Supporting & Teaching in Schools NVQ Level 3

Subject : Teaching Assistant | Course Code SuppTeachNVQL3 | Print Version

Course Overview

Gain a nationally recognised qualification for the work that you do. You will cover the underpinning knowledge required and provide evidence of your competence from your work-based activities.

Start Date Duration Venue
Flexible throughout the year Flexible Workplace

Who The Course is for

Adults already working in schools assisting teaching staff or teaching assistants who wish to update their knowledge and skills.

Course Content

This NVQ is suitable for all staff who work with teachers in classrooms supporting the learning process in primary, special and secondary schools. NVQ Level 3: 6 Mandatory Units plus choosing 4 optional units. Workshop sessions and flexi-learning material will be designed to deliver the underpinning knowledge required for the national occupational standards of care. Candidates complete a selection of core and optional units designed to reflect their industrial workplace experience.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be employed in a suitable role, be able to meet the standards of the qualification and be capable of achieving Functional Skills at the required level.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Learning & Assessment Methods

Assessment is mainly carried out in the workplace by trained assessors to suit the employee/er needs.

Qualifications Gained

NVQ Level 3 Supporting & Teaching in Schools.

Progression Opportunities

To progress to higher level qualifications.

Career Opportunities

To progress further in the teaching industry.

Course Costs

Fully funded if candidates DO NOT hold a level 2, part government funding may be available for additional qualifications - £450 if part-funded.

Further Information
Please contact:

Business Solutions
Ormskirk Campus
Hants Lane
Ormskirk
L39 1PX

01695 52409
Businesssolutions@westlancs.ac.uk

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.