Award in Education & Training Level 3

Designed for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE colleges, independent training providers or local authorities, the qualifications can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including:

• Individuals not currently teaching or training
• Individuals currently teaching and training, including those new to the profession
• Individuals currently working as assessors, who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching

The qualification is also supported by the Education and Training Foundation, and can either support a role in the workplace or prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level.

Topics covered include:

• The teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
• Ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
• The relationships between teachers and other professionals in education and training
• Inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
• Ways to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment

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.