MAPS Childcare, Learning & Development Department
Level 2 Award/Certificate in Work with Parents - Programme Overview
What is the Level 2
award/certificate in
work with parents?
This Award/Certificate is developed from National Occupational Standards that are based
on typical parent support roles job roles within the care sector. The Award/Certificate is a
work based qualification that assesses the individual's competence to do a job. Awards/
Certificates differ from more traditional qualifications in the following ways:
- There are no formal entry requirements
- Participants are not required to have any prior qualifications to achieve the Award/
Certificate
- Participants are principally assessed on their ability to do the job, rather than by means
of Examinations
- Assessment is via a Portfolio of Evidence
- Award/Certificate's can be gained using a variety of assessment methods
- They take into account previous experience
- They allow individuals to work at their own pace
- Assessment is undertaken, where possible, in the work environment by MAPS
Who can do this
qualification?
The Award/Certificate in Work with Parents is suitable for people who work as a cofacilitator,
volunteer and parent support workers (under supervision) or anyone who is
looking to further develop their childcare competencies in preparation for a senior role.
This is work based programme and participants are required to be within a setting that
enables them to evidence competencies based on the national standards at Level 2. An
Award/Certificate level 2 takes approximately 12 months to complete.
How does it benefit
you the employee?
As well as giving you the opportunity to develop new skills, the Work with Parents Award/
Certificate provides you with a better understanding of your support role and the environment
in which you work. It also enables you to gain a nationally recognised qualification,
which will serve as a solid foundation for career progression and the achievement of
higher level qualifications.
How does it benefit
employers?
It enhances the skills of employees, thereby improving performance in the workplace. It
also boosts the motivation and confidence of the employee and provides an independent
measure of performance against national standards. It generates tangible performance
outcomes by increasing employees' skills and supporting existing training and development
to lead to enhanced provision.
How much does It
cost?
It may be possible to fund this qualification via Overview funding provided by the government.
To access this funding criterion must be met. All administration is undertaken
by MAPS training and there is no charge to the participant or employer unless the participant
is not eligible for funding.
What can this
lead to?
Successful completion of the Award/Certificate Level 2 in Work with Parents can lead
onto a Award/Certificate Level 3.
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