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Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
Ofqual Regulated Qualification | Awarded by Focus Awards | Road to QTLS
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Last updated December 11, 2023
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Overview
Welcome to our Level 3 AET course, your gateway to becoming an inspiring educator. In a rapidly evolving world, education is paramount, and this program equips you to excel. Gain a profound understanding of teaching principles, create inclusive learning environments, and master assessment techniques. What sets us apart is our commitment to staying at the forefront of educational trends, ensuring you’re prepared to shape the future of learning. As the demand for skilled educators grows, seize this opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners of all ages and contribute to the development of future generations. Enrol today and embark on your journey to educational excellence.
Advantages you'll receive:
- High-quality virtual learning materials.
- 24/7 module access.
- User-friendly online platform.
- Compliance with standards.
- Recognized qualification.
- Exceptional customer service.
Description
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) provides learners with the knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training. It provides understanding and implementation of inclusive teaching and learning, facilitation of individual and group learners and knowledge of assessment and its implementation in education and training.
Learners must earn a minimum of 12 credits to pass this qualification: 3 credits from mandatory group A, 6 credits from optional group B, and 3 credits from optional group C.
Learners will gain the below knowledge from this course
- Understand the significance of education and training.
- Learn about teaching and learning methods in education and training.
- Understand education, training, and models.
- Explore professional development in education and training.
- Self-assessment skills.
- Recognize a company's learning criteria.
Qualification Purpose
The purpose of Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is to help learners gain understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and interactions in education and training.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is aimed at those learners not currently teaching, learners currently teaching and training and those learners currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching.
Entry Requirements
You do not need any particular qualifications or prior experience to enrol in the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) course. This course has no teaching placement requirement and is open to individuals aged 19 years and older with a minimum high school qualification.
Progression
Learners can progress to the below after they have completed this qualification:
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET): Builds on Level 3 AET, necessary for advanced teaching roles.
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET): Equivalent to a foundation degree, offers a deeper understanding of teaching and learning.
- Specialist Teaching Qualifications: Options like literacy, numeracy, ESOL, or teaching learners with disabilities for specialisation.
- Assessor and IQA Qualifications: Level 3 CAVA or Level 4 IQA for assessment roles.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Attend workshops, conferences, and training to stay updated.
- Higher Education: Consider a bachelor's degree or higher for further or higher education roles.
- Employment Opportunities: Apply for teaching positions in adult education settings post-Level 3 AET.
- Personalized Career Goals: Progression depends on individual goals, subject interests, and educational settings.
Total Qualification Time
The Total Qualification Time (TQT) includes both guided learning hours (GLH) and an approximation of the hours a student is expected to dedicate to independent preparation, studying, or any other learning activities, including assessments, that are directed by educational staff but not directly supervised by them. The credit value of a qualification is determined by TQT, with one credit equivalent to 10 hours of learning. The Total Qualification Time for this specific qualification is 120 hours.
Guided Learning Hours
The term “Guided Learning Hours” encompasses all instances of direct interaction, support, or oversight provided to a learner by an educator, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or a suitable education/training provider. The specific Guided Learning Hours for this qualification amount to 48 hours.
Method of Assessment:
- Assessment includes written assignments and microteaching sessions.
- In unit 2, learners must participate in one hour of microteaching.
- They need to deliver a 15-minute session observed and assessed by a tutor.
- Learners can choose to deliver more microteaching sessions or observe peers for the remaining 45 minutes.
- All assignments must be submitted online.
- Simulating the qualification is not permitted.
