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Course Introduction

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) 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 microteaching. Microteaching is an activity where trainee teachers prepare and deliver a short teaching and learning session to their peers and then evaluate their practice. 

Who is this course suitable for?

Teachers, trainers, tutors or assessors who:

  • are not yet in a teaching role (pre-service)

  • 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

  • may have already achieved some Learning and Development units that can be brought forward into this teaching qualification

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) [Formally PTTLS]

What are the Entry Requirements?

The qualification is suitable for learners of 19 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.

However, there is a minimum requirement to take part in microteaching. Microteaching is an activity where trainee teachers prepare and deliver a short teaching and learning session to their peers and then evaluate their practice. 

How long does it take?

You set the pace. You choose when to start and how long you would like to complete the course. This qualification is described as taking 48 guided learning hours. Please use this as a guide and think about how many hours a week you are able to commit to studying.

Total qualification time is 120 hrs.  

Whether it takes 6 weeks or 12 months is entirely up to you!

How Will I Be Assessed?

A range of assessment tasks and assignments. Learners must be involved in at least one hour of microteaching. Each learner must deliver at least one 15-minute microteaching session, which is observed and assessed by a member of the centre staff team. 

For the additional 45 minutes, learners can either deliver additional microteaching sessions or observe the microteaching sessions of other learners.

Learners can deliver a one-to-one training session, providing they meet the requirements of the qualification.

Will I Need To Attend Classes?

No, however there is a minimum requirement to take part in microteaching. Microteaching is an activity where trainee teachers prepare and deliver a short teaching and learning session to their peers and then evaluate their practice.

Who Is The Awarding Body?

Training Qualifications UK

What Are My Progression Routes?
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

How much does it cost?

£800 (Flexible payment plans available)



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