The cohorts of this module will continue to be delivered on a virtual basis. There is currently no plan in place to return to face to face training, however you will be notified once a development on this takes place.
If you have any queries regarding bookings for the Mentorship/AET/Clinical Supervision modules, please use the Contact Us form to contact us with your query and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
This course is taught in-house by a SWAST tutor. Providing the minimum statutory standard for all those entering a teaching profession, the main objective of the qualification is to equip the individual with the skills and knowledge to begin a teaching career within the post compulsory learning sector.
The course is a Level 3 Quality and Credit Framework (QCF) course, and is accredited and agreed by OfQual. The student will gain a nationally recognised electronic certificate on successful completion of all the assessment criteria set by OfQual.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand own role and responsibilities in lifelong learning
- Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training
- Understanding Assessment in Education and Training
Guided Learning Hours
- There are 5 taught days
- The Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 5 taught days of 9 hours, equivalent to 48 hours
- The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 120 hours, which means there are 72 hours of personal study time
Assessment
The assessment consist of two aspects:
- Practical assessment consisting of a 15 – 30 minute lesson delivered to your peers on a non-work based subject. This is delivered via Zoom.
- A portfolio of evidence consisting of 4 x 500 word reflections and 9 pieces of evidence consisting of a number of short answers questions. The portfolio is set against the provided assessment criteria, all of which must be met to pass the course.
**You MUST attend all 5 days & submit a portfolio to pass the course – failure to attend all 5 days or submit will result in you breaching the T&Cs and becoming liable for the cost of the course.**
Course Resources
The course is delivered using PowerPoint and Tutor Lead classes, group work and individual study. The course has a course handbook that can be purchased from Amazon: The Award in Education and Training by Ann Gravells.
Course Cost
This course costs £250 per person and is fully funded by SWAST. Please ensure you can attend all 5 taught dates. If you cancel or cannot complete the course for any reason, you need to advise cpd.admin@swast.nhs.uk with as much warning as possible.
Cohort 1
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Day 1 |
Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
| 27/06/2023 | 11/07/2023 | 25/07/2023 | 08/08/2023 |
22/08/2023 |
Cohort 2
|
Day 1 |
Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
| 19/10/2023 | 02/11/2023 | 14/11/2023 | 28/11/2023 |
12/12/2023 |
Cohort 3
|
Day 1 |
Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
| 11/01/2024 | 25/01/2024 | 15/02/2024 | 07/03/2024 |
21/03/2024 |
All dates will have the timings of 0830-1630
Location
The teaching will take place via a Zoom video link – You will be expected to be available all day on the course dates. Instructions on how Online learning works are on the website here – FAQs – ZOOM.
UPDATE: 22.08.23: Bookings can now only be accepted with completed application form. Please see “How to Apply” section for more information
The protected characteristics monitoring form is separate to the main application form; completion is optional & anonymous. We ask for information on your ‘protected characteristics’ in order to help us monitor our performance on equality.
If you have already completed this form since April 2024 & nothing has changed, there is no need to complete again.
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