This qualification is accredited through TQUK (Training Qualification UK).

TQUK is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation.

This qualification provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to perform the role of an assessor. It is for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in a workshop, classroom or other training environment rather than assessing competence in a work environment. There must be evidence to cover all of the assessment methods listed in the units. 

Trainee Assessors must achieve 15 credits from three mandatory units to be awarded the TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (QCF). 

Unit(s) 

Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Assess occupational competence in the work environment

Course Duration 

Up to six months depending on individual learner’s ability to progress on the course. 

Course Fee

£850

Payment can be done in instalments.

Progression

Successful learners can progress through the suite of qualifications included in this specification and further to other qualifications such as:-

• TQUK Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF).

This qualification is accredited through TQUK (Training Qualification UK).

TQUK is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation.

This qualification is an introductory teaching qualification, which prepares learners for teaching or training in a wide range of contexts. It does not develop competence, as learners are not required to be in a teaching position. The qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to teach in the Further Education and Skills Sector and forms a foundation for those with little or no previous experience of teaching or training.

Learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits from three mandatory unit groups. Group A is mandatory; Groups B and C contain optional units, some of which are taken from the Learning and Development qualification. Group A - 3 credits, Group B – a minimum of 6 credits, Group C – a minimum of 3 credits. We have selected the following units for this qualifications from the above group.

Programme group Units

Group A Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training 

Group B Understanding and using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in education and training

Group C Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

Assessment 

The qualification is assessed by internally set and marked assessments subject to external quality assurance. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass - there is no grading.

The micro-teaching session and teaching practice

 Learners must be involved in at least one hour of microteaching. Each learner must deliver at least one 15-minute microteaching session, which is observed and assessed by a member of the centre staff team. For the additional 45 minutes, learners can either deliver additional microteaching sessions or observe the microteaching sessions of other learners. Learners can deliver a one-to-one training session, providing they meet the requirements of the qualification. There is no requirement for learners to use an icebreaker, agree ground rules, or embed English, maths and ICT during their micro teach session. Teaching practice must be observed and assessed by a member of the centre staff team as part of the unit Understanding and Using inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training.

Course Duration 

Up to three months depending on individual learner’s ability to progress on the course. 

Course Fee

£450

Payment can be done in instalments, however, certificate will not be issued until full payment received.

Progression

Successful learners can progress through the suite of qualifications included in this specification and further to other qualifications such as:-

• TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) 

• TQUK Level 4 Award in Education and Training (RQF)

• TQUK Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (QCF).

Introduction to the Qualification

The TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator).

This qualification is suitable for learners who work, or wish to work, with children from birth to 5 years old in a variety of settings. The qualification prepares learners for employment as Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. It develops the knowledge and skills required to work with children from birth to 5 years together with an understanding of the expected development of children aged 5 to 7 years. The qualification also provides opportunities for the confirmation of competence for learners working towards Early Years Educator status.  

Accreditation 

This qualification is accredited through TQUK. 

TQUK is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales.

Qualification Purpose

The qualification is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required when working with children from birth to 5 years of age. It is relevant to a wide range of job roles in early years settings and is suitable for learners who are working or want to work at a supervisory level in the Children's Workforce in England.  

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above. Learners must be working, volunteering or on a placement in a suitable workplace as the qualification requires the assessment of knowledge and competence. 

Guided Learning Hours (GLH), Course Delivery & Duration 

These hours are made up of all real time contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by the assessor and an allocated placement mentor. The delivery of this qualification is flexible. This can be done either through face to face or online tutorial sessions, telephone or email guidance and work placement visits. The GLH for this qualification is: 367. Achievement of the qualification requires a minimum of 350 hours of work experience working with children. (350 hours could be equivalent to 15days at 8 hours per age groups (e.g. babies, toddlers and young children). The real work environment must encompass the age range from birth to 5 years old. Learners who are already working within the children’s workforce will be able to use their ongoing experience in their work environment to enable them to achieve the skills and competences required. The learner and assessor will agree the length of time for work placement to ensure sufficient experience gained to complete all ‘Be Able To Criteria’ to demonstrate their practical skills working with children. The learner has up to one year to complete their qualification.

