Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Online)

This qualification provides an introduction to teaching. It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, such as:

• Individuals not currently teaching or training achievement of the qualification does not require practice other than microteaching unless units from the Learning and Development suite of qualifications are selected;
• Individuals currently teaching and training (including those who have just begun teaching and training) although the qualification does not require practice other than microteaching (unless units from the Learning and Development suite of qualifications are selected), opportunities may be made available to observe and provide feedback on a trainee teacher’s practice;
• Individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching.

There are no specific entry requirements

Learners must complete the one mandatory unit (3 credits) and an additional 9 credits from the optional units (6
credits from Group B and 3 credits from Group C)

Mandatory Unit (Group A)
1. Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and
training

Optional Units (Group B)
2. Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in
education and training
3. Facilitate learning and development for individuals
4. Facilitate learning and development in groups

Optional Units (Group C)
5. Understanding assessment in education and training
6. Understanding the principles and practices of assessment