T Level Education - Teaching and Education CACHE Level 3

30004W1 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

So what are T Levels? They are high quality work focused alternatives to A levels. There is academic study, coupled with practical, industry related skills and 45 days of industry placement built into the course. T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other vocational & technical courses. Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help you into skilled employment, university study or apprenticeships. If you prefer a practical approach to learning yet want a predominantly classroom-based course the T Level is for you.
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What will I study?

This course is for you if wish to pursue a career in education with a qualification which enables an industry work experience placement covering both primary and secondary education. Additional educational roles will be explored to enable students to understand the wider range of professions available within education and when working with young people (SENDCo, Educational Psychologist, and Social Worker for example). You will carry out a work placement of 45 days over the two-year programme - this will form 20 per cent of your time on the course. The rest of the time will be spent in College. The course covers working with young people from 0-19 years old to explore a range of age groups. Study a range of topics including child development and supporting education. As part of our partnership with Edge Hill University you will access the Tomorrow s Teacher programme which includes visits to the campus, bespoke sessions delivered by university academics and meeting current trainee teachers. Edge Hill University will support with UCAS applications and guarantee an interview if you choose to apply there.

How long is the course?

Full time for two academic years.

How will I be assessed?

Through continual assessment using practicalobservations, written assignments, exams and an employer set project.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including maths and English and a successful Enhanced DBS certificate.

What can I progress onto?

Employment in a childcare setting, or to higher education including the Foundation Degree Children, Young People and their Services at the University Centre Wigan & Leigh College. dge Hill University will support with UCAS applications and guarantee an interview if you choose to apply there.

Other Information

You will need an Enhanced DBS certificate. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
Yes No
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Teaching Professionals

Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other teaching occupations.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

3.29%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£7,715
Entry
£20,490
Median
£50,107
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Provides private academic, vocational and other instruction to individuals or groups.
  • Manages/owns and teaches in private drama, music and dancing schools, training centres and similar establishments.
  • Designs and implements methods of assessing the performance of students, co-ordinates and undertakes the evaluation of assessments and awards grades of merit based upon performance.
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Special and Additional Needs Education Teaching Professionals

Special and additional needs education teaching professionals organise and provide instruction at a variety of different levels to children who have emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties or physical disabilities. These professionals may also work with exceptionally gifted pupils.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

2.78%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£13,116
Entry
£31,255
Median
£46,766
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Discusses student’s progress with parents and other teaching professionals.
  • Updates and maintains students’ records to monitor development and progress.
  • Liaises with other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists and educational psychologists.
  • Supervises students in classroom and maintains discipline.
  • Prepares, assigns and corrects exercises to record and evaluate students’ progress.
  • Encourages the student to develop self-help skills to circumvent the limitations imposed by their disability.
  • Develops and adapts conventional teaching methods to meet the individual student’s needs.
  • Gives instruction, using techniques appropriate to the student’s disability.
  • Assesses student’s abilities, identifies student’s needs and devises curriculum and rota of teaching duties accordingly.
  • Creates a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment for students.

Knowledge

Education and Training Psychology English Language Customer and Personal Service Therapy and Counselling Computers and Electronics Mathematics Clerical

Skills

Learning Strategies Monitoring Active Listening Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Active Learning Critical Thinking Mathematics
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