Assessment

Assessment must done through a range of assessment methods. For example, written assignment, direct observation, professional discussion and work products. Evidence must be mapped to meet the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria.  Learners must achieve 62 credits from the 17 mandatory units. All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a pass - there is no grading. 

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• Level 5 Diploma for Senior Practitioners in an Early Years Setting

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services 

• or to a Foundation Degree in childcare.    

• or to employment in a job role such as: assistant pre-school worker or assistant in a children’s centre, day nursery or nursery school or in a nursery class in primary schools.

Qualification Fee 

The course fee is £2000. Course fee can be paid in installments as agreed.

Introduction to the Qualification

TQUK Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual.

Qualification Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to gain the understanding and skills that a level 2 early years practitioner needs to demonstrate to be considered qualified to support young children from birth to 5 years old. It is relevant to a wide range of job roles in early years settings and is suitable for learners who wish to enter employment.

Accreditation 

This qualification is accredited through TQUK. 

TQUK is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above.

Qualification Fee

The course fee is £1250. Course fee can be paid in installments as agreed.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH), Course Delivery & Duration 

GLH for this qualification is 300 hours. These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training.

Learners are expected to study and complete aspects of their assessment portfolio in their own time. This additional time is expected to be approximately 155 hours over the cycle of the programme. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 455 hours.

The learner and assessor will agree the length of time for work placement to ensure sufficient experience gained to complete all ‘Be Able To Criteria’ to demonstrate their practical skills working with children. The learner has up to one year to complete their qualification.

Assessment

Assessment must done through a range of assessment methods. For example, written assignment, direct observation, professional discussion and work products. Evidence must be mapped to meet the relevant unit, learning outcome and assessment criteria.  All learning outcomes must be met to achieve a Pass - there is no grading.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• TQUK Level 3 Award in ICT in Early Years (RQF)

• TQUK Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) (RQF)

• or to employment in a job role such as: assistant pre-school worker or assistant in a children’s centre, day nursery or nursery school or in a nursery class in primary schools.  

What does the qualification cover? 

This qualification provides learners with the first aid skills they require to enter into the children’s workforce. The aim of the qualification is to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to paediatric first aid. This qualification is accredited through Highfield Awarding Organisation and it meets Ofsted requirements. 

Topics include:

• The role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive.

• How to administer first aid to an infant or a child with head and spinal injuries, who is choking or suffering from anaphylaxis. 

Who is it suitable for?

The qualification is designed for learners who have responsibility for children, whether at work in their setting or within a domestic environment. Its topics are regarded by the Early Years Foundation Stage as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.

How is it assessed?

You will be assessed by a practical demonstration and a multiple-choice theory test. 

How long does it take to complete?

The duration is 12 hours and expected to be completed over 2 days. Our delivery method is a mixture of Day 1 online live training and Day 2 face-to-face training. 

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

This qualification will allow you to administer paediatric first aid as part of your current job role. It is valid for 3 years and then must be renewed if you wish to continue to practise paediatric first aid.

What is the course fee?

The course fee is £89.00 per person. 

What does the qualification cover? 

This qualification provides learners with the first aid skills they require to enter into the children’s workforce. The aim of the qualification is to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to emergency paediatric first aid. This qualification is accredited through Highfield Awarding Organisation and it meets Ofsted requirements. 

Topics include:

• The role and responsibilities of the paediatric first-aider and providing first aid for an infant or a child who is unresponsive.

• How to administer first aid to an infant or a child with head and spinal injuries, who is choking or suffering from anaphylaxis. 

Who is it suitable for?

The qualification is designed for learners who have responsibility for children. Its topics are regarded as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health of infants and children who are under the care of trained personnel.

How is it assessed?

You will be assessed by a practical demonstration and a multiple-choice theory test. 

How long does it take to complete?

The duration is 6 hours. 

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

This qualification will allow you to administer paediatric first aid as part of your role working with children. 

What is the course fee?

The course fee is £59.00 per person. 

Introduction

This qualification specification is designed to outline all you need to know to offer Highfield Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 qualification. It relates to the reformed qualifications that must be taken by learners registered on Highfield’s functional skills qualifications from 1 September 2019.

