Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)

Overview

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is aimed at those learners who are not currently teaching, learners who are currently teaching and training, and those learners currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching.

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) provides learners with the knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and relationships in education and training. It provides understanding and implementation of inclusive teaching and learning, facilitation of individual and group learners, and knowledge of assessment and its implementation in education and training.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. Awarding organisations do not set any other entry requirements, but training providers or colleges may have their own guidelines.

Progression routes

• Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:
• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)

Age range

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 19 years old to undertake the qualification.

Qualification structure

To successfully achieve this qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 12 credits:

3 credits from the mandatory group A,

6 credits from optional group B, and

3 credits from optional group C.

Units covered

• Mandatory Units
• Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
• Optional units Group B
• Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
• Facilitate learning and development for individuals
• Facilitate learning and development for groups
• Optional units Group B
• Understanding assessment in education and training
• Understanding the principles and practices of assessment