Level 3 Certificate in Adult Literacy Subject Support (9483)
What is the aim of the Award?
This qualification is intended to develop a basic knowledge and understanding of language and literacy frameworks including personal and social factors that influence language and literacy learning and development as well as an advanced level of personal English usage. It is also intended to develop skills in supporting learning at a variety of levels with adult literacy learners.

Are there entry requirements?
Candidates seeking to work towards this qualification must be competent in both literacy and numeracy to at least level 2 at the time they begin their programme. This can be demonstrated through the achievement of the adult literacy and numeracy national tests, or through other relevant qualifications or experience.

How will I achieve the Award?
The assessment plan will be agreed between you and your Staff Development Centre tutor who will provide ongoing support throughout the process using various support mediums to ascertain progress with activity in the plan and give support as appropriate.

Units
Personal communication skillsPortfolio evidence, internally assessed and externally verified
Knowledge and understanding of language and literacy frameworksExternally set assignment, externally marked
Personal and social factors and their impact on individual learnersExternally set assignment, internally marked and externally verified
Language and society: factors influencing language and literacy developmentExternally set assignment, internally marked and externally verified
Learning support theory and practicePortfolio evidence, internally assessed & verified, externally verified

Guided learning hours approximately 75 hours