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EXPERT PRACTICE IN WORK WITH TRAUMATISED CHILDREN

A groundbreaking multi-agency qualification for all professionals who work with traumatised children and young people.

Level 4 in vocational education has changed with the replacement in 2008 of the National Qualifications Framework with the Qualifications Credit Framework. The old Level 4 is now Levels 4, 5 and 6. Our new Level 4 Certificate welcomes this development, providing a genuine step up from Level 3, with a core unit drawn from our Level 3 Diploma, but with the addition of deep reflective practice. Students then choose two option units that deal with specialist areas of their practice, enabling them to develop real expertise in their field.

Level: 4

Target Audience

This course is appropriate for anyone working with children and young people who have been traumatised by childhood experiences, including:

• Designated Teachers, SENCOs and EWOs
• Social workers
• Foster carers
• CAMHS staff
• Youth Offending Teams

Students must hold a relevant qualification at Level 3, or show that their academic or vocational experience equips them to study at Level 4.

Benefits

• Professional development focused on acquiring new skills and knowledge
• An Edexcel-accredited qualification mapped to NVQ and the Registered Manager Award
• Flexible monthly start dates, with access for up to two years
• Students can study wherever they have internet access
• The training package includes academic, administrative and technical support

Content and Structure

• The course provides a notional 190 hours of learning, 30 hours per unit
• Students complete one core unit and two option units to achieve the full qualification

• Core Units:
  • Attachment, Trauma and Resilience
  
  
• Option Units:
  • Working with Disabled and Traumatised Children and Young People
  • Working with Sexually Traumatised Children and Young People
  • Gender and the Role of Men in Child Care
  • Working with Children and Young People Affected by Parental Issues
  • Managing stakeholder communications

Assessment

Students are assigned a personal tutor who provides guidance and support as well as assessment of written assignments. To demonstrate learning and the ability to apply theory to practice, students complete a short written assignment at the end of each module of learning.

Key Features

• Students receive a comprehensive user manual as well as online guidance
• The friendly Akamas team is always available to provide support by telephone or email
• A public forum allows students to share support, experiences and insights
• Agencies obtain clear feedback on the progress of each student

Booking Information

To find out more about booking course places please call 01453 541860 or complete our Enquiry Form

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