Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2
at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college
What the college says
The Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification is designed to develop your practical skills, confidence, and understanding of working in education, preparing you for a successful career as a teaching assistant.
What you need to get on
You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English Language at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level. If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English Language GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level. You will need a satisfactory DBS. Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whethe
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Twelve Quays
Morpeth Dock Shore Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1AG
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Birkenhead
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