Course description
This qualification is an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part-time support staff may fulfil including administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers, as well as roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.?The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, who are thinking of working in a school or college setting.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This is a knowledge only qualification. Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
Training Course Content
This course contains six mandatory knowledge-based units which are understanding schools and colleges as organisations, understanding children and young people’s development, understanding communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults, understanding children and young people’s health and safety, safeguarding children and young people, and finally understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in working with children and young people.
Course delivery details
Duration of the course is a minimum of 12 months, with a maximum of 18 months.
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Continuing Studies
Progression opportunities can be discussed with your designated assessor upon application to the course.
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Wiltshire College & University Centre is the main provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire and is fast on its way to becoming outstanding having achieved a good Ofsted grade in November 2022. Based across four main campuses, Wiltshire...