About this TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training Course

Study for the TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training to gain a nationally recognised teaching qualification and begin your career in education. This qualification, formally known as the PTLLS course, prepares you to enter the teaching profession and work within education. Upon completion, students are able to begin working in Further Education and the Skills Sector and the course is designed for anyone – even those with no previous experience in teaching.

The course is studied completely online but with some practical elements. These practical elements are recorded and then sent in to your tutor so a job in education is not necessary to complete the course.

Upon completion of the TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training course, students achieve full Ofqual reguated certification from the awarding body. The course is suitable for a range of career paths including: 

• Teaching in a variety of settings
• Tutoring
• Further education staff
• Adult education
• Workplace training

This course is designed for people who will be teaching others that are 14 years or older.

Qualification

To gain the full TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training certification you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments and practical assessments. There are 3 written assignments in the course and then a requirement to undertake a microteach session as well as carry out reviews on videos of other teachers. There is no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus.

There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

For further information, go to: www.tquk.org/. Qualification Code 601/1831/3.

See the TQUK Qualification summary for this course here

See the Ofqual Qualification summary for this course

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy and intuitive. Our online campus includes:

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
• Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
• Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
• Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 4 written assignments, a microteach and then 2 reviews of other teachers (videos are provided for these). These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training Course Content

The TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training course assesses the following units:

Unit 1 – Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

In this unit, you will learn what it means in practice to work as a teacher in an education or training setting. The unit is divided into three parts.

The first part examines the roles and responsibilities of a teacher. It includes information about the minimum professional standards all teachers should meet and describes the day-to-day activities teachers do. It also provides an overview of legislation and codes of practice that impact how teachers do their jobs, for example the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006).

The second part of the unit discusses ways in which teachers establish and maintain safe and supportive learning environments. You will find out how to identify and meet your learners’ needs, how to promote equality and diversity in the classroom, and how to encourage appropriate behaviour among your learners.

Finally, the third part of the unit looks at the relationships between teachers and other professionals working in education and training settings, for example learning support staff or administrators. You will also learn about professional boundaries and how to refer learners to external services such as health centres and libraries.

Unit 2 – Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training

In this unit, you will learn what it means to use inclusive approaches in education and training settings. You will be introduced to both theory and practice, then asked to demonstrate your understanding of inclusive approaches by ‘microteaching’ in a real classroom.

The first part of this unit will set out what is meant by inclusive approaches, and consider what kinds of classroom activity might be more or less inclusive and why.

Next we will move on to discuss ways that teachers create an inclusive classroom in practice, for example the techniques they use to engage learners in their lessons and how they establish rules that everyone can respect.

The final parts of the unit are designed to support you with your microteaching session, which will last up to one hour. Although this can be an intimidating element of the Level 3 course for new practitioners, remember the best way to learn to teach is by teaching!

Unit 3 – Understanding assessment in education and training

In this unit, you will find out more about assessment in education and training. Most courses include some element of assessment, whether formal (like an exam leading to certification) or informal (like teachers asking questions to see what learners have understood). Assessment allows both learners and teachers to see progress, strengths and areas for improvement.

This unit will provide an overview of the types and assessment methods commonly used in education and training settings, their relative merits, and how they can be adapted to meet individual learners’ needs.

The second part of the unit looks at ways that teachers can involve students in the assessment process, for example by encouraging them to set their own learning goals or taking part in peer assessment. Finally we will examine the role and use of constructive feedback in assessment.

Giving constructive feedback is a skill that must be learned, as it can be tricky to identify genuinely helpful action points and communicate these in a way that motivates rather than undermines the student.

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.