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The TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed to be an introduction to teaching for those who work or would like to work in the further education and skills sector. The course ensures successful candidates develop the skills to become competent trainers who understand the variables involved in setting up an effective learning environment.
What’s covered in the course?
Over three days, candidates will build an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities related to planning, delivering and reviewing inclusive training sessions.
- Roles and responsibilities in education and training
- Ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
- Relationships between teachers and other professionals
- Boundaries between the teaching role and other professionals
- Points of referral to meet the individual needs of learners
- Different methods of assessment and how they can be adapted to meet individual learner needs
- How to involve learners and others in the assessment process
- The role and use of constructive feedback
- Record keeping of assessments
Format:
Learners will be taught via 3x live sessions with a tutor. Plus micro teach (usually 1/2 day)
Learners must be able to commit to all three live dates in order to complete the course. It is not possible to be flexible with dates. Please do not sign up unless you feel able to commit this.
Assessment:
You will:
- Complete short written assignments and reflective tasks.
- Build a portfolio of evidence.
- Take part in a micro-teaching session (15 mins) that is observed and assessed. When you are ready for this assessment you will be given date options.
- You will have access to an e-portfolio system to support you through your programme with resources in electronic and physical formats
Available to all staff – sorry not currently available to students.
This course is best suited to those looking for an introduction to the role of teaching or training. The qualifications can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers or trainers, including:
- Individuals not currently teaching or training
- Individuals currently teaching and training, including those new to the profession
- Individuals currently working as assessors, who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching
- Live Virtual fixed date sessions: Guided learning, delivered by an expert
- Multiple short written assessments with guidance from available resources & tutors.
- Live (virtual) assessment involving a live 15 minute micro-teach
- Unlimited support as and when needed from the team available over the phone or via email during office hours; support outside of these times can also be arranged.
- E-Portfolio: To support you through your programme.
It is recommended that you attempt to complete the qualification with 4-6 weeks from starting the course.
There is only one live cohort available, if which the student must be available for all three live (virtual) dates in order to complete the course:
Weds 11th , Weds 18th and Weds 25th March 2026
When you have started the course a number of dates will be offered for the microteach to offer as much flexibility as possible.
Complete the form below. Places will be offered on a first come first serve waiting list.
There is no waiting list for this course, so please apply as soon as you are able if you want to secure a place. We are expecting high demand for this course so please only sign up if you are able to commit to all three dates.