1. The National Training and Modern Apprenticeship Awards – Wales Learning Provider of the Year 2006 NVQ Level 2 & 3 for Teaching Assistants

2. Programme Delivery One work based assessment every unit Training sessions to deliver the underpinning knowledge for every week Placement in a local school for vocational experience Delivery of underpinning knowledge by qualified lecturers Tutorial support Programme Structure Your Level 2 qualification will be delivered in year 12 Your Level 3 qualification will be delivered in year 13 This qualification is pupils in years 12 & 13 in secondary education

3. National Vocational Qualification NVQ’s are specific to a job role Are a competency based qualification You are assessed on evidence that you provide to meet certain standards

4. The standards are divided into units - You need to achieve a total of :- 7 units towards Level 2 10 units towards Level 3

5. The NVQ is divided into units Each unit is made up of elements Each element is broken down into – Performance Criteria Knowledge Base

6. Observation of performance Product evidence – photos, photocopies of children’s work, instructions/to do lists, work sheets, school policies etc Oral and written questions Witness testimonies Assignment and projects Personal statements

7. Evidence needs to be Valid Sufficient Consistent Authentic Current Reliable

8. You will attend placement 4 days each week in a local primary school You will attend weekly training sessions at Ysgol Hen Felin Training Centre You will cover specific training on First Aid, Child Protection, Manual Handling, Health & Safety and Behaviour Management. Your Level 2 qualification will be delivered in year 12 Your Level 3 qualification will be delivered in year 13

9. We strive to make a difference by helping people to realise their full potential and aspirations through providing comprehensive structured learning programmes.