Level 3 Certificate for Supported Employment Practitioners

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The Level 3 Certificate for Supported Employment Practitioners is the ideal next step for front-line professionals who have completed the Supported Employment Techniques course and are ready to progress to a full qualification. Whether you’re converting from the introductory course or seeking a comprehensive certification, this accredited qualification—developed and delivered for over a decade—is your gateway to excellence in supported employment practice. 

Accredited by Gateway Qualifications, this course blends theory with practical application, enabling learners to demonstrate their understanding and delivery of the five-stage supported employment model and its core values through a portfolio, professional discussions, and observations

Who is this training for?

This qualification is designed for professionals working across a range of supported employment contexts, including: 

  • Supported Internships 
  • Inclusive Apprenticeships 
  • Supported Employment Programmes 
  • Connect to Work Delivery 

Whether you’re new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this course supports you in evidencing your practice against the full end-to-end model, national occupational standards, and values of supported employment. 

Please note: Learners must be in a role that provides work-based opportunities to meet the evidence requirements. This includes actively supporting individuals on their employment journey. 

If you’ve already completed the BASE Supported Employment Techniques course, you can opt for the Level 3 Certificate Conversion Course—details below. 

Course Aim

This course provides an in-depth exploration of each stage of the supported employment model. Through a combination of taught sessions, portfolio work, professional discussions, and observations, learners will: 

  • Develop a deeper understanding of best practices 
  • Apply learning directly to their own work 
  • Build confidence and capability to deliver impactful services for both customers and employers 

Guided by expert trainers and supported by a dedicated assessor, learners will complete six units: 

  1. Y/505/2401 – The Core Values of Supported Employment 
  1. M/617/1470 – Engaging Job Seekers in Supported Employment 
  1. F/505/2635 – Working with Jobseekers to Identify and Plan for Supported Employment 
  1. T/617/1471 – Engaging Employers in Supported Employment 
  1. A/505/2634 – Job Matching and Securing Supported Employment 
  1. T/505/2633 – In-Work Support and Career Development for Supported Employment 

Assessment is via a portfolio of evidence, including workbooks, work products, observations, and professional discussions. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will: 

  • Strengthen their working knowledge of supported employment 
  • Confidently apply best practices in real-world settings 
  • Be equipped with tools and strategies to deliver high-impact services 
  • Demonstrate competence across the five-stage model and core values 

Delivery Format

Delivery Format 

  • Level 3 Certificate: 8 online sessions (3.5 hours each) 
  • Conversion Course: 3 online sessions (3.5 hours each) 
  • Learners have 12 months to complete their portfolio
     

Format: 100% Online 

Pricing

Individual Bookings 

Level 3 certificate 

  • Full Price: £2,156.25 + VAT 
  • BASE Members Discounted Rate: £1,725 + VAT

Conversion Course

  • Full Price: £1,437.50 + VAT
  • BASE Members Discounted Rate: £1,150 + VAT


Group Commission (up to 16 participants) 

If you were to commission this course the individual costs will remain the same. 

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Questions?  training@base-uk.org