Qualification Title
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
Awarding Body
NCFE
Aim:
This qualification is an introduction to the knowledge and understanding needed to work in a school or college environment. It can apply to the many varied roles that full and part time support staff may fulfil including administrative roles, site support roles, technical roles and volunteers, as well as roles that work directly with children and young people in the learning environment.
The qualification is aimed at a range of learners who are thinking of working in a school or college setting, including young people, mature learners, learners with special educational needs, or where English is additional language
Duration:
6 Weeks
Recommended
Assessment methods
All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include written assignments or tasks.
Units:
SWSC1: Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations
SWSC2: Understand Children and Young People’s Development
SWSC3: Understand Communication and Professional relationships with Children, Young People and Adults
SWSC4: Understand Children and Young People’s Health and Safety.
SWSC5: Safeguarding Children and Young People.
SWSC6: Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People.