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Level 3
Teaching & Training | NCFE Award in Education and Training | Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the ideal first step towards finding your way into teaching. Our supportive, classroom-based, delivery is aimed at those who have little or no experience in the teaching or training sector. You’ll gain valuable insight into the teaching roles and responsibilities in education and training, alongside ways to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. Looking at the different types and methods of assessment used in the sector, you’ll focus on;
- Lesson planning
- Inclusive learning
- Valuing diversity
- Planning assessment
- Giving constructive feedback.
Under the guidance of an experienced teacher, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your role as a new teacher or trainer, evaluate relationships in the industry, meet and build a network with other new teachers and practise your skills with your group. This course aims to increase your confidence and broaden your repertoire of effective, evidence-based teaching methods Hear from Education and Training alumni Nina Bhirangi and Cathy Anderson about why they would recommend this essential teaching qualification.
This course is delivered at Broadwater Campus – Tuesday’s from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
FURTHER INFORMATION
This course is suitable for you if:
- You are currently teaching and training (even if you have just begun teaching and training).
- You are not currently in a teaching or training role.
- You are currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching
Level 2 English is required and you will be expected to attend an on-line or in-person interview.
What’s next?
After completing Year 1 of this Certificate in Childcare and Education (EYE) most students progress to Year 2, studying the Diploma in Childcare and Education (EYE). Upon completion of Year 2 most students go out to employment in a nursery, primary school or as a nanny or go on to university studying teaching or childhood studies.
You will need to complete 2 years to gain the Diploma and progress straight to work. Alternatively you can complete the Certificate (year 1) alone to gain UCAS points towards a place at University, this would be calculated alongside other subjects you already have.
Future careers
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- Nanny
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- Nursery nurse
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- Teaching assistant
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- Primary school teacher
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- Social worker
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- Children’s holiday rep
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.