SEA3 – VTCT (Skillsfirst) Level 3 Award in the Principles of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
This qualification is now closed for Registrations
Certification end date: 31/07/2026
Qualification summary
This qualification has been designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to understand Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the process of early intervention. It also covers the legislation which impacts on SEND, as well as the role and responsibilities of the SEN Co-ordinator.
It could also be suitable for those seeking employment who having the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable competences. It could also be used as CPD for experienced and specialist staff seeking a qualification to recognise their competence.
The aim of this qualification is to enable you to develop the skills and understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the process of early intervention and the legislation which impacts on SEND. It also enables the learner to gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the SEN Co-ordinator.
This qualification also has a wider use and could be recognised outside the child/adult care sector .
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Qualification structure
To achieve this qualification learners must achieve the mandatory unit.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 89
Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 110
| Qualification number | Qualification reference |
| SEA3 | 603/3351/0 |
Mandatory unit
| RQF unit no. | Skillsfirst unit no. | Unit title | GLH value |
| T/617/0918 | BB3 | Principles of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities | 89 |
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