Introductory Award in Education & Training · Introductory Award in Education & Training CAMPUS...

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THE DETAILSThis course will cover the Introduction to Teaching and Learning and the initial part of the DET (Diploma in Education and Training) qualification. It is suitable for individuals who deliver training in the workplace or as part of a voluntary role. Previous students have worked as trainers in large organisations or sports clubs and found the principles and ideas delivered useful in developing their understanding of their professional roles.

Core module:> Introduction to Teaching and

Learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are no entry requirements although you will need a good understanding of written and verbal English. This will be assessed at your interview.

FUTURE PROSPECTSAfter completing this initial qualification, you have the option to progress onto the Diploma in Education & Training (DET). You must have access to teaching hours to progress onto the Diploma.

TEACHER TRAININGUNIVERSITY LEVEL & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> On successful completion of the

Diploma/ProfGCE, you can apply for Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

> You do not need teaching hours to do this award

> As part of the award you will complete a microteach which you will reflect on in order to develop your practice.

CAREER OPPORTUNITYA secondary education teaching professional in the Maidstone and Medway area can expect to earn on average £22.11 per hour.*

*All of the ‘fact’ sections were sourced from Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI)/www.economicmodeling.com in February 2019.

Introductory Award in Education & Training

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH THREE MONTHSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

www.midkent.ac.uk/Teacher-Training


THE DETAILSThis course is aimed at those employed or volunteering in a school that have limited experience of supporting teaching and learning within a classroom environment. The course will help you to gain the underpinning knowledge of the organisational procedures followed within a school, strategies to support students in the classroom and to differentiate your approach. The course includes modules to develop your professionalism, understanding the policies and procedures which a school must operate under, and assess how the role of a teaching assistant supports this.

Core modules:> Child and Young Person

Development> Safeguarding the Welfare of

Children and Young People> Communication and Professional

Relationships> Equality, Diversity and Inclusion> Improve Own and Team Practice> Maintain and Support

Relationships> Health and Safety> Support Positive Behaviour> Support Learning Activities> Schools as Organisations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAll applicants will be interviewed by a course tutor and must have recent classroom experience. You will need a school placement and a letter of support from the school.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful students will be able to progress onto the Diploma in Supporting Teaching Learning in Schools and/or Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies. Previously students have used the course to progress from a voluntary position to paid employment in the sector.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> You must have a placement in a

school before the course begins. This must be classroom based for at least six hours a week on an employed or voluntary basis

> You are required to obtain a DBS (CRB) check

> Students will need to be directly observed by their tutor/assessor within their work placement.

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in SchoolsCAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH ONE YEARAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CITY & GUILDS






THE DETAILSThe Level 2 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching is designed to give you the skills and confidence to make a difference in a range of young people’s lives. You will study the policies, procedures and legislation surrounding the delivery of the support in a primary school environment. You will analyse and develop the skills necessary to become a successful teaching assistant, with different strategies to support students being one of the key parts of the course. You will learn about the professional behaviours needed to become a successful teaching assistant.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS> Preferably GCSEs at grade C/

grade 4 and above (or equivalent) in English and maths

> Have passed a numeracy and literacy test

> You will need to be able to complete the apprenticeship within your contracted working hours.

FUTURE PROSPECTSProgression routes from the level 2 include the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> Apprentices will need the support

of their school and an appropriate mentor

> Assessment includes workplace observations and visits, and a range of written and assessed practical tasks.



Level 2 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH TWO YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CITY & GUILDS




THE DETAILSThe Level 3 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching is a higher-level qualification designed to give you the skills and confidence to meet the needs of a wide range of students in the school setting. You will be taught different approaches to ensure that you meet the needs of the students in your care.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS> GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 and

above (or equivalent) in English and maths

> Have passed a numeracy and literacy test

> You will need to be able to complete the apprenticeship within your contracted working hours.

FUTURE PROSPECTSProgression routes from the level 3 include a Foundation Degree in Childhood studies which could lead onto a teaching qualification.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> Apprentices will need the support

of their school and an appropriate mentor

> Assessment includes on work placement visits and a range of written and assessed practical tasks.



Level 3 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH TWO YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CITY & GUILDS




THE DETAILSThe Diploma is for teaching assistants or volunteers (with a minimum of six months’ experience) who may or may not be employed within the setting. It will provide you with a secure understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to support their development and practice.

