QA Level 3 Award In Education And Training (Distance Learning)

Course Description

SKU: CMT020O

This online Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is a recognised teaching qualification, which not only develops and refines tutor delivery but also elevates profiles and widens future opportunities. Often referred to as 'train the trainer', this course helps support tutors to meet the highest quality of education. This course is highly valued by customers and employers alike. In fact, we ask our own tutors to complete it as part of their qualification process.  

Who’s it for?

This qualification provides an introduction to teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work in the further education and skills sector for, e.g. Further Education (FE) College, Independent Training Providers and or Local Authorities. Learners might include:

• Individuals not currently teaching or training – achievement of the qualification does not require practice other than microteaching
• Individuals currently teaching and training, including those new to the profession – although the qualification does not require practice (see explanation above), opportunities may be made available to observe and provide feedback on a Learners practice
• Individuals currently working as Assessors who want to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching

 

What’s involved?

This course will be delivered over a minimum of 48 guided learning hours. It is delivered online by our partners ITG Training and can be taken from anywhere in the world. The course includes a video-based micro-teach, where learners will be able to further develop their skills within a teaching environment.  

Pre-requisites

• Computer with internet connection
• Learners must be at least 19 years old on certification
• Learners must possess basic maths, English and IT skills
• Learners must complete ITG Training's pre-application forms

 

What’s included?

3 month's access to the virtual learning environment. Course completion is mandatory within this time frame.  

What will I learn?

Key learning points are:

• Teaching roles, responsibilities, and boundaries
• Legislative requirements
• Inclusion, equality, and diversity
• Learning needs
• Promoting Appropriate Behaviour and Learning Outcomes
• Learner differences
• Theories of learning
• The Education Environment
• Boundaries of teaching
• Learner needs and points of referral
• The teaching, learning and assessment cycle
• Functional skills
• Teaching principles
• Induction, icebreakers, and ground rules
• Assessment methods
• Assessment types
• Teaching, learning and assessment approaches
• Assessor roles and responsibilities
• Communication
• Making assessment decisions and providing feedback
• Involving learners in the assessment process
• Record keeping
• Self-evaluation and CPD
• Devising an inclusive session plan
• Delivering a micro-teach session