Course Overview
This City and Guilds Level 3 qualification is aimed at candidates who would like an introduction to teaching and training; you do not have to be in a teaching or training role to engage with the course. Delivery is through a blended programme in which theory and the more practical elements of the course, including the delivery of a micro-teach are predominantly facilitated through face-to-face learning, with further opportunities for online tutor support.
What will I learn?
This qualification will equip you with the basic skills and confidence required for planning, delivering and assessing learning and covers the knowledge and skills required by teachers in further education and skills sectors such as:
- Roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
- Inclusive teaching and learning approaches
- Planning lessons and resources
- Motivating learners
- Assessment of learners and record keeping
- Feedback for learning
- Develop skills in reflective practice
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification is a foundational qualification to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to effectively deliver training and education in various settings. It equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to start a career in teaching or training.
This is a programme with blended, flexible delivery. Learning will be predominantly undertaken face to face with online access to tutor support resources. The Micro Teach assessment is required to be delivered on a face-to-face basis.
Assessment is through building a portfolio of evidence which includes assignments for each of the 3 units, a micro teach session, session plan, evaluations and observation record. Please note that micro-teach sessions may be videoed as part of the end assessment process.
You will be expected to be able to engage in independent study, though you will have access to a personal tutor throughout your qualification.
Entry Requirements
- You must be at least 19 years of age.
- You will need good communication and writing skills, ideally working at a level 2 competency.
- You will need to be IT literate, as the course requires the use of IT.
- Enrolment will be subject to a successful interview and initial assessment.
Additional Costs and Information
You must be able to access a computer with a reliable internet connection.
The course fee includes online support for queries, marking of assignments with feedback from your tutor, registration and certification fee.
Attendance at college for the practical Micro-Teach element is a compulsory requirement for completion of the course.
The AET will run at different campuses throughout the 2024-2025 academic year with start dates of:
Trowbridge 09:30am-12:30pm 15/10/24 to 28/01/25
Salisbury 18:00pm-21:00pm 06/02/25 to 05/06/25
Lackham 09:30am-12:00pm 04/02/25 to 03/06/25
