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Award in Education & Training Level 3

Start Dates: You can start this course through the year - courses run from September through to June - we have a course starting in January 2024

Attendance:

This course will be delivered remotely with classes each week. Classes will typically last 3 hours each week. Additionally there will be time required to conduct reading and independent writing of assignments. the course duration is 16 weeks.

One to one support shall also be provided by the class tutor.

What will I study?

Award in Education & Training Level 3

What knowledge and skills will I gain?

The Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) has been designed to provide an introduction to teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities.

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 new to the profession – although the qualification does not require practice (see explanation above), opportunities may be made available to observe and provide feedback on a trainee teacher’s practice; and
Individuals currently working as assessors, who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching.

Entry requirements

In order to complete this qualification, learners are required to:

• Be a minimum of 19 years of age

There are no other formal entry requirements. However, there is a requirement to carry out an initial assessment of a trainee teacher’s personal skills in maths, English and ICT.

Will I have to pay for the course?

You may be entitled to this course for free if this is your first level 3 qualification. Adult Learning Loans can be accessed to support covering the fee.

How much will it cost?

£672.00

Learners will be required to pay for this qualification. However, depending on your person circumstances some learners may qualify for these qualifications to be either partially or fully funded via the Adult Education Budget. Our enrolment team will undertake an assessments with you onsite and advise you on how these qualifications will be funded. Alternatively, Adult Learning Loans can be accessed to support covering the fee.