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NCFE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools & Colleges

at The Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeAward5 monthsPart time£245

What the college says

This course is an introduction to the knowledge needed to work in a school or college. It links to varied support staff roles including Teaching Assistants, administration & site support roles. The sessions are run by experienced tutors. Your knowledge is assessed by regular assignments. This course has some common content (approximately 50 percent) with the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools qualification which is a vocational qualification - developing both knowledge and skills. Many students secure a voluntary placement during the Award course and on completion of the qualification continue to the Certificate which they are then able to complete more quickly than the usual 10 months. When recruiting Teaching Assistants generally schools look for candidates to have achieved or be working towards the Level 2 Certificate qualification.

What you need to get on

As the course involves completion of assignments, a reasonable standard of literacy is required. At interview, students will complete a short literacy assessment or provide evidence of their competence e.g. GCSE English certificate at Grade C/ Level 4 or Functional Skills Level 2 English - all elements. A desire to work in education, volunteering in a school would be beneficial but is not essential.

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

  • Poole Campus

    North Road Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0LS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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