Award of Proficiency in Access Arrangement Coordination (APAAC)
An accredited qualification for professionals who are responsible for coordinating Access Arrangements for General Qualifications in secondary schools and Further Education colleges.
In the last few years, the responsibilities of secondary and FE SENCos and Additional Needs Coordinators have increased exponentially. In the light of this, an increasing number of centres are appointing an 'Access Arrangements Coordinator' to oversee the administration of examination access arrangements. With rigorous and targeted training and time to focus specifically on this area of special needs and disabilities, such a role can be an effective and efficient way to manage the requirements of a successful access arrangements system. Training such as the APAAC - a fully accredited course from Include-ed/Communicate-ed - provides one route to the training required to carry out this role.
- Takes about 30 hours to complete
- Suitable for those new to the role as well as those with experience
- Taught content delivered through online video presentation accessible at any time
- Students complete assignments linked to taught content
- Equips you to carry out your role proficiently and with confidence
- Start dates available every month
Cost: £425
Course Structure
The APAAC taught content is delivered through online on-demand video presentations which can be accessed at any time.
Students complete assignments linked to the taught content. These vary from multiple choice assessments, organising the training of colleagues using an online video presentation, to the supervised administration of standardised screening tests and completing JCQ paperwork.
Section 1 Foundation: WHAT?
- What are Access Arrangements?
- What Access Arrangements are available for candidates?
Section 2 Identification: WHO?
- Who is eligible for Access Arrangements in our Centre?
Section 3 Application: HOW?
- How do we make these Access Arrangements available?
- How do we apply?
For more information on the APAAC course, please email admin@include-ed.org.uk.