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Helping curriculum planners with their Study Programmes, Traineeships, Foundation Learning, Employability and Apprenticeship plans.

Planning to deliver Study Programmes?

Plan with NCFE

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Meeting your learners needs is key and with this guide we aim to help you

plan your curriculum looking at a number of areas relating to 16-19 learners.

This guide is best used in association with our Directory of Products and

Services, which you can order online for free at www.ncfe.org.uk. Our

Directory provides qualification information for our entire portfolio of

qualifications and services as well as including information about our

partners who provide a number of resources to support the delivery

of NCFE qualifications. This information can also be found online

using our Product Finder – another handy tool for curriculum planners.

Areas covered in this guide include qualifications to support:-

Supporting youwith your

TraineeshipsApprenticeshipsAnd much more!

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What’sFrom September 2013 the `Raising the Participation Age` (RPA) will

come into effect for learners aged 16 to 19. And with this the introduction

of Study Programmes representing a radical change to the way

education and training is provided for these young people.

The aim of Study Programmes is “to maximise the potential of young

people to progress onto higher education and/or skilled employment

by ensuring that vocational routes to higher education and

employment are seen as high quality and a genuine alternative

to academic routes”

This will mean that all 16 to 19-year-olds will be offered high quality

Study Programmes aimed at giving them the best opportunity to move

into further education or employment.

This participation will be counted as learners engaging in one of the following:

Study Programme

540 learning hours

an academic programme or substantial vocational

Foundation Level

able to study an academic programme or a

The Study Programme

More guidance and the Audit Requirements for Study Programmes will be published by the Department for Education

soon.

The Core Programme

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The Education Funding Agency has outlined that the

core programme of study must be made up of one substantial vocational qualification, which should

be at least half of the programmes Guided Learning

Hour (GLH), so 270 GLH and above.

The good news is NCFE offers a selection of qualifications

that fit the bill!

and Tourism

Check these out online at www.ncfe.org.uk

To support the delivery of these qualifications we offer a range of

Qualification Support Packs which are useful support tools if you’re

new to delivering our qualifications or if you’re delivering the relevant

qualification for the first time.

You can find our Qualification Support Packs using our Product Finder online at www.ncfe.org.uk

We’re also developing more substantial qualifications for 2013. For further information and to find out more email: [email protected]

If you have any ideas or suggestions for new qualifications we can develop email: [email protected]

How NCFE can help

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Core Programme

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The Study Programme encourages centres to offer qualifications which add

value to the learner’s experience and ultimately make them more employable.

Vocational additionally qualifications which add value for learners have a

key part to play in the Study Programme. We believe that additionalities

provide opportunities to offer added value and essential employability

skills, offering ‘breadth and depth’ of learning as well as giving providers

a way of differentiating their offer in a competitive market place.

Value added vocational additionalities is a strength of NCFE’s portfolio.

For example our Level 3 Sport Award can be used with the Level 3

BTEC in Sport or Sport and Active Leisure, giving learners specific sports

coaching skills which they will take with them to a prospective employer.

Our Level 2 Award for Resort Representatives can be used with

a range of core Travel & Tourism qualifications – this expands the

horizons of learners, possibly introducing an alternative vocational

pathway to them, whilst equipping them with a range of skills which

a potential holiday representative needs.

Our new Computer Games Development Award might fit with IT

or Creative Media student’s core programmes again highlighting to

them potential career paths and, importantly, providing them with

skills in programming and developing computer games.

This additionality is engaging and motivating for learners and has the

potential to differentiate them from the competition in the jobs market.

These NCFE qualifications could also be taking one step further……..

Would Creative Craft qualifications be useful for your childcare learners

who may be asked to engage young people in craft activities as part of

an initial care worker role? Would an award in Customer Service provide

value adding skills for learners studying hair and beauty – potentially

applying for jobs working directly with a business’s paying customers?

Why not ask our Business Development team for further information, call 0191 239 8000 they’d be happy to help!

