Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Course Overview

Get a fantastic introduction to teaching with our education and training qualification.
If you’ve ever considered a career in teaching but weren’t sure where to start, then the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is a great way to give yourself and introduction to the role.
Designed for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE colleges, independent training providers or local authorities, the qualifications can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including:
  • Individuals not currently teaching or training
  • Individuals currently teaching and training, including those new to the profession
  • Individuals currently working as assessors, who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching
Topics covered include:
  • The teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
  • Ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
  • The relationships between teachers and other professionals in education and training
  • Inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
  • Ways to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment
The qualification is also supported by the Education and Training Foundation, and can either support a role in the workplace or prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level. This qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. The qualification is also regulated by Qualifications Wales.

Course Syllabus

This qualification encompasses three units which learners must complete successfully in order to achieve the qualification. The units are broken down as follows: Unit 1: Understanding the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.This introductory unit helps you to understand the introduction of teaching including health and safety, equal opportunities and the other professionals you may have to work with. Unit 2: Understanding and using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in education and training.This unit helps you to understand how people learn, the ways in which people communicate and how to use a range of different teaching methods and resources to help you meet your learners’ individual needs. Unit 3: Understanding assessment in education and training.This unit includes understanding the types and methods of assessment used in education and training, how to involve learners and others in the assessment process and the role and use of constructive feedback in the assessment process. Upon completion of the course the learners will:
  • Understand their own roles, responsibilities and boundaries in relation to teaching/training
  • Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches within a specialist area
  • Demonstrate session planning skills – plan deliver, observe and evaluate a micro-teach session
  • Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that motivate learners
  • Understand the use of different assessment methods
  • Understand and analyse the need for accurate record keeping and procedures including internal and external verification
To meet assessment criteria learners will need to prepare a simple timed plan prior to undertaking a 15 minute micro-teaching session that is observed and assessed as well as completing a portfolio of evidence of understanding.

Course Details


This 3 day course is delivered at your premises if suitable, or alternatively can be delivered at one of our dedicated training facilities.
On days one and two, one of our experienced tutors will guide you through the content for the three units, fully preparing you for the written assessments. The third day is the practical assessment day where each learner delivers a 15 - 30 minute micro-teach (mini lesson) on a subject of their choice.
After the course, learners are given a month to submit their three written assessments, during which time our submissions team are happy to provide formative feedback for draft work. A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 19 years of age to qualify.
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded the Ofqual regulated Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF).

Course Fees Include

  • The Level 3 Award in Delivering Training course includes:
  • 3 days of onsite training from our experienced trainers plus remote support as required
  • All training aids, including handouts
  • Assessment
  • Awarding Body certification

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