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Advance Practitioner in Schools NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate

Social Science Access to Higher Education Advanced (Level 3).

Overview

Advance Practitioner in Schools NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate

This Level 4 qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college workforce. The qualification is aimed at learners who are employed in suitable roles within schools or colleges. Learner knowledge and understanding that comes from working in schools or colleges is a requirement for this CPD qualification.

Learners will develop and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities. It is suitable for those working in the school or college environment, who have completed a Level 3 qualification and would like to progress their learning further without undertaking a more managerial qualification or full degree.

Course information

Need to know

Entry Requirements

Essential: Learners must be over 18 years of age and be employed in a Level 3/suitable 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.

Desirable:  Maths and English at a level 2 or above

What qualification will I gain?

NCFE Cache Level 4 Certificate for Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges.

How will I be assessed?

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include:

  • direct observation by a Tutor / Teacher / Assessor within the workplace
  • written assignments and professional discussion in line with the Assessment of Learning provided for each unit

Course content

What will I study?

This qualification will embrace 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.

To achieve this qualification learners are required to successfully complete all 5 units.

Enabling individuals to learn

  • Understand how to support children and young people to improve their mental health and well-being.
  • Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college.
  • Working with families and other professionals in a school or college setting
  • Implementing change in school or college setting

Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner 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.

Next steps

Course progression:

Level 5 or this qualification may be used alongside other qualifications to progress onto 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.

ANY QUESTIONS?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or  contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

 

Available Courses
Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts:
Type: HE
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Flex
Time(s):
Fees: £724.00 Fee notes: The fee indicated is for each year of the course.
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Any questions?

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Additional formats

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