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Course overview
Are you thinking about a future working in education?Want to work with children and young people of all ages?
Our Level 3 T-Level in Education & Childcare course will give you the foundation you need to set you on the path towards your ideal career. Focussing on working with children aged 0-19, the T-Level qualification combines learning in the classroom with gaining vital ‘on-the-job’ experience. As part of the two-year course, you will gain core knowledge of subjects such as supporting education, health and wellbeing, safeguarding and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), as well as developing a range of technical and practical skills that employers are looking for.
What else do I need to know?
T-Levels are a brand-new, 2-year qualification that you can study as an alternative to a traditional vocational programme. They bring classroom learning and an extended industry placement together on a course designed with businesses and employers.What are the entry requirements?
You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English Language, in subjects that are relevant to the course you'd like to study.
How is it assessed?
You will be assessed through written and practical
examinations, employer projects, group work, presentations and analysis. You will also be observed and assessed in the workplace
examinations, employer projects, group work, presentations and analysis. You will also be observed and assessed in the workplace
What financial support is on offer?
This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18. If you are outside this age group please contact 01782 254188.
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £23,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £23,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit www.nscg.ac.uk/finance
What can I do next?
The course will help you boost your employment prospects by gaining extensive experience on a work
placement in a real-world environment, which will enable you to access employment directly after completion of the course, or you could progress onto higher education to qualify in one of many different roles such as primary, secondary or further education teaching.
placement in a real-world environment, which will enable you to access employment directly after completion of the course, or you could progress onto higher education to qualify in one of many different roles such as primary, secondary or further education teaching.
How do I find out more?
If you wish to find out more you can contact Maggie Daniels by emailing: maggie.daniels@nscg.ac.uk
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