16-18+ Study Programme

Level 1 qualification is intended to be accessible to a wide range of learners of all abilities, aged pre 16 and above. Learners can develop a more 'hands on' approach to their learning and gain practical skills, knowledge and understanding in their chosen vocational area. The qualification is intended to give learners a solid base from which to further develop their skills and learning.

Level 1 programme of study focusing on business theory, practices and management. This course is aimed at those wanting to develop administrations skills at a level transferable to any work environment. 

Accredited programme providing essential knowledge, skills and understanding in reading and writing; enabling individuals to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and the workplace.

Accredited programme providing essential knowledge, skills and understanding of mathematics that will enable individuals to operate confidently, effectively and independently in life and the workplace.

Level 1 and level 2 accredited programmes in Information Communication Technologies. Designed to equip learners with the confidence and ability to use ICT systems and tools, find, select, develop, present, and communicate information. It is advisable that learners are confident typists with basic computer experience. 

Develop essential transferable skills needed to improve employment choices, along with good technical understanding and subject knowledge seen as important in a constantly changing workforce.

As part of our study programme, we will help you find a work placement where you will have the opportunity to gain essential experience working in a specific role with a company.

19+ CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care provides a  taster for those interested in working in this field. The course introduces knowledge in communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development and the role of the social care worker. in addition, you will begin to understand the process of handling information, health and safety, safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred approaches.

 Level 2 accredited programme building knowledge and understanding of child development, key legislation and supportive positive environments/outcomes for children and young people. 

 Level 3: support positive practice with children and young people with speech, language & communication needs, and Level 4: coordinate special educational needs provision. This course is designed to inspire SENCO's to develop their skills and raise outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disability (SEND). Content includes, building practitioner confidence to support and empower colleagues working with children with SEND and to build and underpin knowledge of key legislation and Code of Practice. 

 Level 4 accreditation consisting of five units covering the age range from birth to five years. Units cover enabling children to learn, promoting health and well-being, supporting children with Special Education Needs, working with families and other professionals and implementing change within an early years setting. Training is flexible to allow learning in own time and assessment within workplace. Suitable for learners 18+ years with a full Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification. Suitable for learners who are looking to develop leadership/specialist skills. 

CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

CACHE  Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Social Care Pathway) as the required qualification for those working in children’s homes.

Essential for assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual's work environment, wishing to develop and improve their practice.  

Level 4 award to develop knowledge and understanding  of internal quality assurance. It is intended for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of internal quality assurance without any requirement to practice. Ideal for 19+ learners who may already have a Level 3 qualification. *

Level 4 award to confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required. It is intended for those who maintain and improve the quality of assessment from within an organisation or assessment centre. *

Level 4 award to confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required. It is intended for those who lead a team of internal quality assurance staff. There is no prior learning requirement for this course. *

* All Quality Assurance courses are intended for learners 19 or over.  There is no prior learning requirement for this course. However, learners may find it helpful if they've already achieved a Level 3 qualification. 

Level 3 award for those who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of assessment without any requirement to practice as an assessor. *

Level 3 award for assessors who assess occupational competence in an individual,s work environment. It includes assessment methods requiring performance evidence. *

Level 3 Award intended for those who assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the work environments such as workshop, classroom or other training environment. *

Level 3 award for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace, such as workshop, classroom or training environment. *

* The Assessing courses are designed for learners 19 and above. There is no prior learning requirement for this course. However, learners may find it helpful if they've already achieved a Level 2 qualification.