Qualification regulation and support

Our centre is approved and accredited through Highfield Awarding Body to deliver functional skills qualifications. The Highfield functional skills qualifications in English at level 2 are regulated by the regulators of England (Ofqual).

Course Fee £350 inclusive of registration and examination.

Resit Fee £150 only if the learner fail their examination and needs to do a resit.

Guidance on results notification and certification 

To achieve the Highfield Functional Skills Qualification in English at Level 2 learners must successfully pass all 3 mandatory components. 

Speaking, Listening and Communicating: Malearn will inform Highfield of a learner’s achievement of this component by submitting a notification of completion (NOC).

Reading and Writing: Learners must successfully pass the 1 mandatory assessment for reading and the 1 mandatory assessment for writing. 

If unsuccessful, learners may re-sit the assessment. There will be an additional fee for each resit. There is no limit to the number of attempts a learner may take. The tutor will continue to provide appropriate support to prepare learners for the assessment. The qualification outcome is pass or fail. After successfully completing all 3 components, a certificate will be issued.

E-assessment and remote invigilation

his e-Assessment is regulated assessments on your computer. This will be remote online invigilation. This means the assessment can be done at home when it is convenient with the learner. This allow learners to sit their assessments from their own homes. A distance invigilation remotely monitors learners taking assessments and ensures they meet exam environment requirements. 

Introduction 

This qualification specification is designed to outline all you need to know to offer Highfield 

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 qualification at your centre. It relates 

to the reformed qualifications that must be taken by learners registered on Highfield’s 

functional skills qualifications from 1 September 2019. 

Qualification regulation and support 

Our centre is approved and accredited through Highfield Awarding Body to deliver functional skills qualifications. The Highfield functional skills qualifications in English at level 2 are regulated by the regulators of England (Ofqual).

Course Fee £350 inclusive of registration and examination. 

Resit Fee £150 only if the learner fail their examination and needs to do a resit. 

Guidance on assessment, results notification and certification  

Level 2: Learners must successfully complete 1 external assessment. Each qualification 

consists of ONE mandatory component and is assessed by an externally set examination 

(paper-based or on-screen) that consists of two parts: 

1. the Calculator Test 

2. the Non-calculator Test 

As the names suggest, learners may use a calculator during the Calculator Test, however 

calculators MUST NOT be used during the Non-calculator Test. 

Calculators must be available to learners during the Calculator Test. Learners are NOT 

permitted to use the calculator application on their mobile phone; mobile phones are 

prohibited during all functional skills examinations. Only calculators with basic functions are permitted (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division), learners are not permitted to use scientific or advanced calculators. 

Marks from the two parts are combined and the result (pass/fail) will be released using the 

combined mark from both parts of the examination. 

Each part of the examination requires learners to demonstrate underpinning knowledge skills and problem-solving techniques in realistic settings as determined by a set of subject content.

After successfully completing the assessment, a certificate will be issued. 

If unsuccessful, learners may re-sit the assessment. Learners opting to re-sit must complete both parts of the assessment (the Calculator Test and the Non-calculator Test). 

Centres must select the re-sit option when scheduling a re-sit. Please note that there is a charge for each additional assessment taken. There is no limit to the number of attempts a learner may take, but centres should provide appropriate support to prepare learners for the assessment. 

The qualifications support progression to further study (e.g. GCSE) and are suitable for 

delivery in a wide range of learning environments either as stand-alone qualifications or as part of a larger programme of study (e.g. an apprenticeship). 

E-learning, e-assessment and remote invigilation 

Learners will be given access to BKSB e-learning materials. A tutor will be allocated to the learner for ongoing support and guidance. Live zoom sessions are flexible and will be mutually agreed with the learner and tutor.  

We can arrange e-assessment through Highfield. This e-Assessment is regulated 

assessments on your computer. This will be remote online invigilation. This means the 

assessment can be done at home when it is convenient with the learner. This allow learners to sit their assessments from their own homes. A distance invigilation remotely monitors learners taking assessments and ensures they meet exam environment requirements.