Level 3 Award in Education and Training

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification, aimed at learners aged 19 and above, as an introduction to teaching and vocational training. It is an entry-level qualification for those wishing to get into or progress in the Education and Training Sector.

The qualification is to prepare learners for employment and supports them to progress to a teaching or training role within the workplace, work-based learning, CPD training and those engaged in the delivery of assessing vocational achievement or apprenticeships.

This qualification meets the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including:

• *Individuals not currently in a teaching or training role: *Achievement of the qualification doesn’t require practice as the assessment of practice takes place in the session.
• Individuals currently teaching and training: Although the qualification does not require in-service practice, opportunities may be made available to observe and provide feedback on a trainee teacher’s current placement.
• *Individuals currently working as assessors; *who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching

To be awarded a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, you must gain a minimum of 12 credits (3 credits from the mandatory unit in Group A, 6 credits from Group B and 3 credits from Group C) see below:

Mandatory unit – Group A:

Unit 01: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training (3 credits)

Optional units – Group B:

Unit 02: Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training (6 Credits)

Unit 03: Facilitate learning and development for individuals (6 Credits)

Unit 04: Facilitate learning and development in groups (6 credits)

Optional units – Group C:

*Unit 05: *Understanding assessment in education and training (3 Credits)

Unit 06: Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (3 Credits)