Accredited QCF Courses

 For an explanation of the QCF please follow this link: QCF 

Need some help on choosing a QCF course?   Please click on the question mark for advice 

Are you interested in working in an Early Years environment or in a Classroom?  

If it’s Early Years then please visit our associate website by clicking on the EY College logo below.

 ‘Children and Young People’s Workforce’ qualifications
  NVQ Level 4 ‘Children’s Care Learning & Development’ (CCLD)

 

 If Education Support is your interest then take a look at your options .

• You can choose your own course start date without the need to wait for term dates
• The fees quoted below are based upon them being paid in full in a single payment.
• Should you wish to spread the cost over 12 monthly payments via Standing Order
  please follow the link: Monthly Payment Options   

 

Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (QCF)

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum in Schools (QCF)

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF

 Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF)

Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools (QCF)  

Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF) 

The above qualifications have been redeveloped for the QCF from the existing NVQ and Certificate qualifications that have now been withdrawn*
*(NVQ level 4 CCLD is retained until December 2011).

 Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (QCF)

An introduction to the information and knowledge needed to work in a school environment.   

•  This new course is *Available Now* 
• Suitable if you are not yet employed in a school
  Full and part-time staff in administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers
• If you would like to begin working directly with children and young people.

Placement   

• Not required
• However if you have time to spend in school this will provide you with valuable classroom experience.
• To gain a placement please contact the head teacher of your locals schools requesting time in the classroom to support your studies.(further advice can be obtained by contacting the TA College)

 Course content  click on icon for key facts about this course

• You will need to achieve 12 credits
• 9 credits from mandatory units and 3 credits from an optional unit
• Credits and learning can be transferred from this qualification to further Level 2 Certificates.

 Entry Requirements  

• You will need to be at least 16 years of age.

 Course Fees
UK: £639.00
EU Countries: £722.40 + VAT
International: £905.60  

Course Fee Includes:  

• Registration and Certification with CACHE/City & Guilds
  Course and Placement Handbook/ Copy of the main course textbook
  Personalised learning area within the e-learning website
  Full range of learning resources
  Easy access to your own personal tutor
  Please note: An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is not a requirement when undertaking the Award because you do not need a placement in school.
   However should you wish to apply for one we will be pleased to assist you for an additional cost of £69.00

Assessment   

•  
• This course does not require observation
• You will be assessed through written assignments and course work 
• There are no examinations

 

   Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)

This course enables you to develop the knowledge and skills needed when supporting teaching and learning in the school environment.  

• This new course is *Available Now* 
• Suitable for learners already working in roles that support pupils’ learning
   including teaching assistants, learning support assistants and special needs assistants

 Placement  

• You will be assessed in your workplace during your course by a college tutor and/or a teacher in school. (see FAQs for details of school based assessor responsibilities)
• You will be observed working with the pupils and carrying out your role within the classroom

Course content  click on icon for key facts about this course

• You will need to achieve 30 credits 
• 24 credits from the mandatory units and 3 credits from optional units
• in Group A and 3 credits from optional units in Group B
• Credits and learning can be transferred from one qualification to further Level 2 Certificates 

 Entry Requirements  

• You will need to be at least 16 years of age. 
• You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment  
• The amount of time required in placement is 5 hours per week for the duration of your course. 

Course Fee:
For details of Assessment choices please click on this link
UK: £1443.00
EU Countries: £1283.25 + VAT (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
EU Countries: £1852.50 +VAT + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)
International: £1683.25  (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
International: £2587.00 + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)
  

Course Fee Includes  

• Registration and Certification with CACHE/City & Guilds
• Course and Placement Handbook
• Copy of the main course textbook
• Personalised learning area within the e-learning website
• Full range of learning resources
• Easy access to your own personal tutor, who will support you through your course

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum in Schools (QCF)

This course will develop the knowledge and skills needed when working in the school environment especially for those working outside the classroom   

•  This new course is *Available Now* 
• Suitable if you are working outside the classroom to support extracurricular   activities, roles may include midday assistants, supervisors, site managers, administrators and volunteers

 Placement  

• You will be assessed in your workplace during your course by a college tutor and/or a teacher in school. (see FAQs for details of school based assessor responsibilities)
• You will be observed working with the pupils and carrying out your role within the classroom

Course content  click on icon for key facts about this course

• You will need to achieve 20 credits
• 14 credits from the mandatory units and 3 credits from optional units
  in Group A and 3 credits from optional units in Group B
• Credits and learning can be transferred from one qualification to another 

 Entry Requirements  

• You will need to be at least 16 years of age. 
• You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment  
• The amount of time required in placement is 5 hours per week for the duration of your course.

