NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges

Gain knowledge, skills and understanding in order to work directly with children and young people in a school or college environment with this recognised CACHE qualification.

Qualification Number: 603/2478/8

Unit 1: Understand Schools and Colleges as Organisations

(H/616/5424, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 21 Hours; Credits: 2)

• Identify the different types of schools and colleges in the education sector
• Know the organisation of schools and colleges regarding roles and responsibilities
• Understand how schools and colleges put their aims and values into action
• Learn the range and purpose of school and college policies and procedures

Unit 2: Understand Children and Young People's Development

(K/616/5425, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 20 Hours; Credits 3)

• Learn the significant stages of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years 
• Understand the influences that affect children and young people’s development
• Know the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Unit 3: Understand Communication and Professional Relationships with Children, Young People and Adults 

(T/616/5427, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 10 Hours; Credits 1)

• Know how to develop professional relationships with children and young people
• Learn how to communicate with children and young people
• Understand how to develop professional relationships with adults

Unit 4: Understand Children and Young People's Health and Safety

(A/616/5428, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 15 Hours; Credits 2)

• Understand the legislative and policy framework for health and safety within a learning environment
• Identify and learn how to manage risks to children and young people’s health, safety and security
• Learn how to support children and young people regarding risk management

Unit 5: Safeguarding Children and Young People

(F/616/5429, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 20 Hours; Credits 3)

• Learn about safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
• Understand action to take when children and young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
• Know about child protection procedures
• Know about current policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection

Unit 6: Understand Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Work with Children and Young People

(T/616/5430, Unit Level: 2; GLH: 10 Hours; Credits 1)

• Know the importance of promoting equality and diversity in a learning environment
• Understand how to promote antidiscriminatory practice with children and young people
• Learn how to use inclusive practices in work with children and young people