The course will look at how to differentiate support strategies according to the needs of the student and how to best adapt your practice to ensure that the needs of individual students are met.

Core modules:> Communication and Professional

Relationships> Schools as Organisations> Support Learning Activities> Promote Positive Behaviour> Develop Professional

Relationships> Promote Equality, Diversity and

Inclusion> Support Assessment for Learning> Engage in Personal Development> Support Health and Safety> Understand Development> Understand Safeguarding.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS> You need to be employed or

volunteering for a minimum of six hours per week in a school as a teaching assistant

> You will need to have six months’ work experience

> You will also need to have GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English and maths or be working towards Level 2 Functional Skills.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful students will be able to progress onto the Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> In the Diploma you will study

additional modules to the value of 12 credits from a range of optional modules.

Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching & Learning in SchoolsCAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH ONE YEARAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CITY & GUILDS






THE DETAILSThis course will cover the Introduction to Learning and Teaching, and the initial part of the DET (Diploma in Education and Training) qualification. It is suitable for individuals who deliver training in the workplace or as part of a voluntary role. Previous students have worked as trainers in large organisations or sports clubs and found the principles and ideas delivered useful in developing their understanding of their professional roles.

Core module:> Introduction to Teaching and

Learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are no entry requirements although you will need a good understanding of written and verbal English. This will be assessed at your interview.

FUTURE PROSPECTSAfter completing this initial qualification, you have the option to progress onto the Diploma in Education and Training (DET). You must have access to teaching hours to progress onto the Diploma.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> If you progress to the Diploma/

ProfGCE, you can apply for Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

> You do not need teaching hours to do this award

> As part of the award you will complete a microteach which you will reflect on in order to develop your practice.



Introductory Award in Education & Training

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH FOUR MONTHSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY




THE DETAILSThe level 4 Certificate is a teaching qualification in which you will gain a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer, planning for inclusive learning, methods in delivering and assessing in education and training, and the use of resources in education and training.

You should be qualified/experienced in the subject you wish to teach to at least level 3, with good levels of language, literacy and numeracy. You should be IT literate and you must have access to 30 hours of teaching. This qualification is also suitable for those delivering education and training in any learning environment.

Core modules:> Introduction to Teaching and

Learning> Enhancing Teaching and

Learning.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need to have:> A level 3 in your subject

specialism> 30 hours of teaching practice.

FUTURE PROSPECTSProgress onto the level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> A wide range of teaching

methods are used to meet you learning requirements, including lectures, group activities, workshops, tutorials and sessions in assignment writing

> You will be continuously assessed throughout the course by a combination of assignments and observation of teaching or training. Assessment is subject to external verification.



Certificate in Educationand Training

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH SEVEN MONTHSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY




THE DETAILSThe full Diploma comprises of six modules (three at level 4, and three at level 5 or level 6 for those choosing the ProfGCE route).The Diploma is the expected qualification for those teaching in the post compulsory education sector (16+). This does not qualify you to be a primary or secondary school teacher. If this is the route for you then you would need to apply for a full-time course in Primary-Secondary Education at CCCU.

Core modules:> Introduction to Teaching and

Learning> Enhancing Teaching and

Learning> The Learner and Learner Progress> Reflecting on Practice> Innovating on Practice> Developing Practice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS> You will need to be able to access

50 solo teaching hours for groups of four or more students per year

> You will also require a level 3 qualification in your area of specialism and a qualification in English and maths.

MidKent College will not arrange the teaching hours/placement for you.

FUTURE PROSPECTSSuccessful completion of the course will enable you to progress onto the BA (Hons) degree in Education and Professional Training.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> Applicants who already hold a

first degree have the opportunity to study at level 6 in the second year to obtain a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and Training

> On successful completion of the Diploma/ProfGCE you can apply for Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Education and Training Foundation (ETF)

> There is also an option to study a Specialist Pathway in maths, English, English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) or Teaching Disabled Learners. For this pathway modules 1 and 5 would be in a bespoke group and taught externally.

Diploma in Education & Training (DET)

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH TWO YEARSAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY






THE DETAILSThis Award is suitable for those teachers and trainers who carry out assessments on their students and need a formal recognised qualification in assessment. The Award is in two parts with the first being a taught Theory Unit which you will have to complete before you can move onto the Practical Unit. The Theory Unit is assessed though a series of written questions after each session. For the Practical Unit you must have access to at least two students who are studying a qualification in which you are suitably qualified and experienced in to assess.

