Level 4 Courses

NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges. 603/2474/0

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Overview

This qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college workforce. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience, proven knowledge and skills of the learner in a teaching and learning environment. Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities. Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner.

What's Included?

Course Details

What will I study on the course?

You will need to complete 5 mandatory units to achieve this qualification

• Enabling individuals to learn
• Understand how to support children and young people to improve their mental health and well-being
• Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college setting
• Working with families and other professionals in a school or college setting
• Implementing change in school or college settings.

Work Placement

You will need to be working as a level 3 practitioner/ school role throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be at least 18 years old and employed in a suitable role within a school or college. Previous Level 3 study is a clear advantage but wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding working in schools or colleges is a requirement for this CPD qualification.
You must have at least Level 1 or an equivalent qualification in English, adult literacy or communications and Maths, adult numeracy or application of number. You must have a good standard of spoken and written English.
You need to have proof of an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

How will I be assessed?

There are no written exams for this course. Instead you will build a portfolio which will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods.

How will I study?

You will have regular workshops and contact with your assessor via our E portfolio platform. You will also have to undertake independent learning and a small research task for one unit.
There is no set start date – you can enrol throughout the year and complete the course at your own pace to meet your individual needs. It should take approximately six months to complete.

Progression.

Learners may progress within the workforce in the following job roles and responsibilities:

• Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo)
• Higher Level Practitioner/Teaching Assistant
• internal progression at a higher level, including those with management responsibilities
• leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities.

How much does the course cost?

The course costs £1082.95. We have a flexible payment plan available so you can pay in instalments.

How do I apply?

We welcome applications from mature students. Please click here to apply or download an application form here, once we have received your application form, we will contact you to attend an interview either in person or via Zoom

Want to know more?

Call Lisa on 077930 55880 or contact us today to get all the information you need about this programme and how to apply.

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