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be run alongside core programmes to add that additional

Leisure Travel & Tourism

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD FOR RESORT REPRESENTATIVES

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN IMPROVING PERSONAL EXERCISE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN THE PRINCIPLES OF COACHING SPORT

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN UNDERSTANDING STEWARDING AT SPECTATOR EVENTS

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN INTRODUCTION TO THE PASSENGER SHIPPING INDUSTRY

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BUSINESS SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE KNOWLEDGE

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN RETAIL KNOWLEDGE

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN PERFORMANCE SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD FOR PERSONAL LICENCE HOLDERS

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN INTRODUCTION TO CABIN CREW

NCFE LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS

NCFE LEVEL 2 EXTENDED AWARD IN THE PRINCIPLES OF CUSTOMER SERVICE IN HOSPITALITY,

LEISURE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM

60

90

63

40

60

33-86

115

93-113

120

18

153

130

18

37

GLH*

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE CRAFT

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN EXPLORING ENTERPRISE SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN DEMONSTRATING ENTERPRISE SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN DEVELOPING ENTERPRISE SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN DEVELOPING ENTERPRISE SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN RADIO PRODUCTION

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD FOR RESORT REPRESENTATIVES

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN INTRODUCTION TO THE PASSENGER SHIPPING INDUSTRY

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT

100

10

50

130

40

90

60

60

120

GLH*

Health & Social Care and Childcare

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN AWARENESS OF END OF LIFE CARE

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE CRAFT

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN MENTORING


AWARENESS OF PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS

AND CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE), EARLY YEARS AND CHILDCARE

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN STROKE AWARENESS

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN STRESS AWARENESS

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN HELPING SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN IMPROVING PERSONAL EXERCISE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN HANDLING MEDICINES SAFELY

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN THE PRINCIPLES OF DEMENTIA CARE

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN PROVISION OF ACTIVITIES IN A CARE SETTING

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS

28

100

60

33-86

24

28

130

24

65

18

100

45

98

90

120

123

70

120

120

GLH*

* GLH = Guided Learning Hours

GLH*

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN GRAPHIC DESIGN


NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN PODCASTING

NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA

NCFE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN MANAGING A MUSIC BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

NCFE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN MANAGING A MUSIC BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD IN HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD IN MOBILE DEVICE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

120

33-86

20

120

130

50

18

90

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Foundation

LearningFoundation Learning aims to improve the skills of learners working below level 2,

aged 14 and over, through developing high-quality credit-based qualifications

at Entry Level and Level 1 in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

NCFE Foundation Learning qualifications aim is to raise and support

engagement, participation, achievement and progression through Entry

Level and Level 1, which can then lead to higher vocational qualifications

or employment.

The framework of Foundation Learning allows you to create personalised programmes which meet the particular needs, interests and aspirations

of the individual learner. These programmes provide positive opportunities

for progression towards an intended long term destination – to Diplomas,

GCSEs, Apprenticeships or, in some cases to supported employment and/

or independent living.

NCFE Foundation Learning qualifications can offer:

We also have a range of vocational options, particularly at Entry Level 3 and

Level 1 which provide introductions to sector specific vocational learning

and provide foundation for progression on to Level 2 programmes.

Entry Level 3 AwardHealth and Fitness

– great introductory programme to learners considering sport as their

vocational area for further study.

Level 1 AwardPreparing to Work in Adult Social Care

– Sector Skills Council (SSC) approved qualification for access to

Adult Social Care (ASC) and used by some centres as a part of a

pre apprenticeship programme.

Level 1 AwardIntroduction to the Travel & Tourism industry

– provides introductory knowledge and skills to the Leisure

Travel & Tourism sector.

Level 1 CertificateCleaning and Support Services – which supports progression onto the intermediate apprenticeship

in cleaning and support services.

Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Awards in Occupational Studies – learners can develop a more ‘hands on’ approach to their learning.

NCFE offers a wide range of Foundation Learning qualifications and we’d be happy to send you further information on these, simply email [email protected] and we’ll pop a copy of our Foundation courses in the post for you!

NCFE

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To support the Employability Skills element of the Study Programme NCFE has

developed a range of key qualifications that will prepare learners for the labour

market. These qualifications provide learners with the essential numeracy,

literacy, ICT, vocational and personal skills required by employers.

Not only do these particular qualifications meet the needs of employers

and learners, they can be delivered as part of Entry to Employment, Skills

for Life and Employer-Responsive packages. We’ve looked across all of our

sectors to provide a wide variety of relevant qualifications that will fit

different circumstances, give learners choice and support them through

each step of their work-ready development.

Qualifications can be delivered in a range of settings, for example

online, in the workplace, via distance learning, in a classroom or

college environment.

Traineeships - We have over 130 qualifications to mix

and match from to help create your perfect package!

