Course Dates: 

• Open Courses Start: Spring/ Autumn

• Next Open Course Starts: 17th March 2009 (5 pm - 8 pm)

• Closing Date for applications:  30th January 2009

• For an application form contact Reception at TfC:

  Phone: 0131 556 7773      Fax: 0131 556 9008    

  Email: reception@tfcscotland.org.uk

   

Eligibility

Candidates must have a level 2 qualification in childcare or a minimum of 12 months experience at support worker level in a childcare setting. They should also have internet access. 

Length             

• 12 months

Content            

• 5 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  Inputs  

• 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 6-7 qualification

Fees

• Under 20s (Modern Apprenticeship funded):  no Fee

• Entrants aged 20 or Over: £1550 with ILA (£1750 without)

Course eligible for up to £200 ILA funding

CONTACT  HELEN MOFFIT 

Phone: 0131 556 7773              Fax: 0131 556 9008
E-mail: helenmoffit@tfcscotland.org.uk 

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