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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification prepares learners for further learning and training while developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school setting including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs, or where English is an additional language.
What are the entry requirements?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
This is a knowledge-only qualification. Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To achieve the Award the learner must complete 3 mandatory units.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete the Award in 3 months.
What qualifications can you progress to?
Learners can progress onto the Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges or the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools & Colleges
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification is an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part-time support staff may fulfil including: administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers, as well as roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.
Who is it suitable for?
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, who are thinking of working in a school or college setting.
What are the entry requirements?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.
How is this qualification structured?
To achieve the Award the learner must complete 6 mandatory units.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
The Award can usually be completed in 6 months.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
This is a knowledge-only qualification. Learners do not need to be working or undertaking practical placements to take this qualification.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
The Award shares mandatory units with the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, providing a direct progression route.
