Education & Training QualificationsAssessor & IQA Qualifications

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About In2Ambition In2Ambition, an accredited City and Guilds centre.

As an Education & Training provider, we offer and deliver a wide range of qualifications both online and in a classroom environment.

We provide a learner focused model to support and ultimately inspire each individual so they achieve their desired aspirations.

Our skilled advisors are trained to provide guidance which is both independent, and impartial, to ensure all our learners are enrolled on the right course for them to achieve their desired outcomes.

Forward“ Nothing will determine our success as

a nation in the 21st century, more than how well we educate our children” Barrack Obama.

At In2Ambition we share this view as our mission to support and nurture the next generation to achieve their full potential.

We ensure that our further education qualifications are accessible to the widest reach; we achieve this by offering our courses through distant learning, online or in the classroom.

Each learner we enrol is supported by our Professional Development Coach’s (PDC’s) who have extensive knowledge, professional experience and passion. This means that each learner is coached and guided through their course.

At In2Ambition, our aim is to ensure that whether you are taking your first inspired step into teaching or becoming an Assessor or Quality Assurer, you experience the best learning environment and go on to achieve your aspirations and make them a reality.

Kufa Matiya, CEO

Reasons to Study with In2Ambition

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LEO Our Learning Environment Online (LEO) platform is learner focused, interactive and easy to use.1

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2 Study Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere* Education and Training is at the heart of what we do

3 Sharing Days We host regional classroom based knowledge sharing days, designed for our learners to support & help each other.

Our dedicated Professional Development Coach’s (PDC) We provide all our learners with a dedicated PDC who have extensive experience and knowledge of all courses.

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5 Our dedicated PDC’s are passionate and supportive to ensure that all our learners achieve their qualifications within expected timescales.

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Excellent TeachingDedicated customer service

Our aim is to ensure that our solutions enable businesses to develop their people to achieve their maximum potential.

Learners

Our focus as a provider is to ensure that we enable our learners to achieve their desired aspirations and attain the qualification and skills required to progress.

So whether you are in employment and looking to develop your skills, been made redundant or just looking to start a new career, at In2Ambition we are at the epicentre of the Education and Training industry.

Our courses are delivered through distant learning via LEO, our online Moodle learning platform or in a classroom environment.

Employers

We work with businesses to design and deliver tailor-made training programmes, either online or face to face.

Our aim is to ensure that our solutions enable businesses to develop their people to achieve their maximum potential.

Education & Training Qualifications

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We believe in inspiring and nurturing aspirations.

As an ‘outstanding service provider’ our aims and capabilities are:

Our People, Our Strength, Your Success

Ability and know-how within the world of employment and upskilling of young people to give them essential employability skills.

Understanding of both the needs of the employer and the apprentice.

Capability to ‘best’ match learners to the right programmes.

Purpose and ambitious goals to deliver excellence as standard.

High expectations in setting direction and monitoring learner progress.

A learner focused ethos.

The above means that our model fulfils the key areas outlined by Ofsted to achieve the ‘journey to excellence’ pathway.

Assessment

The Award is assessed through written assignments, production of a lesson plan, delivery and an observation of a micro teach. All candidates will be required to attend a micro teach day which will be arranged by In2Ambition.

Progression

The qualification gives candidates a minimum threshold to teach, which some organisations will accept for employment. Candidates can also undertake the following if they meet the minimum requirements:

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

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Level 3 Award in Education & Training 600/9554/4

Programme: Approximately 6-12 weeks Qualification No: 6502-31 Entry Requirements: Age 19+ GLH: 48-61

Overview

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching and learning and is aimed at those whose role may not be teaching or those who would like to develop their knowledge of education and training.

Candidates who successfully complete this qualification will have a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in relation to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusion and meeting the needs of learners.

Candidates will be required to be involved in one hour of micro teach, developing a lesson plan, delivering and assessing for a minimum of 15 minutes and observe others, giving constructive feedback to them for 45 minutes.

Modules & Assignments

Throughout this course there are three units to complete equating to 12 credits:

1. Roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

2. Understanding and using inclusive learning and teaching in education and training

3. Understanding assessment in education and training

Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training 601/0253/6

Programme: Approximately 26 weeks Qualification Number: 6502-41 Credits: 36 GLH: 140 (plus 30 teaching hours)

Overview

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is a teaching qualification which requires the candidate to undertake 30 hours of teaching practice in either an employed or voluntary basis, therefore it is suitable for both in-service and pre-service (those who are not currently employed as a teacher) candidates.

Candidates will gain a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in relation to legislation, equality and diversity, inclusion and meeting the needs of learners. They will demonstrate their skills in planning, delivery, and design and assessment techniques and will require 3 hours of teaching to be observed.

Modules & Assignments:

1. Roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

2. Planning to meet the needs of learners

3. Delivering education and training

4. Assessing learners in education and training

5. Using resources in education and training

6. Inclusive practice

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If candidates have undertaken the PTLLS or Level 3 Award in Education and Training, they are able to APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) the roles, responsibilities and relationships module.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed through written assignments, observations and product evidence.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be a minimum age of 19.

Candidates should be qualified/ experienced in the subject they intend to teach.

All trainee teachers joining this programme will undertake an initial assessment of skills in English, Mathematics and ICT. On joining the programme, if candidates have already completed a recent initial assessment, their record of development needs and previous actions to address them, will be reviewed.