We think these qualifications lend themselves to work placement and

experience. They can be used to prepare learners for work placement

maybe using Job Search Skills and Presenting yourself units as well as

providing structure for learning and skills development whilst on work

placement (maybe using Health, Safety and Security in the workplace and

‘working in a team’ units). Demonstrating these skill developments will be

a much needed addition to a learner’s vocational skills.

Employability SkillsWork Placement and

GLH*

NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 2 AWARD CERTIFICATE IN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 3 AWARD CERTIFICATE IN EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Accreditation No: Multiple

Various

Various

Various

Various

NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 2 AWARD DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE

Accreditation No: 500/8400/8

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NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 1 AWARD CV WRITING


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NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 3 AWARD CERTIFICATE IN GETTING ON AT WORK


Various

NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 2 AWARD WORK SKILLS


80

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD JOB SEARCH AND INTERVIEW SKILLS




Various

Various

Various

NCFE LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE JOB SEARCH AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS




Various

Various

Various

NCFE ENTRY LEVEL 3 ENTERPRISE SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 1 AWARD CERTIFICATE ENTERPRISE SKILLS

NCFE LEVEL 2 AWARD CERTIFICATE ENTERPRISE SKILLS


80

80

80

* GLH = Guided Learning Hours

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The Study Programme requires that learners working towards achieving

their Level 2 in English and maths. Here’s how NCFE can support you:

academic year

assessment and diagnostic tools along with their

learning

resources

and paper based

NCFE Functional Skills

ComingSoon

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Common Inspection

FrameworkChoosing accredited provision helps to ensure the quality of teaching and

learning and helps to improve the outcomes of your learners as well as

enhancing the overall learner experience. Accreditation also ensures that

outcomes are evidenced properly, which will support both Education Funding

Agency requirements and the Common Inspection Framework – not to

mention the learner and their future progression…

Related to this – the Education Funding Agency has outlined that Tutorial

activity will be funded under the Study Programme. Whilst this does not

have to be accredited, we believe that by accrediting some of your delivery

in this area, you will be strengthening your position when it comes to

demonstrating outcomes for the Education Funding Agency, the Common

Inspection Framework and for the learner’s overall progression.

Tutorial

The Study Programme allows for the funding of Tutorial activity to support

the progression and development of the learners. NCFE has the right mix

of qualifications to promote quality provision within tutorials, support

Common Inspection Framework Objectives and provide learner’s with

demonstrable achievements through the accreditation of a qualification.

The qualifications listed below are portfolio-based, can be contextualised

towards any sector and even better, they’re eligible for funding.

Enterprise Skills - Sustainable Development - Equality and Diversity

- Learning to Learn - Occupational Studies – Employability Skills

Podcasting - Radio Production - Music Technology - Creative

Craft - Sexual Health Awareness - Substance Misuse - Mental

Health Awareness - Alcohol Awareness - Principles of Coaching

Sport - Health and Fitness - Exercise Studies - Sport and Leisure -

Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry.

This list is just a taster and we’ve many more qualifications that might interest you - we’re always adding new qualifications to our portfolio. Why not check our website www.ncfe.org.uk for regular updates.

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We’ve gotit covered

At NCFE we’re dedicated to making your life easier. Our aim is to work with

you so you can support your learners to help them boost their skills, confidence

and ultimately find sustained employment, all through the delivery of high

quality training.

Traineeships will consist of a period of work experience and qualifications

in English and maths, along with job preparation such as CV writing

tips and how to prepare for an interview. This means that learners

can concentrate on developing the knowledge, understanding and

skills needed to enable them to progress onto Study Programmes,

Apprenticeships or into work.

As part of a Traineeship package offering tangible learning outcomes is

something which is high on the agenda. NCFE can offer a comprehensive

range of qualifications which you can mix and match to help create

the perfect package of learning that suits both you and your learners.

Learners will therefore have the opportunity to achieve relevant

certificates at the end of their programme of learning demonstrating

their success and enhancing their employability prospects.

To see our comprehensive mix and match package of qualifications

visit our website www.ncfe.org.uk.

We also have a large range of qualifications which help learners make the

leap from education into the workplace such as our Employability Skills,

Personal and Social Development, Job Search and Interview Skills, Job

Search and Employability Skills, Enterprise Skills, Occupational Studies and

much more!.

Maths and English – Coming Soon!

