Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges

Description

Study the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges course entirely online,  at an advanced level to achieve this credible qualification which is suitable in an OFSTED registered classroom setting, as well as Management or Mentoring roles. The Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges course is essential to climbing the ladder and is equivalent to the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Broaden your pastoral Care and leadership skills while you cement your knowledge and responsibilities as a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo), learn how to support children and young people in mental health and well-being, how to communicate and liaise with parents and other stakeholders and much more.

This interesting and elevating course will teach you how to implement change and grant you the ability to work in the classroom unsupervised. When you study the Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges course, you will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection. This course will make you stand out from your peers.

Upskill Online UK offers you a support and accountability coach in addition to your course tutor along with a highway to success plan for you to follow giving you excellent value for money.

This Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges course is internationally recognised in other countries as well as the UK.

• Accredited OFQUAL regulated qualification awarded by NCFE CACHE
• Qualify for a higher salary or promotion
• Progress in your professional journey and achieve 21 credits 
• Can be assessed by a workplace assessor or a colleague who is already qualified at level 4 (TA) or above.
• Fast forward into School Leadership, Management or the SLT.

Course Units

• Unit 1 – Enabling Individuals to Learn
• Unit 2 – Understand How to Support Children and Young People to Improve Their Mental Health and Well-Being
• Unit 3 – Working with Others to Support Individuals with Additional Needs and Disability in a School or College
• Unit 4 – Working with Families and Other Professionals in a School or College Setting
• Unit 5 – Implementing Change in School or College Setting

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Awarding Body

NCFE CACHE is regulated by OFQUAL in England, and recognised by Qualifications Wales and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment in Northern Ireland.

NCFE (formerly the Northern Council for Further Education) is an awarding organisation and registered educational charity providing qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working in vocational and technical learning, NCFE is responsible for the design, development and certification of a broad range of qualifications and awards that are nationally recognised.

Course Assessment

There are no examinations required with this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges course. You will be assessed as set out below:

• Coursework
• Portfolio of Evidence
• Practical Demonstration
• Assignment

You may choose to have an internal assessor or a colleague who has an assessing qualification such as A1 or CAVA, alongside a Level 4 or above support teaching qualification or a full teaching qualification. They will be given guidance on how to observe and report your practical observations required to pass the course. Alternatively, you can choose to use one of our partners Assessors, which we can arrange for you at an additional small fee.

Exams

There are no exams required with the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges course.

Course Outcome

When you have completed this course, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges qualification and gain 21 credits.

Entry Requirements

You must be working as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant (or working towards it) or volunteering. You should be above the age of 18 years old. This course is suitable for most learners in any school or college setting.

Duration

12 months

Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

150 hours

What Next?

After you’ve successfully completed this challenging yet rewarding NCFE CACHE Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges qualification course, you could apply for jobs in an education setting including:

• Management
• Mentoring
• HLTA
• SENCo.

Support

The Level 4 Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges course is popular with Teachers, SENCo, Mentors and Teaching Assistants. You will receive unlimited qualified Tutor support, as well as your very own Upskill Online UK personal mentor and accountability coach, to help keep you motivated and on track with accountability sessions. We will also help you to plan the next steps in your personal, academic or professional journey and provide your very own roadmap to success. You get the complete package, in one place with us here at Upskill Online UK, where learning is earning for life.

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