Level 3 Award Supporting Teaching and Learning

[Claire36]

Hello All

I've recently completed my Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People's Workforce, waiting for it to be verified by CACHE- fingers crossed!!

I'm looking to work as a TA preferably in a nursery or reception class. Just wondering if it's worth doing the Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning?, I've looked at the CACHE website and it appears that I've already done some of the units for my diploma.

Because the QCF credits can be used again instead of repeating it, I'm wondering if I should do the award, then the certificate and eventually the diploma?

I'm currently volunteering at my children's primary school doing one day a week, but for the award you don't need a placement as it's knowledge not skills.

It also seems that I would have to do the award via learning provider rather than my local college.

Should I do the award whilst trying to seek employment or would it be a waste of time?

Sorry for the waffle - I hope you get the jist..

[kerry7777]

Hi Claire,

I know this is an old response but I was wondering it you received an answer reqarding the cache level 3 award. I completed this course in April 2012 and am now wondering if this course does not qualify it to became a TA. I have seen a few people mention that stonebridge college and the course are not recongnised in schools.

Any info would be great

[anitados]

I'm sure that it does qualify you. The course took over from the old style NVQ. I have completed level 2 and 3 and I'm now doing the foundation degree in supporting and teaching in schools x

[tutu]

the DCYPW qualifies you to work with any children 0 to 19 in any setting BUT of course it depends how you sell yourself

[carls]

I know this is an old post but is the level 3 award the equivalent to nvq? X