The course is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, learners who are thinking of working in a school setting, about to start work or volunteer in a school.
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Introduction
CACHE Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 AWARD
Course code:
Delivery method: Paper Based & Online
Course duration: 12 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: CACHE Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 AWARD
Awarding body: CACHE
Ofqual Qual No: 603/2477/6
The course is aimed at a range of learners, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs or where English is an additional language, learners who are thinking of working in a school setting, about to start work or volunteer in a school.
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school or college setting, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs, or where English is an additional language.
The objective of this course is to prepare learners for further learning and training, whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting, how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child, and young person development.
The purposes of the course are to: • Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area • Prepare for further learning or training
The qualification provides a progression route to the level 2 and 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning practical skills based qualifications.
The course consists of 3 mandatory units, as listed below:
The course consists of three mandatory units:
Unit No:
Title And content
Ofqual Ref
PWS1
Understand Schools as Organisations
Understand the different types of schools
Understand policies and procedures in schools
Understand different areas of learning in schools
A/616/5431
PWS2
Understand how to keep children and young people healthy, safe and well
Understand the main stages of development from birth to 19 years of age
Understand how to keep individuals safe in the learning environment
Understand how to protect children and young people
Understand healthy eating
Understand equality, diversity and inclusion
F/616/5432
PWS3
Understand how to communicate with children, young people and adults
Understand how communicate effectively with children, young people and adults
Understand how to communicate with a team
Understand how to encourage individuals in a learning environment
This course provides successful students with a qualification from NCFE-CACHE, regulated by Ofqual. Cache is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England and by the Welsh Government.
This is a knowledge based qualification suitable for support roles in schools and colleges, including site staff, administrators etc as well as those who work directly with children and young people.
This qualification seeks to develop the knowledge and understanding that all those working in a school/college setting will need and covers areas such as safeguarding, communication and understanding the learning context.
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. No placement in school or college is required. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment.
You will have access to a tutor via email who will mark your work and guide you through the course and will assist you with any problems you may have. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.
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