OUR SCHOOL TRAINING COURSES

The Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools combines knowledge and practice for those specialist support staff roles that directly support teaching and learning. The Level 3 Diploma recognises competence in both generic and specialist aspects of supporting teaching and learning in schools. Typical completion time for this qualification is 12-18 months and it carries 44 credits. 

This is a recognised qualification for those wishing to become teachers or trainers in adult education and replaces the older CTLLS (Certificate to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) teaching course. The course is generic in that holders of the qualification can teach or train any subject in which they are deemed to be occupationally competent. 

This is a recognised qualification for those wishing to become assessors. The awards are generic in that holders of the award can assess any subject in which they are deemed to be occupationally competent and qualified. A minimum of 12 credits must be achieved to qualify for the award. This is typically done within 12 months.  

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF) develops skills, knowledge and understanding to enable learners to lead a team of internal quality assurers. 

This is a recognised qualification for those with substantial senior management responsibility, some of which is at a strategic level. It is a “cross-sector” qualification that can be used in any environment at this level.

This award is designed for key workers delivering intense support to families with multiple and complex needs using the family intervention model.

This Apprenticeship is designed for first line managers who will be responsible for managing a team in their delivery of a clearly defined outcome. This Apprenticeship can typically be completed within 12-18 months.

The Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership is designed for learners to develop core middle management skills and competencies. It also introduces learners to strategic management concepts, preparing those who aspire towards senior management roles. An alternative and generic management qualification.

The qualification Certificate in Advice and Guidance (21 credits) is for anyone involved in offering advice and guidance to others, in a range of services and organisations. It is designed to be completed within 12 months

The qualification Diploma in Advice and Guidance (37 credits) is for anyone working in a setting where they are offering specialist advice and guidance to others, in a range of services and organisations. 

The Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (QCF) is designed to prepare learners to lead work with young people in a range of youth work settings. Youth work helps young people learn about themselves, others and society through informal educational activities which combine enjoyment, challenge, and learning. 

The Level 3 Diploma in Management is for learners who work in, or who would like to work in a management role such as a Section Manager, First Line Manager, Assistant Manager, Trainee Manager, Senior Supervisor, and Junior Non-Commissioned Officer.

The qualification Diploma in Business Administration (58 credits) is aimed at office-based workers who may be - or aspire to be - personal assistants, office executives or office supervisors The qualification is a “cross-sector” qualification and contains some mandatory units and some optional units. Typical completion time for this qualification is 12-18 months. 

This apprenticeship is designed for managers including operational managers. For experienced managers, completion time would be 12 months.  For new managers, the timescale for completion would be 18-24 months. The apprenticeship is suitable for anyone who is responsible for managing people, in any sector.