City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a nationally accredited qualification that provides an introduction to teaching for those who would like to work, or currently work, within Further Education, independent training providers or local authorities.

This programme is suitable for those who are new to the teaching profession, people who are not currently in an education or training role, or those working as an assessor and looking for an introduction to teaching.

Key Facts

• Attendance: No college attendance is required. All your course materials, support and assessment will be provided online and you will be allocated a distance learning tutor who will support you through the course.
• Duration: 6 months
• Start dates: Start at any time
• Location: Anywhere

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however candidates must be considering a subject for delivery and be aiming to achieve, or have achieved, a qualification in their subject at the appropriate level. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a good standard of English and Maths.

Course Content

You will study the following modules:

Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training 

This unit will enable you to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training. You will explore: 

• The role and responsibilities of a teacher 
• Legislation and codes of practice 
• Equality & Diversity  
• Meeting individual learner needs 
• Maintaining a supportive learning environment 
• Promoting appropriate behaviour and respect 
• Working with other professionals 
• Boundaries between teachers and other professionals 
• Referral processes to meet learner needs 

Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training 

This unit focuses on ensuring that teaching and learning approaches meet the needs of different types of learners. You will cover: 

• Features of inclusive teaching and learning 
• Strengths and limitations of teaching approaches 
• Embedding English, Maths, ICT, and the wider curriculum into your teaching 
• Ways to motivate and engage learners 
• Establishing ground rules 
• Devising a lesson plan 
• Justifying teaching and learning approaches 
• Using resources and assessment methods to meet learner needs 
• Communicating with learners 
• Providing constructive feedback 
• Evaluating your own teaching delivery 
• Identifying areas for improvement 

Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 

This unit covers the principles and practices of assessment in learning and development. You will look at:  

• Functions and key principles of assessment  
• The responsibilities of the assessor 
• Regulations and requirements 
• Assessment methods  
• Planning and managing assessments 
• Risks in assessment and ways to minimise them  
• Learner involvement and peer assessment 
• Adapting assessments to meet needs of learners 
• Ensuring valid, reliable, and fair assessment decisions  
• Importance of Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)  
• Dispute resolution  
• The use of technology in assessment 
• Policy and procedures relating to confidentiality and health and safety  
• Reflective practice and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 

Assessment

Course assessment is via assignments, delivery of micro-teach sessions and providing feedback on others’ micro-teach sessions.

Course Fees

Course fees must be settled prior to the start of the course. If you have not achieved your qualification by the planned end date detailed in your individual learning plan, continued support and course access is available by paying monthly direct debit payments until certification is achieved.

Course Fee

£550 plus £75 Awarding Body Fees

* Awarding Body Fees are payable by all students or employers and recharged at cost and may be subject to change.

The CAW Loans2Learn scheme is a personal loan that can help you to spread the cost of your course into manageable payments. The loan can be used to fully or partially cover your course fees (but does not cover any awarding body fees, such as enrolment and examination fees). Please contact us for more information.

Before making any financial decision it is recommended that you seek advice from an independent source, for example the Money Advice Service.

These are current figures and may be subject to change. The differences in course fees reflect the level of funding that is available as a result of government policies and priorities. These may be as a result of age, employment status, previous education achievements, or location for example, and are outside the control of CAW Business School.

What Next?

On successful completion of the programme you will have a greater understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer. You could pursue an appropriate teaching role, or progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.