Our Courses

Our courses meet Guided Learning Hours (GLH) set by CACHE and are delivered through weekly live online training in daytime or evening sessions. Full support is offered throughout the qualification via your dedicated tutor.

A learning journey in intergenerational care

AHN Education and Training intergenerational courses are designed to provide learners with a journey from a basic introduction through to in-depth knowledge and application of the theory of intergenerational practice

We also offer the opportunity to achieve The Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

This will enable learners to assess others in their workplace

The Level 3 Award in Intergenerational Care and Education (CACHE accredited) 90 GLH

The Award consists of one unit:

Unit 1- Understanding the principles and processes of intergenerational work

This provides the basic understanding of the definitions, processes and general concepts of intergenerational work necessary to bring different generations together and to relationships between them

Course fee
£150.00

The Level 3 Certificate in Intergenerational Care and Education (CACHE accredited) 180 GLH

The Certificate is a two unit course, it includes:

Unit 1- Understanding the principles and processes of intergenerational work

Which provides the basic understanding of the definitions, processes and general concepts of intergenerational work necessary to bring different generations together and relationships between them as well.

Unit 2 - Observation and reflection of intergenerational work.

This provides an opportunity to observe and reflect upon intergenerational work in practice against the definitions, processes and concepts taught in unit 1. This can be studied as a standalone course or as part of the Diploma.

Course fee
£300.00

Students progressing to this unit from The Level 3 Award in Intergenerational Care and Education (CACHE accredited) unit will receive 50% discount.

The Level 3 Diploma in Intergenerational Care and Education (CACHE accredited) 550 GLH

This Diploma forms a comprehensive qualification in Intergenerational Care and comprises of 7 units. Learners choose to complete Unit 3 or 4 rather than both. The full Diploma incorporates Unit 1 and 2 from the Award and Certificate.

This Diploma will give the learner a full understanding of intergenerational work and the opportunity to set up their own IG practice in their own centre. Learners who opt for the full Diploma course must be qualified and working in early years, educational or care settings.

Unit 1 - Understanding the principles and processes of intergenerational work.

Which provides the basic understanding of the definitions, processes and general concepts of intergenerational work necessary to bring different generations together and relationships between them as well.

Unit 2 - Observation and reflection of Intergenerational work

This provides an opportunity to observe and reflect upon intergenerational work in practice against the definitions, processes and concepts taught in unit 1.

This can be studied as a standalone course or as part of the Diploma

Unit 3 - Understanding dementia and other age-related conditions

This unit provides a basic understanding of dementia and other age related conditions. This unit should be studied by childcare practitioners.

Unit 4 - Understanding child development and the government statutory guidance for schools

This unit provides a basic understanding of child development. It will explore the statutory framework for the EYFS and the Development Matters Guidance in order to facilitate safe and appropriate intergenerational (IG) engagement.

Unit 5 - Understanding and assessing the risks of Intergenerational work including health and safety, infection control and safeguarding

This unit is concerned with the understanding and assessment of the risks of intergenerational work and ways to overcome these risks.

Unit 6 - Effective Intergenerational Practice: Observation, Assessment, Planning and Evaluation

This unit facilitates a holistic approach that ensures that the child and older person are always central to the programme.

Unit 7 - Volunteers and Teamwork: Developing an understanding in cooperative strategies when working together in intergenerational settings.

This unit considers working with other practitioners and volunteers within intergenerational work.

Unit 8 - Developing, delivering and evaluating a differentiated, purposeful, relationship-based intergenerational programme appropriate for various needs and abilities with a team of practitioners and volunteers.

This unit is the culmination of the full course of intergenerational training and will give learners the opportunity to implement the skills and knowledge they have gained through this course of study. Students will feel empowered to take a lead in developing and delivering high-quality intergenerational programmes.


Course fee
£1000.00

The Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) (RQF) Level 3

The CAVA is a nationally recognised course for those practitioners who want to assess vocational courses and qualifications. We offer this as CAVA a hybrid course, offering online taught sessions and face to face sessions. The course includes three units which are both theoretical and practical. The evidence to achieve the course will include a portfolio of assignments, practical observations, and discussions.

The three units include:

Unit 1 - Understanding the principles and practices of assessment

This unit is a theory unit and is concerned with the function and principles of assessment and considers the variety of assessment methods used when assessing vocational qualifications.

Unit 2 - Assess occupational competencies in the work environment

This is a practical unit where you will demonstrate competence to plan for assessment and assess learners within work or placement environments using observations, questions and professional discussions.

Unit 3 - Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

This unit is a practical unit, where you will demonstrate competence in planning for and assessing learners' knowledge, skills and understanding using methods such as assignments, tests, presentations and discussions.

Course fee
£350.00