Introduction
The VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a qualification for those interested in a teaching career in further education or for those who have recently started teaching.
This award is designed to equip a wide range of teachers/trainers and facilitators with the requisite skills and knowledge required to fulfil a teaching role. During this course you will learn about preparation, planning and basic course design. You will also gain teaching delivery skills and participate in microteaching sessions. Evaluation skills and techniques also form part of the course content.
This qualification provides a sound introduction to teaching/training and is suitable for both experienced practitioners who would like to secure a professionally recognised qualification as well as those new to teaching. The VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training will enable you to work in a teaching role and progress on to a broader teaching qualification.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
This qualification has been mapped to the relevant NOS and is regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Prerequisites
To undertake this qualification, you must be 18 years of age and above.
Assessment
Throughout this qualification you will produce a portfolio of evidence. This will confirm the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have learnt. Your work will be assessed, and quality assured by centre staff. An external quality assurer, appointed by VTCT, will visit our centre to sample and quality-check assessments, the internal quality assurance process and the evidence gathered.
Observation outcomes
For practical elements you will be observed by your assessor throughout each unit to show your competence and participate in microteaching sessions.
Assignments
You will complete three assignments to show your knowledge.
Exams
There are no exams within this qualification.
Course delivery
The course will be delivered in the evening on a weekly basis over twelve weeks 5.00pm-9.00pm.
Start date: Tuesday/Thursday evenings. Please contact the academy for dates.
Course fee – £495
The course fee includes VTCT registration.
Face-to-face training, online course content, email support and assessment.
A £100 non refundable deposit will be required to secure a place.
