BTEC Award in Education and Training (Sept Start) Level 3

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Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Overview
This programme is designed to follow the new national standards for Further and Higher Education. If you work as a trainer or want to begin teaching as a career this introductory course helps you to understand teaching methods, principles and skills required by the education sector. It is intended as a 'taster' and will provide you with a starting point if you wish to progress to a full teaching qualification.

Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements although it is usual to have a Level 3 qualification in your subject area. Additionally Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications are expected.

Please note that the course will only run if a minimum number of students enrol.

Composition of the Course
On this programme you will study the following mandatory units:

Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training

Understanding and Using Inclusive Approaches in Education and Training

Understanding Assessment in Education and Training

The course will run over 15 weeks (one 3-hour taught session per week). There are usually two start dates per year, September and January. There are usually two attendance options, currently either Tuesday or Thursday evening from 6.00-9.00pm.

The programme is managed and taught by an experienced lecturer and Higher Education Academy Fellow who is also the author of the book ‘The Games Teachers Play – Activities and Resources for KS3 to PGCHE’.

You will be assessed by completing an online portfolio of your work. You will also complete a micro teach in a subject area of your choice during one of the classes.

The programme takes place at our Town Centre campus.

Award Received
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF).

Progression
You can progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training, or you can follow the training career path and complete the CIPD Certificate in Training Practice. You can also work towards Assessor or IQA qualifications.

Course Fees
The course fees for 2016 are still to be confirmed. The fees in 2015 were £300 (plus a £57 registration fee).

Fees may increase should there be a significant change to the underlying cost of providing the course, such as in periods of high inflation, or fundamental changes to course structure due to regulatory or legal obligations. In all cases we will seek to set the maximum of any annual fee rise to the greater of the Retail Price Index or 5%.

Fees are due at enrolment and an instalment plan is available. Once you have enrolled you are liable for the full course fee, regardless of whether the full course is completed or not.

Quality Assurance (QA)
QA systems are embedded throughout the College and the College is regulated by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). The College is also routinely inspected by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills).