About this qualification

This additional specialist technical qualification (ASQ) will provide learners with an opportunity to develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) relevant to their current or future roles and will equip them with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACEs in practice.

It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following areas:

• teaching and learning
• early years

This qualification builds on the outcomes within the Early Years Practitioner occupational standard (ST0888).

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for 19+ learners, who want an opportunity to develop an understanding of ACEs relevant to their current or future roles and will equip them with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACEs in practice.

What are the entry requirements?

Registration is at the discretion of the centre, in accordance with equality legislation, and should be made on the Portal. However, learners should be aged 19 or above to undertake this qualification and must be employed within an appropriate setting that allows learners to meet the assessment requirements of the qualification. It would also be advantageous for the learner to hold a relevant qualification at level 2 or level 3.

Centres are responsible for ensuring that all learners are capable of achieving the learning outcomes (LOs) and complying with the relevant literacy, numeracy and health and safety requirements.

Learners registered on this qualification should not undertake another qualification at the same level with the same or a similar title, as duplication of learning may affect funding eligibility.

How is this qualification structured?

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve three mandatory units.

How is it assessed?

This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured.

How long will it take to complete this qualification?

This qualification can typically be delivered within a year.

Do you need to be working to take this qualification?

To undertake this qualification, learners must be working within an appropriate setting to be able to meet the assessment requirements of this qualification.

What related qualifications can you progress to?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

• higher education:
  • early years education
  • teaching and learning

Funding for our qualifications

Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.

Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

• employment:
  • early years educator
  • teaching and learning practitioner