Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)

 

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) qualification is an introduction to teaching for those who work or would like to work in the further education and skills sector for further education (FE) colleges, independent training providers or Local Authorities.

 

Learners will build an understanding of the specific roles and responsibilities related to planning and delivering inclusive training sessions.

 

Topics covered include: maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, relationships between teachers and other teaching professionals, assessing learners and providing constructive and developmental feedback.

 

 

Some of the benefits you will get at MCST

 

• Quick Results: Get your exam results within 7 working days.
• 24/7 Support: Assistance available whenever you need it.
• Guaranteed Success: Retake the exam at no extra cost if needed.
• Convenient Learning: Study at your own pace, on your schedule.
• Affordable Pricing: Quality training that fits your budget.
• Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals.
• Interactive Learning: Hands-on materials to boost your skills.

 

The job opportunities that you can pursue Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)

 

• Trainer/Instructor: Deliver workplace or online training.
• Teaching Assistant: Support classroom teaching and student learning.
• Vocational Trainer: Teach specific vocational skills (e.g., IT, construction).
• Corporate Trainer: Provide in-house training for businesses.
• Private Tutor: Offer one-on-one tutoring sessions.
• Community Education Worker: Lead adult education or community workshops.
• Youth Worker: Educate and support young people in schools or youth centers.
• Assessor: Assess learners in vocational qualifications.

 

 

 

Assessment Methods

 

• Theory assessment (4 x written assignments, 1 x set of written questions, 1 x scenario)
• 1 x practical assessment (micro-teach).

 

Certification

 

Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to any required actions.

 

 

Course Structure

 

This qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 120 hours. Trainee Trainers must complete all assessments in all mandatory units and the assessments from the chosen optional unit successfully within the registration period to achieve the qualification. The maximum period to achieve this qualification, including any referrals is 12 months.

 

 

TQT is the total number of hours required for a Learner to achieve this qualification. It has 2 elements:

 

 

• Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is the time a Learner is being taught and assessed under the immediate guidance of a Trainer/Assessor, which for this qualification is 48 GLH or 35 GLH (minimum) if the units are delivered holistically
• The number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation and study, including assessment, as directed by, but not under the immediate guidance or supervision of a Trainer, e.g. pre-course reading, which for this qualification is 72 hours

 

Note: GLH and TQT could be increased depending on the selected optional unit.

 

 

Progression

 

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) may be used towards other qualifications at the same and higher level, plus aid career progression in a relevant profession.
Some possible routes of progression are:

 

• Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
• Qualsafe Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)