An Introduction to NVQs for Teaching Assistants

Details

Course Code: 81127C
Date: 26th November 2008
Venue: Shrewsbury Training & Development Centre
Time: 09:15 - 16:00

Course Code: 81128C
Date: 25th March 2009
Venue: Shrewsbury Training & Development Centre
Time: 09:15 - 16:00

Course Code: 91126C
Date: 3rd July 2009
Venue: Shrewsbury Training & Development Centre
Time: 09:15 - 16:00

Target audience

Teaching assistants.

Course content

All teaching assistants who wish to gain an NVQ qualification at level 2 or 3 must attend this course prior to commencing training. It is designed to ensure that candidates are entered at the correct level and have all the necessary skills to successfully complete an NVQ. Following the course, candidates will be guided towards the next suitable training cohort. Groups will be running at venues across the county, according to demand.

Intended outcomes

• To understand the requirements of an NVQ qualification
• To be placed in an appropriate training cohort
• To be entered at the appropriate level.

Five Outcomes: Enjoy and Achieve

Programme

• The career path for teaching assistants and appropriate qualifications
• An introduction to NVQs
• The candidates perspective
• The importance of literacy skills - are yours at an appropriate level?
• Time for individual reflection and guidance.

Full NVQ courses begin every term at venues across the county. Level 2 courses run for two terms and Level 3 for three terms. You will need release for one afternoon per week for the duration of the course.

Free to Shropshire maintained schools only.