The Level 3 Award in Education & Training is an introductory, knowledge based teaching qualification which can be undertaken by individuals who are not yet in a teaching role (pre-service), or are currently teaching (in-service). However, there is a minimum requirement to take part in micro teaching. Micro-teaching is an activity where trainee teachers prepare & deliver a short teaching & learning session to their peers & then evaluate their practice.
Introduction to the Qualification
The Level 3 Award in Education and 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 and forms a foundation for those with little or no previous experience of teaching or training.
The qualification is suitable for individuals who:
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
Learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits from three mandatory unit groups