Education and Training Award Level 3 QCF
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This is well structured programme which is professionally administered; the course content is rich, the materials were delivered on time and the support from the centre was excellent. The tutor's response and feedback was timely and useful. I have, indeed, gained knowledge undertaking this course.
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Distance
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
120h
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Duration
12 Months
The Award in Education and Training qualification 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).
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an accredited qualification on the QCF framework, regulated by Ofqual. The qualification was supported by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) prior to its closure in July 2013.
This programme provides the knowledge that will enable you to:
Understand your own role, responsibilities and the boundaries of those in relation to teaching;
Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches for the context of flexible learning in your specialist area;
Demonstrate session planning skills;
Understand how to provide inclusive sessions which motivate learners;
Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record-keeping.
Please Note: The learner will be required to complete a practical Micro-Teach as part of the qualification.
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About this course
Key Topics
The Education and Training Award Level 3 QCF course is divided into four comprehensive units:
Unit 1 - Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training
Unit 2 - Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training
Unit 3 - Session Planning and Micro Teach Skills
Unit 4 - Understanding assessment in education and training
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Education and Training and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
IQ Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)
Qualification Number: 601/1301/7
Total Credits: 12
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This is well structured programme which is professionally administered; the course content is rich, the materials were delivered on time and the support from the centre was excellent. The tutor's response and feedback was timely and useful. I have, indeed, gained knowledge undertaking this course.
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Subjects
- IT
- Education and training
- Education Development
- Learning approaches
- Training Learning Outcomes
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Course programme
How is the course structured?
The Education and Training Award Level 3 QCF course is divided into four comprehensive units:
Unit 1 - Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
- Understand ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
- Understand the relationships between teachers and other professionals in education and training
Unit 2 - Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe features of inclusive teaching and learning
- Compare the strengths and limitations of teaching and learning approaches used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting individual learner needs
- Explain why it is important to provide opportunities for learners to develop their English, mathematics, ICT and wider skills
- Explain why it is important to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment
- Explain why it is important to select teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods to meet individual learner needs
- Explain ways to engage and motivate learners
- Summarise ways to establish ground rules with learners
Unit 3 - Session Planning and Micro Teach Skills
Learning Outcomes:
- Devise an inclusive teaching and learning plan
- Justify own selection of teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods in relation to meeting individual learner needs
- Use teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods to meet individual learner needs
- Communicate with learners in ways that meet their individual needs
- Provide constructive feedback to learners to meet their individual needs
- Review the effectiveness of own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning
- Identify areas for improvement in own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning
Unit 4 - Understanding assessment in education and training
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the purpose of the types of assessment used in education and training
- Describe characteristics of different methods of assessment in education and training
- Compare the strengths and limitations of different assessment methods in relation to meeting individual learner needs
- Explain why it is important to involve learners and others in the assessment process
- Explain the role and use of peer and self-assessment in the assessment process
- Identify sources of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process
- Describe key features of constructive feedback
- Explain how constructive feedback contributes to the assessment process
- Explain ways to give constructive feedback to learners
- Explain the need for keeping records of assessment of learning
- Summarise the requirements for keeping records of assessment in an organisation
(Please note: Unit 3 is aimed at preparing you for the micro-teach and as such it doesn’t have any assignments attached. Unit 3 is still required to complete the course.)
Assessment
The learner will complete a portfolio of evidence by successfully completing all of the activities at the end of each unit. This portfolio is assessed by your tutor who will mark and sign off each completed unit of study.
Upon successful completion of the 12 credits, students will receive a certificate of achievement from the awarding organisation, IQ.
Course Fees
Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Education and Training Award Level 3 QCF home study course is £493.75, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £395 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.
You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £98.75 and then 4 equal payments of £98.75 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.
Online Version : £395
Paper Version : £415
Additional information
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Education and Training Award Level 3 QCF