73 Teaching & Training courses in Cardiff

LEARNING COACH QUALIFICATION – IS IT RIGHT FOR ME? A Learning Coach plays a vital role in guiding and supporting young people in their educational journey, helping them develop a range of skills and attributes that contribute to successful learning, personal growth, and future success. Pursuing a qualification to become a qualified Learning Coach is beneficial for enhancing skills, credibility, and effectiveness in supporting learners’ development. It provides a foundation of knowledge and expertise that contributes to successful coaching experiences. This qualification consists of three units (two mandatory, 1 optional). Please see the Agored Cymru website [https://www.agored.cymru/Units-and-Qualifications/Qualification/126718] for full course information, where you can choose the units to suit the needs of your staff. It will cover the following: * Young People’s Development: Factors influencing learning, motivation, and barriers to learning. * Learning Styles and Inclusive Planning: Learning styles vs. Universal Design for Learning (UDL), planning for inclusive learning. * Reflective Practice: Comparison of reflection models, engaging in reflective practice. * Coaching for Learning: Communication and coaching skills, coaching models, functions of Learning Coaching * Assessing Young People: Interview skills, communication styles, assessing achievements and barriers to learning. * Developing Learning Pathways: Coordinating individualised learning pathways, engaging young people in goal-setting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FURTHER INFORMATION This course spans six months and covers various aspects of Learning Coaching, including understanding learning processes, personal and emotional factors affecting learning, coaching techniques, reflective practice, communication skills, inclusive planning, assessment, and the coordination of individualised learning pathways. Students will engage in assignments, reflective journals, case studies, and portfolio building to demonstrate their understanding and application of the concepts and skills covered in the course. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARNING OUTCOMES * Professional Competence: A formal qualification ensures that Learning Coaches have a solid understanding of best practices, theories, and methodologies in the field of education and coaching. It provides them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support learners in their development. * Credibility: Having a recognised qualification enhances the Learning Coach’s credibility and reputation. It demonstrates their commitment to their role and their ability to provide high-quality guidance and support. * Improved Effectiveness: Learning Coaches who have undergone formal training are better equipped to assess learners’ needs, design personalised learning plans, and provide targeted support. This leads to more effective coaching outcomes. * Personal Growth: Going through a qualification process often involves self-reflection, skill development, and continuous learning. This contributes to the personal growth and professional development of the Learning Coach. * Network and Community: Enrolling in a qualification program provides Learning Coaches with the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the field. This network can offer support, resources, and collaboration opportunities.

The emphasis is on competence, fitness to practice and life-long learning. Underpinning this is that clinical specialists and experts take the lead in teaching and training to develop knowledge and skills. However, not everyone has the tools to teach knowing how to is the key to successful learning, this programme is designed to Train the Trainer.

Internal Quality Assurance IQA Level 4

Become a qualified assessor

If you assess students knowledge, skills and competence in the workplace against industry or occupational standards. This is the industry standard qualification that you must hold. You must be able to work with 2 learners in the workplaces to demonstrate your assessing skills. The course is delivered split into 3 parts: • 4 half day workshops delivered via Zoom • The completion of 3 assignments. • Practical work – carrying out assessment activity in the workplace Through attending this course, you will be able to: * Understand the role of an assessor and the principles and practices of assessment * Plan assessments in the workplace with at least two learners * Use different assessment methods, make assessment decisions and give feedback to learners * Involve learners and others in the assessment process – ensuring decisions are countersigned, quality assured and that assessment practice is standardised Apply legal and regulatory requirements to your assessment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FURTHER INFORMATION * To complete this qualification you must have access to 2 learners in the workplace who are working towards industry or qualification standards. * We are working in partnership with Bridgend College to fund this course – please ask us about eligibility requirements. * Please read the Terms and Conditions associated with this course. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS * Gain the industry standard qualification to be a workplace assessor * Interactive online workshops and one to one support to complete assignments * One to one mentoring to support achievement of the practical unit * Course delivery and mentoring support with an experienced assessor

£ Enquire * Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF) * Brand new course coming soon * Currently run via virtual classrooms * Ask us for more information!

Your Curriculum - Getting it Right! A whole day, whole school practical workshop to tackle Ofsted's "Quality of Education", "Curriculum Intent, Implementation & Impact". Exclusively for independent schools that are inspected by Ofsted.

