The course is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, learners who are thinking of working in a school setting, about to start wor or volunteer in a school.
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school or college setting, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs, or where English is an additional language,
Aims & Objectives
The objective of this course is to prepare learners for further learning and training, whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting, how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child, and young person development.
The purposes of the course are to:
•Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
•Prepare for further learning or training
The qualification provides a progression route to the level 2 and 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning practical skills based qualifications.
Structure
The course has three 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 Accreditation
CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
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 45 hours of study to compete.
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 three mandatory units:
Unit No:
Title And content
Ofqual Ref
PWS1
Understand Schools as Organisations
Understand the different types of schools
Understand policies and procedures in
schools
Understand different areas of
learning in schools
A/616/5431
PWS2
Understand how to keep children and
young people healthy, safe and well
Understand the main stages of
development from birth to 19 years of age
Understand how to keep individuals safe in
the learning environment
Understand how to protect children
and young people
Understand healthy eating
Understand equality, diversity and
inclusion
F/616/5432
PWS3
Understand how to communicate with
children, young people and adults
Understand how communicate effectively with
children, young people and adults
Understand how to communicate with
a team
Understand how to encourage
individuals in a learning environment
