Children and Young People SVQ Level 3 (SCQF Level 7) Evening

This Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ 3 (SCQF Level 7) qualification is delivered using Learning Assistant’s e-portfolio system for highly responsive assessment

Funding

• Aged 16 – 19: Fully funded Modern Apprenticeship – No course fee
• Aged 20 – 24: Fully funded Modern Apprenticeship – No course fee
• Aged 20-29: Disabled/Care Experienced – Modern Apprenticeship Enhanced Funding – No Fee
• Aged 25 or over: Eligible for the Part-time Fee Grant (maximum grant awarded is currently £813, course fee £1287 with the full grant)

Eligibility

Candidates must

• have a minimum of 6 months appropriate experience at support worker level in a childcare setting
• have access to a PC or laptop with word software and internet access (tablets and smartphones are not sufficient)

Attendance

Evening Course, fortnightly release, 5.00pm – 8.00pm

Content

4 mandatory units and 4 optional units

TfC Inputs

• Fortnightly underpinning knowledge tutorials and portfolio building
• Workplace visits for observation and candidate support
• SQA registration and certification; TfC internal verification and standardisation
• All SQA manuals, TfC learning materials, and award stationery

Workplace Inputs

• Authentication of reflective accounts
• Witness testimony of candidate performance by a qualified staff member
• Liaison with peripatetic assessor

Candidate Requirements

• Candidates will use the Learning Assistant on-line portfolio system (full training will be given)
• Tutorial attendance as above
• Availability for workplace visits
• Commitment to written work and private study appropriate to an SCQF level 7 qualification

What is Learning Assistant?

Learning Assistant’s e-portfolio system is an on-line 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.