Award in Education and Training

The objective of the qualification is to support a role in the workplace and prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level. The qualification is supported by the Education and Training Foundation.

It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, such as:

• Individuals not currently teaching or training – achievement of the qualification does not require practice other than microteaching, unless units from the Learning and Development suite of qualifications are selected;
• 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 trainee teacher’s practice; and
• Individuals currently working as assessors, who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching.

In order to complete this qualification, learners are required to:

• Be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• There are no other prerequisites for these qualifications. Although it is advised that learners already hold a level 2 qualification, as well as a GCSE pass in English & Maths
• These qualifications are suitable for learners in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

The course will be delivered over 5 weeks, 2-hour live webinar each week, with dedicated learning & skills coach.

On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF).

This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which must cover all assessment criteria of the units selected. The portfolio of evidence will be assessed and internally quality assured by the Highfields.