Progression

The qualification allows candidates to progress into employment as teachers, dependent on the employers’ minimum requirements. Candidates may also wish to develop their skills further by completing the following:

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

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Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training 601/0254/8

Programme: Approximately 52 weeks Qualification Number: 6502-51 GLH: 360 Hours (plus 100 teaching hours)

Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a teaching qualification which has a practice requirement of 100 teaching hours, either as an in-service teacher/trainer or pre-service (those not employed as a teacher), in a voluntary capacity for students aged 14 plus.

Candidates will be required to complete written assignments using Harvard referencing, analytical and critical thinking skills. Candidates will need to demonstrate their application of theories and principles in education and training in their practice within their development and delivery of the curriculum.

Within the 100 hours of teaching, there is a requirement of 8 hours of observation of which 4 must attain Grade 2 to the Ofsted grading standard.

Modules & Assignments

1. Theories, principles and models in education and training

2. Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training

3. Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training

4. Wider Professional Practice

5. Action learning to support development of specialist pedagogy

6. Developing, using and organizing resources within a specialist area

7. Inclusive practice

Entry Requirements

Learners must be a minimum age of 19.

Candidates should be qualified/ experienced in the subject they intend to teach and have access to 100 teaching practice hours. Where candidates have completed CTLLS or Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, they may APL 20 hours of teaching practice and 2 observations.

It is recommended that all candidates be working to a minimum of a Level 2 in English, Mathematics and ICT. If upon joining the programme the candidate has already completed a recent initial assessment, their record of development needs and previous actions to address them, will be reviewed.

Progression

The qualification allows candidates to progress into employment as teachers/trainers in organisations whose learners are 14+. Candidates will also be able to apply for QTLS from the Education and Training Foundation.

Candidates can also complete the Literacy and Numeracy specialist units if not selected in their main award.

They may also apply to Universities to undertake the BA Honours degree in Education.

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Do you want to progress in your career? Our qualifications are designed for learners who want to progress to become assessors and carry out quality assurance in most learning environments including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and Third Sector.

Our dedicated Personal Development Coaches will help, guide and support you through your tailor-made programme to successfully achieve your accredited learning qualification on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) and qualifications on the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF).

Assessor & IQA Qualifications

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement 501/1679/4

Programme: Approximately 12 weeks Qualification No: 6317-33 Entry Requirements: Age 19+ GLH: Minimum 84 Hours

Overview

This qualification is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace. This qualification is for candidates who would like to be a fully qualified assessor for learners in either the classroom and/or the work environment. This course will enable you to assess competencies in a range of qualifications such as; Apprenticeships, Functional Skills, Technical Certificates, NVQ’s, Awards, Certificates and Diplomas.

Modules & Assignments:Throughout this course there will be three units to be completed equating to 15 credits:

1. Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

2. Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment

3. Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding Entry Requirements:Candidates are required to be employed within an environment where they have access to apprentices who are undertaking a NVQ in their occupational subject.

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Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 501/1677/0

Programme: Approximately 4 weeks Qualification No: 6317-30 Entry Requirements: Age 19+ GLH: Minimum 24 Hour

Overview

Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment is a knowledge-only award for anyone interested in knowing more about assessment or who need to know about assessment practice as part of their role but who are not currently practicing. This might include people like aspiring assessors or as a professional development qualification for managers, HR or quality assurance personnel.

Modules & Assignments

Throughout this course there will be one unit to be completed equating to 3 credits:

1. Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this qualification.

Progression

Candidates are able to progress onto Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

Candidates must hold a minimum of Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in their subject area, along with currency of practice in order to assess to the qualification standards.

Progression

Candidates are able to progress onto Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice after 12 months experience as a practicing assessor.

Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice 501/1649/6

Programme: Approximately 4 weeks Qualification No: 6317-40 Entry Requirements: Age 19+ GLH: Minimum 45 Hours

Overview

A knowledge-only award for those who are starting their journey as an internal quality assurance practitioneror for those who need to know about internal qualityassurance but who are not carrying out qualityassurance themselves. This might include people like experienced assessors or centre managers, HR or quality assurance personnel.

Modules & Assignments

Throughout this course there will be one unit to be completed equating to 6 credits:

1. Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking this qualification.

Progression

Candidates are able to progress onto Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice, if the learner has completed the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement and has been working as an Assessor for at least 12 months.

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Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice 501/1678/2

Programme: Approximately 12 weeks Qualification No: 6317-41 GLH: Minimum 90 Hours

Overview

For practitioners who conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process from within a centre or organisation, by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors.

Modules & Assignments

Throughout this course there are two units to be completed equating to 12 credits:

1. Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

2. Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment

Entry Requirements

Learners must be a minimum age of 19.

Candidates must hold an Assessors Award, such as D32/33, A1 or the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement for a minimum period of 12 months and be employed as a practicing assessor.

Progression:

Candidates are able to progress onto Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice 501/1680/0

Programme: Minimum 8 weeks if you already hold Level 4 Award in IQA, 26 weeks if not Qualification No: 6317-42 Entry Requirements: Age 19+ GLH: Minimum 115 Hours

Overview

This course is for practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have a responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors. They may also develop systems and lead on visits from outside agencies such as awarding organisations.

Modules & Assignments

Throughout this course there are three units to complete equating to 17 credits:

1. Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

2. Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment

3. Lead the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment

Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold an Assessors Award, such as D32/33, A1 or the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement for a minimum period of 12 months and be employed as a practicing assessor.

Progression

Development to an External Quality Assurer for an Awarding Organisation where they meet the minimum requirements.

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Further Education & Training Qualifications

Level 3 Award in Education & Training

Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training

Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training

Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles & Practices of Assessment

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice

Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice

Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice

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