Speech Language and Communication Advanced Course
Level 3 Qualification
Structure of the qualification
The Speech, language and communication advanced course: Level 3 qualification is made up of two mandatory units and one optional unit from a choice of four. As a learner, you will only be able to start your optional unit once you have completed your mandatory units.
Each unit has a number, for example, A/601/2872. This relates to its reference number which you can use to find units registered on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF).
Each unit has a credit value, which tells you how many credits are awarded when a unit is completed. The credit value also gives an indication of how long it will normally take you to prepare for a unit. One credit is approximately 10 hours of learning. However, every learner is different and the number of hours is for guidance only.
Discussions about your elective (there are options but it isn’t optional – so this reduces confusion) Unit will begin once your studies are well under way. Your tutor will provide guidance about this when the time is right.
Course modules
The two mandatory units are:
A/601/2872: Support speech, language and communication development
L/601/2889: Support children and young people's speech, language and communication skills
The four elective units are:
J/601/2888: Support the speech, language and communication development of children who are learning more than one language
L/601/2861: Supporting positive practice with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
K/617/9969: Understand the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
D/617/9970: Work with parents, families and carers to support their child’s speech, language and communication development
How to achieve your Level 3 Award
- All assessors supporting learners to achieve this Award abide by quality standards set by the Awarding Body NCFE. Speech and Language UK work in partnership with Reeves Consultancy and Training Ltd (Trading as Course Beetle) who are an NCFE Approved Centre.
- The policies below are provided for your reference if required. You do not need to download them, but are free to if you wish. Should you have any issues or queries your first point of contact should always be your personal tutor, who is there to guide and support you.
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Electives
NCFE Centre Policies:
All assessors supporting learners to achieve this Award abide by quality standards set by the Awarding Body NCFE. Speech and Language UK work in partnership with Reeves Consultancy and Training Ltd (Trading as Course Beetle) who are an NCFE Approved Centre.
The policies below are provided for your reference if required. You do not need to download them, but are free to if you wish. Should you have any issues or queries your first point of contact should always be your personal tutor, who is there to guide and support you.
Learners will gain knowledge and skills in how to support children and young people’s speech, language and communication skills and why this is important.
Who is the course for?
Practitioners who work with children and young people in early years, primary school, secondary school and further education. This could include childminders, early years practitioners, health visitors, speech and language therapy assistants, support workers, teachers, teaching assistants and other staff working in health or education. This course is suited to learners who want to gain a recognised qualification.
What level is it?
This course is level 3, which is the academic equivalent of A levels.
What will I learn?
All learners complete two mandatory units, titled:
You will also choose one elective unit from four options:
- Support speech, language and communication development
- Support children and young people’s speech, language and communication skills
You will also choose one elective unit from four options:
- Support the speech, language and communication development of children who are learning more than one language
- Supporting positive practice with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
- Understand the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Work with parents, families and carers to support their child’s speech, language and communication development
How long will it take?
This is a self-paced course, so it is completed at your own pace and in your own time. It must be completed within 20 weeks (five months) of enrolment. The course can be completed comfortably within this time, although some learners complete it much quicker.
How will it help me at work?
You will gain a recognised qualification to add to your CV. You will also gain new knowledge and skills which will help you better support the children and young people you work with. Many of the assessment tasks are practical activities which can be used in your workplace after you complete them.
What support will I get?
You will be allocated a tutor through our partner, Course Beetle, who will grade your assessment tasks and provide feedback to support you with gaining the qualification.
Where can I find out more?
For more information including fees and how to sign up, visit the Course Beetle website here.
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