pursue a career and are looking at getting onto the first stage of working in construction and achieving that goal. No formal entry requirements are required.

The CITB/CSKILLS level 1 course is for those who have little or no prior knowledge of Carpentry & Joinery, but think that they might wish to pursue a career and are looking at getting onto the first stage of working in construction and achieving that goal. No formal entry requirements are required.

The CITB/CSKILLS Diploma level 2 course is for those who have already been successful in achieving a Level 1 qualification in Bricklaying, or who are able to demonstrate considerable experience of bricklaying skills prior to joining the course and ideally be working at or hold functional skills level 1 in Maths and English. Achievement of this course will enable learner to move towards employment in the bricklaying trade and to QCF training.

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To equip learners with the basic practical skills required in everyday life, education and workplace.

To equip learners with the basic practical skills required in everyday life, education and workplace.

To equip learners with the basic Maths skills required in everyday life, education and workplace.

To equip learners with the intermediate Maths skills required in everyday life, education and workplace.

To equip learners with the basic practical skills required in everyday life, education and workplace.

The English GCSE programme is a 30 week course aiming to support learners to develop essential skills and knowledge required by may employers and Higher Education institutions.

The course is aimed at those who have previously achieved a grade D or below at GCSE or those who have a keen interest in the subject and who want to progress further in education and employment.  Learners will cover English Language and English Literature on this programme, focusing on reading and responding to texts, and writing to inform, explain, describe, argue and persuade.  A wide range of texts will be approached throughout the course, enabling learners to develop reading, writing and spoken language skills.

CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) 501/1264/8

CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (QCF) Technical Certificate

CACHE Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings (QCF)

Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 319-665 

Credit Value: 79

 This qualification is Knowledge and Competency based assessment

This qualification is portfolio based with (Internal Quality Assessment)

This is a work-based qualification that combines competence and technical knowledge to give learners the practical competences, technical skills and sector-related knowledge they need to be able to carry out a job effectively. 

Whilst there are no formal criteria, people who successfully complete apprenticeships and continue to work in the sector most often exhibit empathy, care and interest in others and want to work in the health or social care sector.

This apprenticeship in youth work is a nationally recognised training programme that offers a route of entry into the Youth Work sector in England. It is appropriate for those looking to work in the private, public or voluntary and community sector. 

This apprenticeship requires the successful completion of a number of components, including a nationally recognised qualification, which is independently assessed and certificated. 

Successful completers will have the knowledge and skills that are applicable to their role, including the underlying skills to be able to operate as an effective employee in the Youth Work sector. 

Entry requirements:

There are no formal entry requirements or pre-determined entry routes for both apprenticeships.

Learners need to be working a minimum of 30 hours a week in a youth work environment. 

Guided Learning Hours: 432 hours (including Functional Skills and ERR)

Credit Value: 44

Level 3 Diploma in Management (QCF) 601/3396/X

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 286-371

Credit Value 55

This qualification and units are graded Pass/Fail

 Assessment:

This qualification is portfolio based with (Internal Assessment)

 Combined (Competence and Knowledge) qualification, this is a work-based qualification that combines competence and technical knowledge to give learners the practical competences, technical skills and sector-related knowledge they need to be able to carry out a job effectively.

 Entry requirements:

 No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before learners are registered.  However, it is likely that learners at this level will have some prior experience in a supervisory or team leader role.

Diploma in Adult care Level 2

A full time, one year vocational development course, aimed at individuals who want to work with children from birth to five years of age, whilst providing additional knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years of age.

This course will prepare individuals to progress towards a Diploma in Childcare and Education at Level 3 "a recognised Practitioner, Early Years Educator".

The course is an ideal route for anyone interested in a career in Childcare, you must be 16 or above and meet the strict eligibility criteria to access funding, unless you are self funding.

You must have achieved a Childcare/Early Years nationally recognised qualification at Level 2, and have access to "Real Working Environment" throughout the duration of the course.

You will be required to hold or apply for an enhanced DBS clearance.

The course length is taken over 40 weeks where you will cover 540 classroom hours as well as the working environment hours.

Students are required to achieve an attendance record of 85% or above over the duration of the course.

The course can be delivered at several of our delivery sites - ask for details.

There is a non refundable Administration fee of £10.00

Level 3 diploma includes: Body massage, Pre-blended aroma, Stones massage, Facial electrotherapy, Body electrotherapy: during the course, you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the bones, muscles, skin and systems of the body to enable you to provide the above treatments to clients.