Overview
Support Work in Schools and Colleges NCFE CACHE Level 2 AwardThe Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges has been designed as an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It is aimed at learners working in roles that support pupils’ learning in primary, secondary or special schools, and colleges in a variety of roles including administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles, volunteers, and roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment. The qualification is also aimed at a those who are thinking of working in a school or college setting, to provide an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people in school or college.
The award covers a wide range of areas including children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships.
Workbased Learning allows learners the benefits of gaining a recognised qualification whilst working or volunteering. 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.
To book
For more information or to enrol onto this course, please contact our Business Development team by clicking here.
Course information
Need to know
Entry requirements
Essential:
Learners must be 16 years and over.
Although learners do not have to be volunteering or working in an educational school setting, it is beneficial to support your knowledge and understanding.
What qualification will I gain?
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges.
How will I be assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods including written assignments, presentations, and professional discussions.
Knowledge based outcomes are assessed using a variety of assessment tasks including assignment, online learning and activities. All assessment methods will be co-ordinated to suit the individual needs of the learner
Course content
You will study:
Within this qualification, Learners will complete 6 mandatory units, gaining 12 credits, the units within the qualification are:
- SWSC1 Understand schools and colleges as organisations
- SWSC2 Understand children and young people’s development
- SWSC3 Understand communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- SWSC4 Understand children and young people’s health and safety
- SWSC5 Safeguarding children and young people
- SWSC6 Understand Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
These mandatory units are shared with the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, providing a direct progression route.
Next steps
Course progression:
The award shares mandatory units with the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, providing a direct progression route, allowing Learners to progress onto the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning with a placement.
Career progression:
Upon achievement of this qualification learners may be able to find a placement in an education setting to complete further study or seek support roles within a school.
Additional information
It is highly recommended that you purchase the qualification text book.
| Available Courses | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Learning Generic BCG |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.