Qualification Level: 3
Awarding Body: CACHE
Regulated Qualification (QRN) Number: Award: 603/2495/8
Placement Required: A placement is not required for the award
Recognised Qualification: Yes. RQF
Entry Requirements: L2 Literacy and Numeracy preferred
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Pre-requisites: None.
Resources included: Full tutor support, online learning materials and student support forum
You may want to think about getting your English and Maths qualifications to if you do not have a Grade C in English and Maths. We can offer Functional Skills as part of your course, if you wish to upskill in these areas.
Awarding Body: CACHE
Regulated Qualification (QRN) Number: Award: 603/2495/8
Placement Required: A placement is not required for the award
Recognised Qualification: Yes. RQF
Entry Requirements: L2 Literacy and Numeracy preferred
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Pre-requisites: None.
Resources included: Full tutor support, online learning materials and student support forum
You may want to think about getting your English and Maths qualifications to if you do not have a Grade C in English and Maths. We can offer Functional Skills as part of your course, if you wish to upskill in these areas.
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 and safeguarding their welfare.
This is a knowledge only qualification and you are not required to attend a placement (although you may find it beneficial!)
Block 1: Schools and Colleges as Organisations and Personal Development– within this block you will learn about the structure of education; how schools and colleges are organised; ethos, mission, aims and values; policy frameworks; and the wider context in which schools and colleges operate. Understand How Children and Young People Develop – within this block you will learn about child development with children and young people from birth to 19 years develop, including underpinning theoretical perspectives. It also includes actions taken when differences in development are identified. We will look at Biological factors, external factors and theories of development.
Block 2: Support health and safety in a learning environment and Understand How to Safeguard Children and Young People – within this part of the block you will learn about how to support children and young people’s health and safety in a learning environment. You will also explore the importance of safeguarding. How this is relevant to children and young people and the legislations around your Home Nation.
Block 2: Support health and safety in a learning environment and Understand How to Safeguard Children and Young People – within this part of the block you will learn about how to support children and young people’s health and safety in a learning environment. You will also explore the importance of safeguarding. How this is relevant to children and young people and the legislations around your Home Nation.
This qualification provides the underpinning knowledge to work in a variety of job roles that support children and young people’s learning in schools or colleges. Roles this qualification will provide the underpinning knowledge for include:
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Special Needs Assistant.
You can also progress to the CACHE Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Special Needs Assistant.
You can also progress to the CACHE Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
