Children and Young People's Workforce - Advanced Level Apprenticeship Level 3

This course is designed to develop the advanced skills, knowledge and performance within Early Years settings, for those working as a Key Person/Key Carer in the childcare sector. Taught subjects include Child Development, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Professional Practice and Communication. Apprentices will be assessed by a college assessor, who mentors and guides them, providing meaningful feedback on their practice and enabling them to develop within their role. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Outstanding teaching, learning and assessment. 2. Very high percentage of learners going on to higher education. 3. Fantastic support from a dedicated team. 4. Great links between the college and employers. 5. Three opportunities to start the course every year. What will I Study? The course is delivered using a blended approach, combining taught sessions and assessment in the workplace, and comprises: • Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce • Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Mathematics & ICT • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) • Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) How will I be Taught? Teaching, learning and assessment will take place through taught sessions, group work, role play, self study and assignment work. You will be assessed in the work place by a qualified assessor who will observe you at work. You will attend college ond day a week where you will be able to share and reflect on practice and gain underpinning knowledge to support your practice as a L3 qualified member of staff. How will I be Assessed? • Apprentices will be allocated a dedicated assessor who will carry out all assessment in the workplace • Functional Skills are assessed through on-line tests and observations (for English) • Portfolio of work based evidence and assignments to assess knowledge What our students say? Tom say’s… “ I enjoyed the style of teaching and the way the course was delivered; one day a week and four days in employment”