Course Fee:
For details of Assessment choices please click on this link
UK: £1443.00
EU Countries: £1283.25 + VAT (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
EU Countries: £1852.50 +VAT + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)
International: £1683.25  (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
International: £2587.00 + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)

 Course Fee Includes  

• Registration and Certification with CACHE/City & Guilds
• Course and Placement Handbook
• Copy of the main course textbook
• Personalised learning area within the e-learning website
• Full range of learning resources
• Easy access to your own personal tutor, who will support you through your course
• An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check (if required

Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF)

This course will provide you with an understanding of the knowledge needed if you want to work directly with children or young people in school environments.   

• This new course is *Available Now* 
• Suitable if you are not yet employed in a school
  Full and part-time staff in administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers
• If you would like to begin working directly with children and young people.

Placement   

• Not required
• However if you have time to spend in school this will provide you with valuable classroom experience.
• To gain a placement please contact the head teacher of your locals schools requesting time in the classroom to support your studies.(further advice can be obtained by contacting the TA College)

 Course content  click on icon for key facts about this course

• You will need to achieve 12 credits
  9 credits from mandatory units and 3 credits from an optional unit
• Credits and learning can be transferred from this qualification to another 

Entry Requirements  

• You will need to be at least 16 years of age.

 Course Fees
UK: £639.00
EU Countries: £722.40 + VAT
International: £905.60  

 Course Fee Includes:  

• Registration and Certification with CACHE/City & Guilds
  Course and Placement Handbook/ Copy of the main course textbook
  Personalised learning area within the e-learning website
  Full range of learning resources
  Easy access to your own personal tutor
  Please note:
• An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is not a requirement when undertaking the Award because you do not need a placement in school.
   However should you wish to apply for one we will be pleased to assist you for an additional cost of £69.00

  Assessment   

• This course does not require observation
• You will be assessed through written assignments and course work
• There are no examinations

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF) 

This course will provide you with an understanding of the knowledge needed if you want to work directly with children or young people in school environments and will build on the Award to show competence in both knowledge and skills.   

• This new course is *Available Now* 
• Suitable for teaching assistants, learning support assistants, or those in a similar level 3 role

 Placement  

• You will be assessed in your workplace during your course by a college tutor and/or a teacher in school. (see FAQs for details of school based assessor responsibilities)
• You will be observed working with the pupils and carrying out your role within the classroom

Course content  click on icon for key facts about this course

• You will need to achieve 32 credits from the mandatory units
• Credits achieved on the Award can be counted towards this certificate
• The Credits achieved on this certificate can also be transferred to another qualification  providing direct progression routes

 Entry Requirements  

• You will need to be at least 16 years of age. 
• You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment  
• The amount of time required in placement is 5 hours per week for the duration of your course. 

Course Fees:
For details of Assessment choices please click on this link
UK: £1608.00
EU Countries: £1383.25 + VAT (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
EU Countries: £1977.50 +VAT + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)
International: £1783.25  (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
International: £2727.50 + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)

• Registration and Certification with CACHE/City & Guilds
• Course and Placement Handbook
• Copy of the main course textbook
• Personalised learning area within the e-learning website
• Full range of learning resources
• Easy access to your own personal tutor, who will support you through your course
• An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check (if required)

   Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools (QCF)  

Developed to meet the needs of those who supervise pupils carrying out pre-prepared exercises when teaching staff are on short-term absence  

• This new course is *Available Now* 
• Suitable if you are working or volunteering as a cover supervisor in a school environment.

Placement  

• You will be assessed in your workplace during your course by a college tutor and/or a teacher in school. (see FAQs for details of school based assessor responsibilities)
• You will be observed working with the pupils and carrying out your role within the classroom

Course content  click on icon for key facts about this course

• You will need to achieve 30 credits from the mandatory units
• Credits achieved on the Award can be counted towards this certificate
• The Credits achieved on this certificate can also be transferred to another qualification  providing direct progression routes 

Entry Requirements  

• You will need to be at least 18 years of age. 
• You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment  
• The amount of time required in placement is 5 hours per week for the duration of your course.