MidKent College will not be able to find the students for you to assess. You are responsible for sourcing your own candidates.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must have access to two students that you can assess and a qualified IQA who can confirm your competency of assessment in the Practical Unit. You must have relevant subject qualification and/or experience in the subject that you are assessing.

FUTURE PROSPECTSOnce the TAQA Award has been completed, there is the opportunity to do the Internal Quality Assurance Award (IQA).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION> This course must be completed

within one year or an additional cost may be incurred

> Applicants are required to complete the Theory Unit before progressing onto either the vocational Practical Unit and/or the work-based Practical Unit.



Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (Theory Unit)

CAMPUS MAIDSTONETYPE OF COURSE PART-TIMECOURSE LENGTH ONE YEARAPPLICATION METHOD MIDKENT COLLEGE WEBSITEVALIDATED BY CITY & GUILDS




THE DETAILSThis Award is suitable for those teachers and trainers who carry out assessments on their students and need a formal recognised qualification in assessment. Having completed the Theory Unit you will move onto the Practical Unit.

For the Practical Unit you must have access to at least two students who are studying a qualification in which you are suitably qualified and experienced in to assess. This includes qualifications which are assignment based rather than relating to practical tasks and can include qualifications such as GCSEs, HNCs and up to degree level dependent on what you assess. You will need to use at least four different assessment methods to prove your competence.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou will need to have access to two students that you can assess and a qualified IQA who can confirm your competency of assessment in the Practical Unit. You must have a relevant subject qualification and/or experience in the subject that you are assessing.FUTURE PROSPECTSOnce the TAQA Award has been completed, there is an opportunity to do the Internal Quality Assurance Award (IQA).



> Applicants are required to complete the Theory Unit before progressing onto the Vocational Practical Unit.



Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (Vocational Practical Unit)





THE DETAILSHaving completed the Theory Unit you will then assess the ability of your students in the workplace. You must have access to at least two students who are studying a qualification in which you are suitably qualified and experienced in to assess. This will be in the workplace where you will assess the students’ competencies completing practical skills or tasks. You will need to use at least four different assessment methods to prove your competence.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must have access to two students that you can assess and a qualified IQA who can confirm your competency of assessment in the Practical Unit. You must have a relevant subject qualification and/or experience in the subject that you are assessing.

FUTURE PROSPECTSOnce the TAQA Award has been completed there is an opportunity to progress to the Internal Quality Assurance Award (IQA).



> Applicants are required to complete the Theory Unit and Practical Unit before progressing onto the Work-Based Practical Unit.



Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (Work-Based Practical Unit)





THE DETAILSThis Award is suitable for qualified assessors who also undertake the IQA role to achieve a formal recognised qualification in quality assurance. The Award is in two parts with the first being a taught Theory Unit which you will have to complete before you can move onto the Practical Unit. You must have access to two assessors that you can assess and a qualified IQA who can confirm the competency of your quality assurance decisions in the Practical Unit which will be observed by our assessor as part of the completion of the qualification. MidKent College will not find the assessors for you.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must have a relevant subject qualification and/or experience in the subject that you are internally quality assuring.

FUTURE PROSPECTSYou could work in all occupational areas where technical and professional qualifications exist including care, construction, engineering and catering. You could progress to lead a team of assessors or become a training manager.



> Applicants are required to complete the Theory Unit before progressing onto the Practical Unit.



Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice (Practical Unit)





THE DETAILSThis Award is suitable for qualified assessors who also undertake the IQA role to achieve a formal recognised qualification in quality assurance. The Theory Unit is assessed through a series of written questions after each of the sessions. This will involve a deeper understanding of the IQA and EQA process and highlights the importance of ensuring that you are making the correct decisions when guiding and feeding back to students.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYou must have access to two assessors that you can assess and a qualified IQA who can confirm the competency of your quality assurance decisions in the Practical Unit which will be observed by our assessor as part of the completion of the qualification. You must have a relevant subject qualification and/or experience in the subject that you are internally quality assuring.

FUTURE PROSPECTSYou could work in all occupational areas where technical and professional qualifications exist including care, construction, engineering and catering. You could progress to lead a team of assessors or become a training manager.



> Applications are required to complete the Theory Unit before progressing onto the Practical Unit.



Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice (Theory Unit)




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