Who is it suitable for?
This qualification aims to meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, such as:
- individuals not currently in a teaching or training role
- individuals currently teaching and training (including those who have just begun teaching and training)
- individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching
The objective of this qualification is to:
Prepare learners for employment and support them to progress to a teaching role within the workplace. It has been developed for those intending to work in the post-16 education and training sector.
What does the qualification cover?
- Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
- Facilitate learning and development for individuals
- Facilitate learning and development in groups
- Understanding assessment in education and training
- Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
How many credits are required to complete it?
This qualification requires 12 credits.
How is it assessed?
This course will be delivered and assessed by a qualified tutor in a real work environment
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in 4 weeks.
Progression
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
- Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
- Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
- Level 4 Award for Technology Enabled Educators
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
Learners may also progress into employment as a tutor within:
- Further education colleges
- Adult and community education providers
- Offender education
- Work based learning providers
- The third/voluntary sector
- Independent training organisations