Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Running for 3 hours a week, over 13 weeks, the Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching in the post 14 education and training sector. It is designed to give you an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training; teaching and learning approaches; session planning skills; delivery of inclusive sessions which motivate learners; and using different assessment methods and record keeping.

About the Course

You will study:

• Roles, responsibilities and relationships in the further education and training sector

• Understanding inclusive learning and teaching

• Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches

• Principles of assessment. 

Entry Requirements

You should have a qualification or extensive experience in the subject you intend to teach, and GCSE English and maths or equivalent. IT skills are desirable. Applicants who do not have GCSE English or maths may be admitted to the course at the discretion of the course leader. You should be prepared to take a literacy assessment during the interview.

Progression

You may wish to go on to the Diploma in Education and Training (DET)/PGCE in order to achieve a full teaching qualification.