Course Fees:
For details of Assessment choices please click on this link
UK: £1608.00
EU Countries: £1383.25 + VAT (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
EU Countries: £1977.50 +VAT + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)
orInternational: £1783.25 (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
International: £2727.50 + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)
  

Course Fee Includes  

• Registration and Certification with CACHE/City & Guilds
• Course and Placement Handbook
• Copy of the main course textbook
• Personalised learning area within the e-learning website
• Full range of learning resources
• Easy access to your own personal tutor, who will support you through your course
• An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check (if required)

   Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF)

Provides you with a secure understanding of the knowledge and skills needed when working directly with children or young people in school environments.   

• This new course is *Available Now* 
• Suitable for teaching assistants, learning support assistants, parent support advisors, learning mentors or those in a similar role at level 3.

Placement  

• You will be assessed in your workplace during your course by a college tutor and/or a teacher in school. (see FAQs for details of school based assessor responsibilities)
• You will be observed working with the pupils and carrying out your role within the classroom

Course content  click on icon for key facts about this course

• You will need to achieve 44 credits (40 of these achieved at level 3 or above)
• 32 credits from the mandatory units
• 12 credits from the optional units
• Credits achieved on the Award can be counted towards this certificate
• The Credits achieved on this certificate can also be transferred to another qualification  providing direct progression routes 

Entry Requirements  

• You will need to be at least 16 years of age. 
• You will need to be working or volunteering in a school environment  
• The amount of time required in placement is 7-10 hours per week for the duration of your course. 

Course Fees: 
For details of Assessment choices please click on this link
UK: £1788.00 
EU Countries: £1593.25 + VAT (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
EU Countries: £2127.50 +VAT + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor)
International: £1993.25 (Price is based upon you being observed by a school based assessor who must be a qualified teacher)
international: £2877.50 + cost of an economy return flight (Price is based upon you being observed by a visiting TA College assessor) 

Vocational qualifications have changed 

They have become more responsive to the demands of employers and you the learner, an essential tool in this reform of vocational qualifications is the QCF

   What is the QCF? (Qualification and Credit Framework)

• The QCF is a new way of creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They are also recognised in Scotland
• It is replacing the existing National Qualifications Framework
• All qualifications have been reviewed and redeveloped for the QCF with the existing qualifications withdrawn in December 2010.
• If you have recently gained NVQ’s or are studying currently you will not have to repeat learning as your qualifications will still stand and remain recognised by schools for years to come
• Until the end of December 2010 you will have a choice whether to do the existing qualifications or undertake these new QCF ones
• The QCF framework awards credit for qualifications and units, providing greater flexibility and allowing learning and qualifications to be achieved in smaller steps to build up qualifications bit by bit through the accumulation of credit.
• It will give a wider range of learners the opportunity to get the qualifications they need, in a way that suits them
• QCF qualifications are designed with the help of employers so you can be assured that your gaining skills that employers are looking for 
• The QCF also enables your work-based training to be nationally recognised.

Why has it been developed?

• At present, it can be difficult to understand all the different types of qualification that learners hold, what level they are, how long they take to complete, what content they cover, and how they compare to other qualifications.
•  The QCF has been designed to offer more freedom and flexibility for you the learner by allowing you to build up credits at your own pace, and combine them in a way which will help you get where you want to be
•  The QCF will allow employers to measure quickly the level and size of achievements of any potential employees
• The qualification titles within the QCF are designed to give a very clear indication of the level, content and volume of learning
• Staff can also undergo training options and pathways which are tailored to the specific business needs.

How will it work?

• With the QCF, each qualification will have a unique title which will clearly show every unit and qualification in the framework and will have
• A credit value: One credit represents 10 hours, showing how much time it takes to complete 
• Levels - between Entry level and level 8, showing how difficult it is
• The credit value – will determine the size of the qualification and how long it will take

There are 3 sizes of qualifications in the QCF

• Awards: (1 to 12 credits) is the smallest type of qualification on the QCF, taking between 10 and 120 hours to complete
• Certificates: (13 to 36 credits) it takes between 130 and 360 hours to complete
• Diplomas: (37 credits or more) so takes at least 370 hours to complete.

Credit transfer and recording achievement

• Credit will be transferable between Awarding Bodies, which offers greater flexibility and means that you doe not have to ‘repeat’ any of your previous training
• To keep track you will be given access to a centralised online Learner Record (LR)
• This will log all of your QCF unit and qualification achievement from mid 2010
• You will also be assigned with a unique learner number (ULN) which helps to enable transfer of credit across awarding bodies
• The way that credits and units make up a full qualification is determined by the rules of combination which are decided by Awarding Bodies working in close partnership with Sector Skills Councils and other related organisations. 

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