NCFE is developing a suite of over 100 different qualifications at levels

1 and 2. This includes single unit Awards to provide the short, bite-sized

chunks of learning designed to help the learner “fill the gaps” in their

skills, knowledge and understanding, and in addition and as an option for

progression, multi-unit Awards and Certificates are themed (for example

Level 1 Award in maths (Using Measurement, Shape and Space) and

incorporate relevant units plus synoptic assessment.

NCFE’s suite of maths and English qualifications will be ready for delivery

September 2013 and we’ll keep you up-to-date with all developments.

For further information about our Traineeships package visit our website,

alternatively you can contact your Business Development team on

0191 239 8000, who’d be happy to help!

We’d also be interested in your feedback regarding Traineeships and the

current changes to curriculum, you can email us at [email protected]

to let us know your thoughts.

NCFE Traineeships

With almost one million young people out of work, it’s clear to see that urgent steps need to be taken to support this ‘lost generation’ and set them on the road to a brighter future.

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At NCFE we’re passionate about developing Apprenticeship qualifications. We’re

also committed to providing you with an excellent level of on-going support

and service to help you deliver your Apprenticeship programme.

Building Blocks to Apprenticeships

NCFE offers a range of qualifications which can be delivered to support

learners, build their confidence and better prepare them for their chosen

Apprenticeship study route.

Working with you, we can help to develop your own progression to

Apprenticeship package. This will allow you to support your learners in the

best way possible. Some qualifications which might be useful include:

NCFE Apprenticeships – Working to help you deliver

Solutions – We continue to deliver success for our customers and

their learners with our range of full Intermediate and Advanced

Apprenticeships.

Support – We provide you with highly trained External Moderators and

support materials, including our new Apprenticeship Resources to help

with your delivery.

Service – We pride ourselves on providing you with exceptional

service. Whether it’s our one day turnaround on certification,

answering the phone in 2 rings, a dedicated Centre Support Assistant

or the option for online certification, our service will help you save

time and money.

NCFE offers Apprenticeships in:

Contact a member of the NCFE team now on: 0191 239 8000*

or email [email protected] to receive a FREE copy of our

Apprenticeship Directory and to see how we can help you with your

Apprenticeship delivery today! Or check out our website: ncfe.org.uk

Their success, is your successis our success

NCFE Apprenticeships

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the NCFE way!We’re different because:

customer service.

may have.

Competitive and clear pricing structure

hidden costs.

Clear and easy to read qualification information

learners.

Knowledgeable and supportive External Moderators

attend sector training and standardisation events

each academic year.

visit you at least once a year to sample your

in your way.

Whether you’re one of our many long standing customers or a new centre

wishing to work with us, our approach to customer service is designed to

make us easy to do business with, flexible and responsive.

Customer Service

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NCFE QualificationsNot a problem. We’ll confirm your approval as a new centre within 5

working days of receiving your application (provided you already have

approval to offer qualifications from an awarding organisation recognised

by the qualification regulators).

Becoming Approved to Run

For existing NCFE centres we’ll confirm approval for any additional

qualifications or awards you want to deliver within 5 working days

of receiving your completed notification form.

The application forms are available on our website www.ncfe.org.uk in

the ‘Documents’ section.

We can email or post you a copy too – just get in touch with us and we’ll

arrange this.

You can email your approval forms to [email protected] - you’ll

get an immediate response, letting you know the timescale for the work

being processed.

Bulk Approvals for Qualifications

Where qualifications are part of a suite, we can approve you for the full

suite without you having to tell us each time. As soon as you apply for

approval for one of the qualifications, we’ll automatically approve you for

the rest of that suite. We’ll bulk approve you for qualifications where they:

If you’re unsure which qualifications are classed as suites please contact

us on 0191 239 8000.

The NCFE Portal

The NCFE Portal is a secure area of the NCFE website, which allows

centres to register candidates, enter candidates for external assessment

and view candidate information 24 hours a day. It’s designed to make

tracking your centre’s approvals and candidates’ progress much more

simple. For more information, please visit our website www.ncfe.org.uk

For further information you can request our bundle pack which includes details on Foundation Learning, Pathways to Employability, REED NCFE and much more by emailing [email protected]

Or to speak with one of our Business Development team contact 0191 239 8000!

Alternatively, you can find out all the information you may need online at www.ncfe.org.uk

NCFE Citygate St James’ Boulevard Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4JE

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