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View Qualification : Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/2607/8
Title
Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Skillsfirst Awards Ltd
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
15-Jul-2011
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2011
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
No
Offered In Northern Ireland
No
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
13.2 Direct Learning Support
Purpose
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'
Sub Purpose
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
Total Credits
44
Min Credits at/above Level
40
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
232
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
286
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
232
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions

Exempted QCF unit Y/601/7416 - Invigilate tests and examinations. Exemption WBA reference unit A/104/0197 - Invigilate tests and examinations.

Structure Requirements
The learner must achieve 44 credits to achieve this qualification. 32 credits must be achieved from Group A and further 12 credits from Group B. A total of 40 credits must be achieved at or above Level 3.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OAG
Label
OAG
Name
Over-arching Group
Group Requirements
32 credits must be achieved from Group A and further 12 credits from Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
44
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 32 credits from this Group
Minimum Credit Value
32
Maximum Credit Value
32
Minimum Subcomponents
11
Maximum Subcomponents
11
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/4069
Title
Promote children and young people’s positive behaviour
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/1696
Title
Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/3327
Title
Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/4065
Title
Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/4070
Title
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/1695
Title
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support learning activities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/4073
Title
Support learning activities
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Schools as organisations
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/3326
Title
Schools as organisations
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support assessment for learning
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/4072
Title
Support assessment for learning
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/1429
Title
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand Child and Young Person Development.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/1693
Title
Understand Child and Young Person Development.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Compound Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 12 credits from this Group
Minimum Credit Value
12
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
B1
Label
B1
Name
Supporting Learning
Group Requirements
Learners can achieve credits from this Group towards the 12 credits required for Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Support numeracy development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/7716
Title
Support numeracy development
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support delivery of the 14 – 19 curriculum
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/7720
Title
Support delivery of the 14 – 19 curriculum
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support teaching and learning in a curriculum area
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/7718
Title
Support teaching and learning in a curriculum area
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Provide literacy and numeracy support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/7722
Title
Provide literacy and numeracy support
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacher
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/7711
Title
Plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacher
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support literacy development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/7714
Title
Support literacy development
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support gifted and talented learners
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/7723
Title
Support gifted and talented learners
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support children’s speech, language and communication.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/600/9789
Title
Support children’s speech, language and communication.
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Unit Group
B2
Label
B2
Name
English as an Additonal Language
Group Requirements
Learners can achieve credits from this Group towards the 12 credits required for Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Provide bilingual support for teaching and learning
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/7725
Title
Provide bilingual support for teaching and learning
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support bilingual learners
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/7724
Title
Support bilingual learners
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
4
Unit Group
B3
Label
B3
Name
Special Educational Needs
Group Requirements
Learners can achieve credits from this Group towards the 12 credits required for Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/7726
Title
Support disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support learners with communication and interaction needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/8134
Title
Support learners with communication and interaction needs
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support learners with cognition and learning needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/8121
Title
Support learners with cognition and learning needs
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support learners with sensory and/or physical needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/8135
Title
Support learners with sensory and/or physical needs
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/7707
Title
Support children and young people with behaviour, emotional and social development needs
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals to meet personal care needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/8060
Title
Support individuals to meet personal care needs
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
2
Unit Group
B4
Label
B4
Name
Providing Pastoral Support
Group Requirements
Learners can achieve credits from this Group towards the 12 credits required for Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Support children and young people to achieve their education potential
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/600/9785
Title
Support children and young people to achieve their education potential
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support children and young people during transitions in their lives
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/8325
Title
Support children and young people during transitions in their lives
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
18
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/502/5242
Title
Support young people in relation to sexual health and risk of pregnancy
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/9788
Title
Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/1329
Title
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/502/5231
Title
Support young people who are socially excluded or excluded from school
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Promote the well being and resilience of children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/600/9780
Title
Promote the well being and resilience of children and young people
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/1337
Title
Develop interviewing skills for work with children and young people
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Improving the attendance of children and young people in statutory education
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/1377
Title
Improving the attendance of children and young people in statutory education
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/1381
Title
Facilitate the learning and development of children and young people through mentoring
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Provide information and advice to children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/1334
Title
Provide information and advice to children and young people
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
B5
Label
B5
Name
Supporting the Wider Work of the School
Group Requirements
Learners can achieve credits from this Group towards the 12 credits required for Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Organise travel for children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/8357
Title
Organise travel for children and young people
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Supervise children and young people on journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/8360
Title
Supervise children and young people on journeys, visits and activities outside of the setting
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Monitor and maintain curriculum resources
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/8342
Title
Monitor and maintain curriculum resources
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Invigilate tests and examinations
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/7416
Title
Invigilate tests and examinations
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
19
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Maintain learner records
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/8338
Title
Maintain learner records
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
12
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Assist in the administration of medication
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/9420
Title
Assist in the administration of medication
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Lead an extra-curricular activity
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/8333
Title
Lead an extra-curricular activity
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Work in partnership with parents to engage them with their children’s learning and development in school
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/602/1846
Title
Work in partnership with parents to engage them with their children’s learning and development in school
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
6
Unit Group
B6
Label
B6
Name
Working with Colleagues
Group Requirements
Learners can achieve credits from this Group towards the 12 credits required for Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Team working
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/501/5163
Title
Team working
Organisation Name
Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Work with other practitioners to support children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/8368
Title
Work with other practitioners to support children and young people
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/600/9669
Title
Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
Organisation Name
Management Standards Centre
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/600/9601
Title
Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility
Organisation Name
Management Standards Centre
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Set objectives and provide support for team members
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/9600
Title
Set objectives and provide support for team members
Organisation Name
Management Standards Centre
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support learning and development within own area of responsibility
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/600/9676
Title
Support learning and development within own area of responsibility
Organisation Name
Management Standards Centre
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
5
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility (T/600/9601)Set objectives and provide support for team members (M/600/9600)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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