Overview
This Level 3 Award in Education and Training lets you apply for ‘affiliate’ status with the Society for Education and Training (SET), preparing you to teach at a post-16 level in the private sector or further education institution. A direct replacement for NVQ/QCF PTLLS, this level 3 teaching qualification is ideal for those who have little or no teaching experience or training and want a course which will allow them to gain a respected, accredited qualification online in their own time at their own pace.
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an accredited qualification on the RQF framework, regulated by Ofqual. You’ll learn all about the roles, responsibilities, and relationships involved in further education, how to deliver inclusive sessions which engage and motivate learners, and the use of assessment methods and record-keeping.
What’s more, even though you’ll need to demonstrate teaching competency as you complete this course, you’ll have the option to do this by microteaching a short lesson to a peer group.
What you'll learn
In the first unit, you’ll look at the roles and responsibilities of a teacher, the learning and assessment cycle, and factors which might disrupt effective learning. You’ll also tackle issues of quality assurance, GDPR, accountability and compliance, and health and safety.
Next, you’ll discover tips for inclusive teaching and assessment, as well as how to set up an effective learning environment. You’ll look at how to motivate learners and use blended learning options, as well as study models such as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Bloom’s taxonomy.
In the third unit, you’ll explore the function of assessment in learning and development, looking at different assessment methods, key concepts and principles, and the responsibilities of the assessor. You’ll also compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods, learn about the standards and criteria that an assessor works to, and more.
Extra info
Awarding Body
TQUK is the fastest growing Ofqual regulated awarding organisation in the UK. Operating in over 400 centres worldwide, they provide a wide range of vocational qualifications that conform to a high standard, specialising in the areas of first aid, education and training, health and safety, and health and social care.
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Course Outcome
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete one mandatory unit and a minimum of two optional units. At the end of this course, you’ll be awarded a formal certificate of achievement from NCFE, the UK’s leading sector specialist in health, care and education.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
How is this course assessed or examined?
This course is assessed in two ways:
Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs)
Each unit is followed by a tutor-marked assignment (TMA) which will be completed at the end of each module and marked by your personal tutor.
You will not be required to take an external exam with this course as your portfolio of evidence is internally assessed by us and externally quality assured by the awarding body. Your personal tutor will provide feedback on your work, and should there be any amendments required, they will outline what is needed for you to complete that assignment.
Observation
This course requires one observation in the form of a micro-teach (fancy name for a short lesson). This means somebody will need to observe you in practice, conducting a micro-teach. This could be in a workplace, a voluntary placement or here at Oxbridge.
We offer one complimentary observation for this course to any student on the UK mainland, which is enough to complete the course.
More information about practical observations
Entry requirements
Given the nature of the course, the minimum entry age is 19. There are no other formal entry requirements for this course. However, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.
