Overview
Advance Practitioner in Schools NCFE CACHE Level 4 CertificateThe Level 4 qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college workforce. This qualification embraces the wealth of experience, proven knowledge and skills of the learner in a teaching and learning environment. It will challenge the learner in both daily practice and theoretical understanding.
Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities.
Upon achievement of this qualification, learners will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner The Advanced Practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce.
Workbased Learning allows students the benefits of gaining a recognised qualification whilst working. All students will have access to an e-portfolio with supporting resources and online lessons as well as the benefit of a one to one allocated assessor on hand to support your learning journey.
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Entry Requirements
Essential:
You must be at least 18 years old
Learners must be employed in a Level 3 role in a learning environment (school or college), as they need to show competence in both skills and knowledge in order to achieve this qualification.
Previous Level 3 study is a clear advantage but wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding of working in schools or colleges is a requirement for this CPD qualification.
What qualification will I gain?
NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools & Colleges.
How will I be assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods including written assignments, observation visits, and professional discussions.
Knowledge based outcomes can be assessed using a variety of assessment tasks including assignment, research tasks, online learning and activities.
Performance and skills-based outcomes must be achieved with reference to a real work environment and will include assessor visits to carry out observations in the workplace.
All assessment methods will be co-ordinated to suit the individual needs of the learner.
Course content
What will I study?
The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to work as an Advanced Practitioner in a school or college and support professional development
This qualification aims to:
- focus on the study of the Advanced Practitioner in schools and colleges
- offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
- provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills.
Within this qualification, you will complete 5 mandatory units:
- APSC4C1 Enabling individuals to learn
- APSC4C2 Understand how to support children and young people to improve their mental health and wellbeing
- APSC4C3 Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college
- APSC4C4 Working with families and other professionals in a school or college setting
- APSC4C5 Implementing changing in a school or college setting (incorporating a small-scale research project)
This qualification has been designed for those employed in a school or college setting. The learning outcomes and assessment requirements intend to increase knowledge and understanding through guided learning and personal research. The application of this knowledge will be seen through evidence produced for assessment as appropriate.
The delivery of this qualification will be a mix of blended learning of self-study, online teaching, support and networking sessions as well as research and completing a project in your setting. You will be supported throughout the qualification by an allocated assessor and have the opportunity to attend networking events.
Next steps
Course progressions:
The qualification will also prepare learners for further study in higher education.
Career progression:
Learners may progress within the workforce in the following job roles and responsibilities:
- Higher Level Practitioner/Teaching Assistant
- internal progression at a higher level, including those with management responsibilities
- leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities
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Additional Learning Support
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Financial Support
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Accessibility
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