Level
3 Award in Supporting Teaching &
Learning (CACHE)
Ofqual
Qual No: 603/2495/8
Student
Profile
The
course is available to learners 16+ who wish to work within a school or college,
particularly in the role of a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or
Learning Support Assistant. It is a knowledge based qualification
which can be studied prior to taking up a placement or permanent position.
It
is ideally suited to students seeking a qualification prior to taking up a
learning support position.
Aims & Objectives
The
course aims to enable learners to understand the roles and responsibilities of
those involved in supporting teaching and learning in schools and colleges, and
provides an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge
required to do this effectively and in a self-directed way. It prepares
learners to support the teacher and the delivery of curriculum within a school
or college, as well as developing skills to help children and young people to
develop self-esteem, independence and skills for learning. It seeks to further
develop professional and technical skills and knowledge, and an understanding
of the importance of positive relationships within education. This is a knowledge
based qualification assessed through tutor marked assignments and does not
require a school placement.
The
qualification provides a progression route to the level 3 certificate and four
unit credits towards that qualification.
Structure
The
course has four units and students must complete each unit.
Study
Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at
work or at home. No placement in school or college is required. Students receive course manual, assignments
and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies
over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment
Course Endorsement
CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching & Learning
This course provides successful students with a
qualification from NCFE-CACHE, regulated by Ofqual. Cache is an Awarding
Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations
Regulation (Ofqual) in England and by the Welsh Government. This is a knowledge
based qualification suitable for support roles in schools and colleges,
including site staff, administrators etc as well as those who work directly
with children and young people.
This qualification seeks
to develop the knowledge and understanding that all those working in a school/college
setting will need and covers areas such as safeguarding, communication and
understanding the learning context.
Assessment
Each course unit requires the completion of a tutor marked assignment
which consists of a series of knowledge based tasks requiring essay style
answers
Course Duration
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 90 hours of study to complete.
Price and Payment Methods
Please refer to
current price list
Pack/Course Contents
Your study pack is dispatched in full at the time
of enrolment and provides all you need to complete your studies:
Studyguide
Comprehensive study notes for each element of the
course
Self-assessment activities
Assignments
Tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
Certification
The course is designed for study by
distance learning at work or at home.
Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor
support by mail and email. You can start
at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time
of enrolment.
Course Structure
The course consists of four
units:
Qual reference number: 603/2495/8 CACHE LEVEL 3 AWARD IN SUPPORTING
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Unit 1: Schools and colleges as
organisations
Understand the structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education
Understand
how schools and colleges are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities
Understand
teamwork in schools and colleges
Understand
educational ethos, mission, aims and values
CACHE REF: STL3C1
Ofqual REf: T/616/5878
Unit 2: Support health and safety in a learning environment
Understand how to plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety
Understand how to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a learning environment or during off-site visits
Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves
Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in the learning environment and during off-site visits
Understand own role in assisting in the administration of medication
CACHE REF: STL3C2
Ofqual REf: A/616/5879
Unit 3: Understand how to safeguard
children and young people
Understand
legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children
and young people
Understand
how to work in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children
and young people
Understand
the need to ensure children and young people’s safety and protection in
the learning environment
Understand
how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has
been abused or harmed
Understand
how to work with children and young people to support their well-being
CACHE REF: STL3C3
Ofqual REf: M/616/5880
Unit 4: Understand how children and young people develop
Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years
Understand the factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice
Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern
