NCFE CACHE Level 3 – Diploma in Support for Teaching and Learning

Who is this course for?

This qualification is suitable for learners who are working within a school as a teaching assistant with children from Year 1 and up. You must be supporting small groups for English, Maths and ICT.

Learners will be provided with an in-depth understanding of the knowlege and skills required when working directly with children and young people in school and college environments. It covers all aspects of specialist support including planning, delivering and reviewing assessment strategies to support learning alongside the teacher, bilingual support, special needs support and personal development and reflective practice.

What are the entry requirements for the course?

All applicants must be aged 18 or over at the time of application.

Learners are required to have a successful interview, written task, references and enhanced DBS clearance.

A good standard of English is required at this level of study.

Knowledge of the school environment.

Fully involved in classroom activities including English, Maths and ICT.

Learners must have access to a PC or laptop.

How long is this course?

The course runs over 20 weeks, Monday mornings, from 09:00 – 12:00. It starts on Monday September 9th 2024 with teaching sessions end on Monday February 10th 2025.

This course will take place at Highlands College Campus.

Physical attendance is compulsory, and there will be no online alternative.

What will I study on this course?

Learners will complete 16 mandatory units to gain the diploma, examples to include:

Support assessment for learning, promoting children and young people’s behaviour, understanding child and young person’s development.

What Qualification will I gain?

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.

Will I go out on work experience?

Not required.

How is the course assessed?

You will be assessed through producing a portfolio of evidence including assignments and reflections, work based assessment.

What does this course lead on to?

Please see the portfolio of Cache courses on offer

How much will it cost?

£1404.00

How can I find out more?

For further information please contact: cache@highlands.ac.uk

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the entry requirements for this course?

Entry requirements differ depending on the course; you may be required to attend an interview in the first instance to assess the suitable of the qualification for your learning and requirements. Please contact the relevant department’s Course Administrator to discuss this further.

Who do I make cheques payable to?

Cheques should be made out to “Treasurer of the States”. If you are applying for more than one course, please enclose separate cheques for each. This will enable us to return fees for courses that are already full and still process other applications without delay. You may also pay by MasterCard, Visa or Maestro by filling out the required card details.

Can I pay the course fee by instalments?

In some instances an instalment plan may be possible, please discuss this with the Course Administrator.

When do courses run?

Highlands College part-time courses vary in length from evening or half-day workshops to two or three academic years. The majority of courses follow an academic timetable and may exclude half terms, bank holidays or other breaks.

What happens if the course I want is full?

Our policy is to accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis on receipt of fees. However, if a course is full a person’s name can be added to a waiting list. If the list is sufficiently large and additional tutors and facilities are available, another course may be set up and you will be contacted.

What if my course is relocated, rescheduled or cancelled?

We make every effort to avoid doing this, but occasionally it is necessary. This is why it is vitally important for us to have your current telephone numbers or e-mail address in order that we can contact you as speedily as possible. If you have a mobile telephone number, we may use a text message service to inform you of any changes to your course. Please note; our text message service is a non-reply service.

Why are some courses cancelled?

A minimum enrolment number is required to recover the full costs of providing the course. If numbers of students fail to reach this minimum, we reluctantly cancel it. We contact the applicants and provide a full refund, or offer a transfer to another course if a suitable one is available.

How will my course be assessed?

Assessment varies depending on the course; some may require formal written or practical assessment or attendance at examinations.

If I can no longer attend the class, can I get a refund?

Unfortunately we only offer a refund if your course has been cancelled by Highlands College. Circumstances such as illness, work commitments or leaving the Island are not considered for refunds. In some instances course fees may be able to be transferred to a module/unit within the same qualification. Fees or course places cannot be transferred to another person.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Application priority

Applications for Highlands Professional are accepted on a first come, first served basis on receipt of fees. If a student withdraws you may be offered a place, or if the waiting list is sufficiently large and additional tutors and facilities are available, another course may be set up, for which you will be offered a place.

Cancellations

A minimum enrolment number is required to recover the full costs of providing a course. If numbers of students fail to reach this minimum we reluctantly cancel it. Applicants are provided with a full refund or a transfer to another suitable course if one is available.

Refunds

Unfortunately we only offer a refund if a course has been cancelled by Highlands College. Circumstances such as illness, work commitments or leaving the island are not considered for refunds. In some instances course fees may be able to be transferred to a module/unit within the same qualification. Fees or course places cannot be transferred to another person.