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

A whole day of workshops for groups of pupils throughout your school, delivered by a dedicated ally of disabled people. Engaging and thought-provoking, these workshops are a must for schools that want to challenge prejudice and promote disability equality. WORKSHOPS WILL HELP PUPILS TO: * learn more about disability and human rights * hear disabled people’s perspectives * identify common stereotypes and some of the prejudices disabled people face * consider what disability is and how it arises * understand the difference between impairment and disability * review terminology and its effect on disabled people’s identities * learn about disabled people who have made a difference * ask sensitive questions anonymously * become advocates for disability equality 95-100% OF PARTICIPANTS SAY THAT THEY FOUND OUR WORKSHOP HELPFUL Some of the reasons pupils have given for finding the workshop helpful are: * “Until today I had always been scared of disabled people but today I have learnt that disabled people have a heart and emotions too.” * “I now understand more about disabilities. My sister and brother has disabilities.” * “It shows that although disabled people have limits they can do many things.” * “Because presenter told in very simply way about complicated things and used interesting examples.” * “Now I know that disabled people do things differently.” FAQS: How long is each workshop? 40-45 minutes; this can be adjusted to fit in with your school day. How many workshops will you deliver? We can deliver up to six workshops in a day. How many pupils should there be in each group? The workshops are interactive, so they are more effective with groups of around 20 pupils. We are often asked to work with larger groups and this still generates excellent feedback from pupils and staff. What year groups are these workshops for? The workshops are suitable for all year groups in primary and secondary schools; we adapt the content and presentation according to the age of pupils. Does a member of staff need to stay with the group? Yes, we ask that a member of staff is present at each workshop. Will you need any equipment? We ask for a computer, projector and access to the internet. Pupils will need a pen to write with. How are the workshops evaluated? At the end of each workshop we ask all (except the youngest) pupils to write down if they have found it helpful or not and why; we may also offer them an opportunity to ask a question anonymously.If schools have opted for this (please see optional extras below) we will send the school written responses to questions and a transcript of pupils’ feedback as evidence of impact. COST: CSIE price: £800+vat plus expenses Optional extras: a) written responses to pupils’ anonymous questions (£50+vat) b) transcript of pupils’ feedback, as evidence of impact (£50+vat)

THE NVQ HAS NO SET DATES. ONCE REGISTERED YOU WILL BE ENROLLED ON THE SYSTEM WITH COMPLETION TIMES BELOW What is an NVQ? * An NVQ is a competence-based qualification. The qualification is an International recognised work-based qualification. Once qualified, it will demonstrate to employers that you are skilled and able to perform well in your role at work. * This is where you will be able to demonstrate your ability at work and complete a list of job knowledge questions regarding the units in your qualification. It is the candidate’s responsibility to engage with the Assessor and gather the evidence that will match the assessment criteria in your NVQ.   How can the candidate gather the onsite/work evidence and job knowledge questions? * Risk Assessment * Method Statement * Drawings * Materials * Measuring, Cutting, Positioning, and securing in place what you are installing.   Methods of ways of gathering evidence - * Videos – this will be the candidate setting up their video and then demonstrating their skills and ability on site and then upload to the candidate’s portfolio. * On site assessment - where your assessor will come out to you and observe you demonstrating your skills. This will depend on the site location and assessors’ location. If the site location is too far for the assessment to take place, it will be solely video evidence. Your Assessor will instruct you on how to complete your videos. * Witness testimony - your Assessor will hold a recorded discussion with your manager/supervisor to confirm where, when and how you have completed the work to the specifications. * Photos – They can be used as part of an assessment. They will not be accepted if the candidate isn’t in the photo. Photos cannot be used to build up a portfolio but can be used as part of the videos showing the full completed job and also in the Assessors on site assessment observation report.   Job Knowledge Questions account for 65% of the NVQ qualification. These can be saved to your computer and typed as this will be the quickest and easiest route or you can print them out and hand write them. They are very important, and they are written to see if you have the knowledge behind what you are doing on site or at work. The questions are all relevant to the work that you do.   What is the process? * Speak to sales - billy@citytraining.com [billy@citytraining.com] or 0300 373 3337 * Complete the City Training Group Registration Form * A copy of your photographic ID (Passport or Driving Licence) * Once enrolled on the NVQ, your Online portfolio (Quals Direct) and certificate of registration will be set up. You will receive an email from the online platform with your username (your email address) and password. * Arrange with your Assessor to complete your Induction. * Complete your knowledge questions. * Arrange with your Assessor your site assessment. * Assessor will contact your Manager/Supervisor for a testimony. * Recorded Professional Discussion with you to confirm your ability and authenticate your portfolio. Cost – Level 2 - £750 + Vat. If you would like to add an additional pathway, they would be £300 each added pathway. Level 3 - £950 + Vat. If you would like to add an additional pathway, they would be £300 each added pathway. Time Scale of the NVQ? The NVQ is candidate led. This will depend on how committed the candidate is and how much work the candidate has lined up. Your Assessor cannot complete you without the evidence. For a level 2, we aim to have the candidate completed in 4 – 8 weeks, Level 3 from 4 – 12/16 weeks