1. Paul Doyle Hereward College1 City and Guilds Vocationally Related Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Users of Assistive Technology

2. Paul Doyle Hereward College2 What is Hereward College? Hereward College is a national Integrated Further Education College in Coventry, with residential facilities for students with a wide range of physical, sensory and cognitive impairments.

3. Paul Doyle Hereward College3 Why Hereward? Hereward has 40+ professional groups many of whom come into contact with AT.Hereward has 40+ professional groups many of whom come into contact with AT. Hereward provides a model with regard to extrapolating need for training and qualifications in AT in the wider community.Hereward provides a model with regard to extrapolating need for training and qualifications in AT in the wider community.

4. Paul Doyle Hereward College4 Hereward has access Hereward has access Multi-disciplinary, well established staff team.Multi-disciplinary, well established staff team. Curriculum development experience.Curriculum development experience. Established providers of trainers and assessment in AT.Established providers of trainers and assessment in AT. Students with diverse and complex requirements, who can provide practical experience for trainers.Students with diverse and complex requirements, who can provide practical experience for trainers.

5. Paul Doyle Hereward College5 Current AT qualifications and training Current AT qualifications and training Initial mapping exercise conducted by Hereward into qualifications and training in AT lead to conclusions that:Initial mapping exercise conducted by Hereward into qualifications and training in AT lead to conclusions that: –AT qualifications in general, are aimed at postgraduate level. –Those wanting to pursue a career in AT have no starting point.

6. Paul Doyle Hereward College6 Current AT qualifications and training Little evidence of role specific training in AT @ level 2 (Is this Necessary?)Little evidence of role specific training in AT @ level 2 (Is this Necessary?) –Consequently, there is formal recognition of the skills and knowledge of people working with AT @ levels 2/3.

7. Paul Doyle Hereward College7 Hereward is collaborating with City and Guilds awarding bodyCity and Guilds awarding body TATE project (Through Assistive Technology to Employment)TATE project (Through Assistive Technology to Employment) Assistive Technology suppliers/manufacturersAssistive Technology suppliers/manufacturers British Healthcare Trade AssociationBritish Healthcare Trade Association

8. Paul Doyle Hereward College8 Who is the qualification for? The qualification: Is for people who support Assistive Technology in their rolesIs for people who support Assistive Technology in their roles To Accredit knowledge and skillsTo Accredit knowledge and skills Applies a person centred approach when supporting users of Assistive Technology in a safe and ethical manner.Applies a person centred approach when supporting users of Assistive Technology in a safe and ethical manner.

9. Paul Doyle Hereward College9 What type of qualification is it? The Qualification is a City & Guilds Vocationally Related Qualification VRQ.The Qualification is a City & Guilds Vocationally Related Qualification VRQ. It is an accredited certificate at Level 2 which equates to GCSE level in secondary education.It is an accredited certificate at Level 2 which equates to GCSE level in secondary education. It is assessed by work related activities, case studies and multiple choice questions.It is assessed by work related activities, case studies and multiple choice questions.

10. Paul Doyle Hereward College10 How will it be delivered? Range of methods including : –Classroom based learning. –Distance learning via on-line materials –Practical Demonstrations on site –Home/Work based research –Work based activities and assessment –Other (NAEP)

11. Paul Doyle Hereward College11 How long will it take? A standard Level 2 qualification involves approximately 240 hours of contact time in a conventional classroom setting.A standard Level 2 qualification involves approximately 240 hours of contact time in a conventional classroom setting. This however will vary due to the blended method of delivery. It is anticipated that the Course will be completed within an academic year.This however will vary due to the blended method of delivery. It is anticipated that the Course will be completed within an academic year.

12. Paul Doyle Hereward College12 Course Content Core UnitsCore Units 1. Principles of Assistive Technology1. Principles of Assistive Technology 2. Understanding Disability2. Understanding Disability 3. Communicating with Users of Assistive Technology,3. Communicating with Users of Assistive Technology, 4. Health and Safety4. Health and Safety 5. Ethics5. Ethics Optional UnitsOptional Units 1. Aids to Daily Living1. Aids to Daily Living 2. AT and ICT2. AT and ICT 3. Telecare3. Telecare 4. Clinical Effectiveness4. Clinical Effectiveness

13. Paul Doyle Hereward College13 How much will it cost? VRQ Level 2 £800.00 Mini Modules Specialist Training £250.00 per day

14. Paul Doyle Hereward College14 What next for Level 2 The following points have been agreed with City& Guilds with regard to timescales and the production of the Level 2 qualification. Meeting with City & Guilds 6th June 2005 to discuss learning outcomes Meeting 27th June with City & Guilds 2005 to finalise all unit learning outcomes and to moderate some of the units July: Early dialogue with QCA and SSC consultation Remaining standards plus one assignment written and moderated in July 2005

15. Paul Doyle Hereward College15 What next for Level 2 cont. QCA second consultation August 2005 Further suggestions made within 5/6 weeks discussion takes place with writing group, amendments made mapping to NOS and Key Skills gets done Formally submitted to QCA - October 2005 (late) After 2 months can be signed off (if no problems) Setup on City and Guilds System December 2005 Published on City and Guilds website January 2006. Hard copies of documents to follow.

16. Paul Doyle Hereward College16 Where next? Hereward are in consultation with City and Guilds with regard to developing a Level 3 NVQ in Assistive Technology.Hereward are in consultation with City and Guilds with regard to developing a Level 3 NVQ in Assistive Technology. It is envisaged that those wanting to progress in this field may want to undertake the Level 3 qualification.It is envisaged that those wanting to progress in this field may want to undertake the Level 3 qualification.

17. Paul Doyle Hereward College17 Thank you for listening For further information please contact: Paul Doyle or Mandy Waugh at Hereward College Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9SWPaul Doyle or Mandy Waugh at Hereward College Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9SW Tel. 02476 42 6177Tel. 02476 42 6177 Or talk to us at the Hereward College stand in the foyer.Or talk to us at the Hereward College stand in the foyer.