About This Qualification

The VTCT Level 3 Award in Education and Training will enable the learner to enter teaching employment and progress on to a broader teaching qualification.

Is your heart telling you to teach?

You have a burning desire to share your knowledge and help others develop their skills. Your experience in your subject makes you the right person to teach others all the tips and tricks you've learned along the way.

By the end of this course, you'll feel confident and competent when it comes to teaching your chosen subject.

You'll be able to create and work from lesson plans.

You'll be able to support your students with more confidence!

And you'll be able to get started with your classes with confidence and enthusiasm, armed with your own lesson plan.

This qualification replaces the PTTLS qualification. It certifies you to teach at a nationally accredited standard and meet the standard required by awarding/accrediting bodies to create, deliver and accredit courses.

This qualification has been mapped to the relevant Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) NOS, and is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

Theory elements are covered online in your own home, in your own time and at your own pace via self-study using our Virtual Learning Environment. These theory elements are perfectly suited to online delivery therefore they can be delivered and learning assessed online. You will be fully supported by your course tutor whose role it is to help and guide you through the process from beginning to end. Both your tutor and assessor will ensure that you not only reach your goals but also maintain industry and awarding body standards.

When learning something new, it can be brain overload. That’s why you’ll have lifetime online access to everything within the online platform, to support you in becoming the best Teacher!

Prerequisites

It is recommended that you have a level of general education comparable to GCSEs, a caring disposition and be committed to fulfilling all learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. This qualification is available to both beginner and existing teachers wishing to gain further qualifications and update their skills. You should also hold qualifications in the areas you wish to teach at a later date. You must meet the required Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and have stable internet access through a laptop, PC, or tablet, equipped with the latest versions of Windows, Android, or Apple operating systems, up-to-date Browsers eg. Firefox, Safari or Chrome, Adobe PDF Reader & Flash Player, Microsoft Word (or equivalent) and have access to a printer.

Course Structure

• UET1 Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training: The aim of this unit is to enable you to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training and the relationship between different professionals within education and training.
• UET2 Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training: The aim of this unit is to enable you to understand and use inclusive teaching and learning approaches to meet the needs of learners. This includes how to create a learning environment that engages and motivates learners, and the planning, delivery and evaluation of inclusive teaching and learning. You are required to deliver a microteaching session and to evaluate your own delivery practice.
• UET5 Understanding assessment in education and training: The aim of this unit is to enable you to understand how
  different types and methods of assessment are used in education and training. This includes ways to involve learners in assessment and requirements for record keeping.

Duration

This qualification can be completed in a minimum of 3 months, however, on average it takes 6 months to complete all the elements. VTCT completion criteria allow a maximum of 2 years from registration.

Course Fees

The course fees for this qualification are £580 (inclusive of VAT) which includes lifetime access to course materials, practical tuition fees, VTCT registration, assessment and exam fees and Portfolio of Evidence marking. All course and registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Before enrolling please read our Terms & Conditions of Enrollment.

Payment Plans are available as well as a £50 Pay In Full Discount for upfront payments. *Please note that you will lose access to the theory elements of the course immediately and automatically if you cancel a payment plan payment or if your payment fails. Also, note that you will not be offered a refund on these payments. Click on the 'Enrol Now' button to see all payment options.

Additional information

You will need to purchase Ann Gravells 2014 edition of The Award in Education and Training