Level 3 Award In Education and Training

About this course

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification. Achieving this Award will provide sufficient evidence that the learner has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare, plan, deliver and evaluate basic teaching and learning sessions, in a variety of teaching or training contexts. This introductory, knowledge-based teaching qualification has no minimum teaching practice requirement.

This qualification is suitable for those wanting to start their career in vocational teaching. This award is a great introduction to teaching and support progression to Level 4 & Level 5 teaching qualifications This course may be undertaken by individuals who are not in a teaching role. However, there is a minimum requirement to take part in micro–teaching. It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including: ∙ individuals not currently teaching or training ∙ individuals currently teaching and training, including those who have just begun or are about to begin ∙ individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification providing an introduction to teaching. It gives learners the opportunity to: ∙ develop knowledge related to teaching and learning ∙ develop skills in teaching and learning ∙ achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification ∙ develop their own personal growth and engagement in teaching and learning.

What will the course involve?

• Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and relationships in Education and Training 

• Facilitate Learning and development in Groups

• Facilitate Learning and Development for individuals

• Understanding and using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training

• Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

What qualifications will I need?

This qualification is suitable for those wanting to start their career in vocational teaching. This award is a great introduction to teaching and support progression to Level 4 & Level 5 teaching qualifications This course may be undertaken by individuals who are not in a teaching role. However, there is a minimum requirement to take part in micro–teaching. It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including: ∙ individuals not currently teaching or training ∙ individuals currently teaching and training, including those who have just begun or are about to begin ∙ individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification providing an introduction to teaching. It gives learners the opportunity to: ∙ develop knowledge related to teaching and learning ∙ develop skills in teaching and learning ∙ achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification ∙ develop their own personal growth and engagement in teaching and learning.

How much will the course cost?

Next Steps

This award is a great introduction to teaching and support progression to Level 4 & Level 5 teaching qualifications