Introduction to the Qualification

The qualification is suitable for individuals who:

• Are not yet in a teaching role
• Are in a teaching role, or who have just started a teaching role (in-service)
• Want a short qualification
• Have the potential to study at this level, which has the same level of demand as that of study for a-levels
• Want a qualification without a minimum teaching practice requirement

Qualification Purpose

The Level 3 Award in Education & Training is an introductory teaching qualification, which prepares learners for teaching or training in a wide range of contexts. It does not develop competence, as learners are not required to be in a teaching position. The qualification is suitable for individuals who wish to teach & forms a foundation for those with little or no previous experience of teaching or training. Some units from the Learning and Development suite of qualifications may be achieved within this qualification. These units require practice to be assessed in the trainee teacher’s place of work.

Entry Requirements

• The qualification is suitable for learners of 18 years of age and above
• There are no specific entry requirements and learners do not need to have teaching practice hours to achieve the qualification.
• There may be a requirement, by a learner’s employer for them to hold a current DBS Certificate if they currently or intend to work with learners who are covered by the DBS regulations. It is the learner’s responsibility to seek advice from their employer regarding this, along with attending any necessary Safeguarding information events.