Level 3 Diploma for
Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
Our Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification offers an innovative approach for school support staff to develop in their role.
The programme is designed to further develop existing knowledge and skills, whilst also providing specific learning pathways to develop expertise across key areas of education. Learners will also develop a range of digital skills and explore how technology can play a central role in supporting a range of teaching and learning scenarios.
Designed by educators, for educators - our learning pathways are based on ‘lived experience’ within the education sector and provide contextualised learning experiences, relevant to roles and responsibilities.
Qualification Overview
To complete the apprenticeship framework you will need to achieve 62 credits in total. Credits are achieved in the following combination:
Mandatory units - 32 credits
Optional units - 12 credits
Level 2 Essential Skills Wales, Communication - 6 credits
Level 2 Essential Skills Wales, Application of Number - 6 credits
Level 2 Essential Skills Wales, Digital Literacy - 6 credits
Essential Skills
Welsh Government is committed to raising the levels of Essential Skills across Wales. Communication, Digital Literacy and the Application of a Number of qualifications are integral element to the funded apprenticeship frameworks. These are usually delivered through workshops at one of our centres and will be planned well in advance. If you have completed Essential Skills previously or are able to provide suitable evidence such as GCSE certificates or similar, you may be exempt from completing this element of the qualification.