Accredited Course
Accredited Level 7 - Diploma in Assessment and Intervention for Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties
Length
12-18 months
Cost
£3450
Location
eLearning
About the course
The BDA Accredited Level 7 Diploma in Assessment and Intervention for Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties provides training for individuals who already hold ATS/APS (or equivalent), have a professional interest in assessment for dyscalculia and the necessary skills to study at level 7. The course is modular and flexible and can be undertaken part time, through online learning, over a period of twelve/eighteen months. It includes academic written tasks followed by teaching practice. These are delivered under the guidance of a group tutor with access to peer support provided. Please note that this course will require a time commitment of up to 12/16 hours per week.
Booking your place
There are three intakes each year - January, May and September. Students will need to complete and submit an Application Form and supporting documents including certificate and references, prior to booking. We advise you to submit your application at least six weeks before your preferred start date. The initial application process can take up to 30 days before notification. Successful applicants maybe invited to an interview with the course leader.
*All training courses are subject to availability and there is no guarantee that we will have a space available on the next training course even if we have approved your application. We reserve the right to accept or reject your booking.
Who is this course suitable for?
The BDA Level 7 Diploma in Assessment and Intervention for Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties (AMBDA Dyscalculia) provides training for individuals who already hold ATS/APS (or equivalent) and have a professional interest in assessment for dyscalculia. The course is modular and allows for flexible self study and can be undertaken part time, through online learning. Individuals can apply for the course at any time to join a cohort in either January, May or September.
The course is suitable for assessing all age groups. You will be qualified to diagnose dyscalculia either in pre-16 or post-16 depending on the age of the learners you assess and teach on the course. It may be possible for you to qualify to teach and assess across all age ranges; you would need to contact us to discuss this further. This would require additional study time and cost.
What is the qualification?
This level 7 diploma holds BDA AMBDA Dyscalculia and/or an APC.
Entry requirements
To undertake this Level 7 Diploma in Assessment and Intervention for Dyscalculia and Maths Learning Difficulties (AMBDA Dyscalculia) you must already hold ATS/APS or have completed a course leading to ATS/APS within the last three years. The course must include two years full-time (or equivalent hours part-time) teaching experience in order to fulfil AMBDA D requirements.
This is a postgraduate qualification and students will be expected to work independently at this level.
Students will need to complete and submit an application form prior to booking any elements of the Level 7 certificate. This provides us with information about your background and experience and will help us determine whether you are eligible for the course. Once your application has been approved and you have been accepted onto the programme, you will then be able to book the course.
How is the programme put together?
The course is delivered entirely through e-learning. All students will have access to a group tutor. The communication will primarily be via email with telephone calls/TEAMS used when needed. A reading/website list will be provided for students to undertake additional guided learning. Access to study groups will also be made available to students in order that they can share thoughts and ideas with peers.
The course consists of online content in a range of formats as well as reflective activities to check learning as the individual progresses through the course. There will be ongoing formative and summative assessment.
This programme has been designed to provide students with:
- Flexibility in booking and planning your study time to fit around other activities;
- Regular input from a team of specialist tutors who all hold APC status;
- Utilisation of independent online study;
- The option to book and pay for the programme in two instalments;
- Alternatively, the entire programme can be booked and paid for upfront.
Please note: you will have access to the course for a period of 12/18 months from your start date.
The course module will automatically expire 18 months after it has been loaded to your account. Should you need to extend this timeline, please liaise directly with your allocated group tutor; who will advise you of the process to apply and pay for extension.
All prices correct at the time of publication. All prices are subject to change.
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