About Course
Cost of Course: £350
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) qualification is an introduction to teaching for those who work or would like to work in the further education and skills sector for further education (FE) colleges, independent training providers or Local Authorities. It is also an excellent qualification for trainers and individuals that wish to enhance their presentation and workshop skills.
Learners will build an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities related to planning and delivering inclusive training sessions.
Topics covered include: maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, relationships between teachers and other teaching professionals, assessing learners and providing constructive and developmental feedback.
This qualification forms part of the QA Education and Training suite of qualifications and replaces the QA Level
3 Award in Education and Training (RQF). As with the previous mentioned qualification, this qualification and
learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:
- National Occupational Standards for Learning and Development
- 2022 Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training
This QA qualification is designed to provide Trainee Trainers with an introduction to teaching/training in the further education and skills sector. It is a knowledge-based teaching qualification which has no minimum teaching practice requirement, and therefore, it may be undertaken by individuals who are not currently in a teaching or training role.
This qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 120 hours. Trainee Trainers must complete all assessments in all mandatory units and the assessments from the chosen optional unit successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification, including any referrals is 12 months.
Entry requirements
Trainee Trainers must be at least 19 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Trainee Trainers consider a subject for delivery and hold the relevant qualifications and/or experience in their chosen area of expertise to be able to deliver it.
We advise that Trainee Trainers have a minimum of Level 2 in English. If Trainee Trainers do not have Level 2 in English, they should record their development needs and agree an action plan to address them.
Assessment and Delivery
This qualification is delivered online using a virtual classroom and combines alive remote training and live microteach assessments.
Practical assessment – There is 1 practical assessment for this qualification. Trainee Trainers must be involved in at least 1 hour of microteaching. Each Learner must deliver a 15-minute microteaching session observed and assessed by a member of the delivery team throughout the course, with the results of each learning outcome recorded on the Microteach Observation Form. During the other 45 minutes, the Learner can either deliver additional microteaching sessions or observe the microteaching sessions of other Trainee Trainers.
Trainee Trainers need to submit valid evidence to show this took place. For each of their delivered microteach sessions Trainee Trainers will need to complete a:
- Session plan
- Session evaluation template
- Theory assessments:
- 3 x Learner Workbooks
How long does the qualification last
It is not a requirement for Trainee Trainers to renew this qualification however, it is recommended that they keep up-to-date with current practice in teaching and learning through regularly participating in personal development opportunities.
After I have Booked
Once you have booked the course, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. This will provide the details of the training course and venue address if it is face to face at one of our venues. You will receive joining instructions if it is online and also information about the course and what to bring on the day.
What is included in the course
Course Materials and timetable of learning.
How do I book?
To book click on the book now button for your chosen course and this can be paid via debit card or credit card. If you wish to pay via invoice please email hello@elixireducation.co.uk and an invoice will be issued and you can book directly with an advisor this way.
Who teaches on the course
This course is delivered by experienced, expert Education and Training instructors and assessors – all of whom have regulated training and assessor awards.
How many people will be on the course
We teach up to 12 people online.
How long is the course?
This qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 120 hours.
Trainee Trainers must complete all assessments in all mandatory units and the assessments from the chosen optional unit successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification, including any referrals is 12 months.
It has 2 elements:
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is the time a Learner is being taught and assessed under the immediate guidance of a Trainer/Assessor, which for this qualification is 48 GLH or 35 GLH (minimum) if the units are delivered holistically.
The number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation and study, including assessment, as directed by, but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of a Trainer, e.g. precourse reading, which for this qualification is 72 hours.
How long does it take for my certificate?
Once the course is completed and passed you will have your e- certificate within 2 weeks as it goes through our centres verification process.
What are my progression options?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) may be used towards other qualifications at the
same and higher level, plus aid career progression in a relevant profession.
Some possible routes of progression are:
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF)
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF)
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)