Rhondda Cynon Taf - School Remodelling
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Using Resources Effectively
Higher Level Teaching Assistant Assessment
The following level 2 qualifications are equivalent to a GCSE and will meet the standard required for HLTA assessment. These are:
The Adult Numeracy certificate covers
The Adult Literacy certificate covers everyday word skills like reading and understanding texts, such as forms, newspaper clippings and letters and some features of writing such as spelling, punctuation and grammar.
The tests take about 60 to 75 minutes to complete. If the candidate feels confidant enough to do the test straight away it involves two separate visits to the training centre - one visit to register and another at least 2 days later to take the test. If candidates need help in preparing for the test, support is available at the centre or by distance learning over the internet at home, school or library. The training centre will respond to questions or provide individual coaching.
The course is primarily run on line. Anyone who can use a mouse should be able to do the course. If a candidate is not confident about using a computer they can do a short 30 minute course on basic computer skills. The course can be booked in advance. The internet link to the qualifications is attached. The courses are free.
Contact Dean Howells on 01443 810081 to book a place and for further information.
Aberdare Technology Centre, 24 Canon Street, Aberdare CF44 7ATor at the
Open Learning Centre (OLC), Mill Street, Pontypridd.Contact Theresa Lewis on 01685-889070 or 01443-407863 to book a place and for further information.
The cost of the key skills will be £120. Contact Ysgol Hen Felin Training Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad. Phone (01443) 431571 to book or for further information."
If you would like to gain a level 2 qualification in Welsh through a variety of options contact Colin Williams on 01443 744194 or e-mail him on i.colin.williams@rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk.
Some teaching assistants have already enrolled on the HLTA training programme run by ESIS. It is important to realise that completion of this programme does not guarantee entry on to the HLTA assessment route and preparation funded by the National Assembly. Candidates for HLTA assessment will still need to complete the National Assembly application forms once they are issued.