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Childcare and Education

Level 3 Award in Education & Training

This qualification provides an introduction to teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities.

The objective of the qualification is to support a role in the workplace and prepare learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level. The qualification is supported by the Education and Training Foundation.

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

  • the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
  • ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
  • the relationships between teachers and other professionals in education and training
  • inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training and ways to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which must cover all assessment criteria of the units selected. The portfolio of evidence will be assessed and internally quality assured by the Centre. Successful candidates will achieve the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Child and Early Years Officers

Up to £37,410
/year

Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to […]

Early Education and Childcare Services Managers

Up to £40,489
/year

Early education and childcare services managers plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the administration, support systems and activities that facilitate the effective running of nurseries and early education centres.

Education Advisers and School Inspectors

Up to £69,855
/year

Education advisers and school inspectors plan, organise and direct the educational activities and resources in a local authority education area, and undertake inspections of schools and other training establishments excluding […]

Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Up to £29,620
/year

Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA’s) assist teachers with their day-to-day classroom work, the provision and planning of and the creation of lesson materials. HLTA’s teach classes on their own and […]

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Level 3 Award in Education & Training
Robyn

Robyn

T-Level Education and Childcare

Student Voice

I’ve learnt how to model good behaviour and build strong relationships with children, and how to manage them. The coursework can be tough, but it’s exciting—and it’s worth it when you see the difference it makes for the children.

Progression

Progression

N/A

Costs

Course Fees

UK

We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

5 Days (9.00am – 4.00pm)

Study Mode

Part-Time, Short

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