Children and Young People SVQ3 (SCQF Level 7) MA Extended Evening

This course is specifically designed for those who are eligible for MA funding and have limited experience of working in childcare but the ability and commitment to develop their skills to practitioner level.

Start Date

TBC

Application End Date

Course Length

16 Months

Attendance

Fortnightly tutorials (Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm)

SVQ APPLICATION FORM

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Funding

Fully funded Modern Apprenticeship (subject to eligibility)

Content

Foundation Stage (months 1 to 4) – Grounding in essential childcare knowledge, current approaches and guidance, training in core skills, employability and teamwork, preparation to perform at practitioner level, preliminary assessment
Assessment Stage (months 5 to 15) – Developing knowledge and practice at SCQF Level 7, assessment using Learning Assistant on-line portfolio

Workplace Support Requirements

Provision of workplace mentor for candidate support and development, and liaison with assessor
Witness statements

Candidate Requirements

Attendance at tutorials
Availability to meet assessor at workplace
Commitment to written work and private study appropriate to a SCQF Level 7 qualification

Eligibility

To be eligible for Modern Apprenticeship funding you must

not currently attend a Government funded programme, University, FE College or School
work in Edinburgh, East Lothian or Midlothian (if you work outwith the Lothians please get in touch as you may still be eligible if we have an assessor in your area)
have a good standard of written English

have access to a PC or laptop with word software and internet access (tablets and smartphones are not sufficient)

Training for Care Inputs

Tutorials: knowledge, portfolio building and support
Workplace visits for observation, candidate support and mentor liaison
Assessment, Internal Verification and standardisation
SQA and VQFolio registration
Learning materials

Awarding Body

SQA

What is VQFolio?

VQFolio is an online portfolio system for distance learning, support and assessment. It facilitates prompt communication between candidate and assessor, gives on-line access to planning guidelines and learning materials and access to an on-line forum for candidates.
To apply please download an application form and return it to us, alternatively contact us if you need more information.