April 2008: Integrated delivery opportunities and new extras, news and support for 7303, 7304 and 7305
April 2008: Integrated delivery opportunities and new extras, news and support for 7303, 7304 and 7305 - 11 Apr 2008
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- new integrated delivery opportunities reference sheet
- more 7305 Diploma optional units launched
- visual recording clarification for the 7303 Award
- planning and enabling learning theory assessment clarification
- SmartScreen optional unit support
- Broadsheet's report on the teacher training reforms in England.
It follows the previous editions in March 2008.
New integrated delivery opportunities reference sheet
Centres, get time effective!Download the new City & Guilds Integrated Delivery Opportunities Chart (pdf file, 0.04mb).The chart provides an overview of all the available qualifications, units and modules.
It will also help delivery teams identify where they can combine programmes to deliver units that fall across more than one teacher training qualification available at their centre.
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More 7305 Diploma optional units launched
The following new level 4 optional units are now available for the 7305 Diploma:
- Planning and assessing for inclusive practice – 9 credits
- Working with the 14-16 age range in the learning environment – 9 credits
Download the updated 7305 Diploma level 4 optional units handbook (pdf file, 0.05mb).
Component numbers for the new units will shortly show on the Online Catalogue on Walled Garden. Please bear with us while systems update.
Email us your optional unit requirements.
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Visual recording clarification for the 7303 Award
7303 Award qualification handbook guidance stating, ‘Centres should make a visual recording of at least one of each of the candidate’s delivery of their theory assignment’ (page 25), is a recommendation to support good practice, but not a requirement.Back to the top
Planning and enabling learning theory assessment clarification
Task 1c, ‘integrating functional skills into their subject area (language, literacy, maths and ICT)’ should read: ‘Integrating functional skills into their subject area (English, Maths, ICT)’.This correction will show in the next version of the qualification handbooks, when produced.
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SmartScreen optional unit support
Support for the 7304 Certificate optional units, including Coaching and Mentoring, is now available.Not signed up yet?
Visit SmartSceeen for a free trial and to find out more.
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Broadsheet's report on the teacher training reforms in England
The spring issue of Broadsheet takes a close look at the new teacher training reforms and what it means for our centres and learners.
Read all about it in Broadsheet Online >>
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