Career Path:
After successfully finishing the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) course, you’ll be thoroughly equipped for diverse and fulfilling career opportunities in the field of education. Some of them are given below:
- Adult Education Teacher
- Corporate Trainer
- Community College Instructor
- Training Coordinator
- ESL (English as a Second Language) Instructor
- Assessor or Verifier
- Career Counsellor
- Online Education Support Specialist
- GED (General Educational Development) Instructor:
- Professional Development Trainer
Course Curriculum
| Induction Form | |||
| Induction Form | 00:00:00 | ||
| Registration Entry Form | |||
| Registration Entry Form | 00:00:00 | ||
| Getting Started | |||
| Getting Started AET | 00:00:00 | ||
| Unit 1: Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training | |||
| Self-Assessment Grid | |||
| Self-Assessment Grid – Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training | 00:20:00 | ||
| Guidance For Achieving The Unit | |||
| Guidance For Achieving the Unit – Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training | 00:20:00 | ||
| Information Leaflets | |||
| An introduction to the Level 3 Award in Education and Training | 00:30:00 | ||
| Teaching Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships and Boundaries in Education and Training | 00:30:00 | ||
| Legislation, Regulatory Requirements and Codes of Practice | 00:15:00 | ||
| Promoting Equality and Valuing Diversity | 00:25:00 | ||
| Promoting Appropriate Behaviour and Respect for Others | 00:20:00 | ||
| Learner Needs and Points of Referral | 00:30:00 | ||
| Handouts | |||
| Table of Examples of Teaching Roles and Responsibilities | 00:40:00 | ||
| Table of Example Boundaries of Teaching | 00:20:00 | ||
| The Teaching, Learning and Assessment Cycle | 00:30:00 | ||
| Table of Potential Learner Needs and Points of Referral | 00:10:00 | ||
| Identifying Inequality | 00:20:00 | ||
| Learner Differences | 00:25:00 | ||
| Ways to Promote and Advance Equality | 00:15:00 | ||
| Ways to Promote Inclusion | 00:20:00 | ||
| Safeguarding, Prevent Duty and British Values | 00:20:00 | ||
| Tips for Teachers and Trainers | 00:30:00 | ||
| Equality and Diversity – Glossary of Terms | 00:25:00 | ||
| Checklists | |||
| Teaching, Learning and Assessment Checklist | 00:40:00 | ||
| Advancing Equality and Diversity Checklist | 00:30:00 | ||
| General Items | |||
| Pre-Course Assessment Form | 00:20:00 | ||
| Action Plan Template for Achievement of The Award | 00:25:00 | ||
| Course Evaluation Form | 00:15:00 | ||
| Beginner’s Guide to Referencing | 00:25:00 | ||
| Verbs Used in The Award’s Assessment Criteria with Their Meanings | 00:15:00 | ||
| Glossary of Educational Terms | 00:25:00 | ||
| Educational Abbreviations and Acronyms | 00:15:00 | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria | |||
| An introduction to the Level 3 Award in Education and Training | 00:30:00 | ||
| Teaching Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships and Boundaries in Education and Training | 00:10:00 | ||
| Legislation, Regulatory Requirements and Codes of Practice | 00:25:00 | ||
| Promoting Equality and Valuing Diversity | 00:15:00 | ||
| Promoting Appropriate Behaviour and Respect | 00:30:00 | ||
| Learner Needs and Points of Referral | 00:20:00 | ||
| Video Tutorials | |||
| Award in Education and Training Level 3 Workshop Objectives | 00:16:00 | ||
| Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training | 01:38:00 | ||
| Unit 2: Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training | |||
| Self-Assessment Grid | |||
| Self-Assessment Grid – Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training | 00:00:00 | ||
| Guidance For Achieving The Unit | |||
| Guidance For Achieving the Unit – Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training | 00:25:00 | ||
| Micro Teaching | |||
| Micro Teaching | 00:00:00 | ||
| Detailed Guide to Micro-Teaching Session | 00:00:00 | ||
| Information Leaflets | |||
| Inclusive Teaching and Learning | 00:30:00 | ||
| Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches | 00:30:00 | ||
| Providing Opportunities for English, Maths, ICT and Wider Skills | 00:30:00 | ||
| Theories of Learning | 00:25:00 | ||
| Communication | 00:25:00 | ||
| Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules | 00:30:00 | ||
| Creating a Scheme of Work | 00:30:00 | ||
| Creating a Session Plan | 00:30:00 | ||
| Self-Evaluation and Continuing Professional Development | 00:20:00 | ||
| Handouts | |||
| Table of Resources Which Could Be Used for Teaching, Learning and Assessment | 00:05:00 | ||
| Table of Teaching and Learning Approaches and Activities | 00:25:00 | ||
| Table of Objectives | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Environment – Examples of Physical, Social and Learning Aspects | 00:05:00 | ||
| Templates | |||
| Template – Induction Checklist | 00:00:00 | ||
| Template – Icebreaker – Bingo | 00:00:00 | ||
| Template – Icebreaker – Getting to Know You | 00:00:00 | ||
| Templates and Completed Examples | |||
| Template – Rationale for a Scheme of Work | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of a Rationale for a Scheme of Work | 00:15:00 | ||
| Template – Scheme of Work | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of a Scheme of Work | 00:05:00 | ||
| Template – Session Plan | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of a Session Plan | 00:10:00 | ||
| Template – Personal Development Plan | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of a Personal Development Plan | 00:05:00 | ||
| Template – Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Record | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Record | 00:05:00 | ||
| Template – Reflective Learning Journal | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of a Reflective Learning Journal | 00:10:00 | ||
| Template – Summary and Action Plan | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of a Summary and Action Plan | 00:05:00 | ||
| Checklist | |||
| Verbal, Listening, Non-Verbal and Written Communication Skills Checklist | 00:15:00 | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria | |||
| Inclusive Teaching and Learning | 00:45:00 | ||
| Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches | 00:45:00 | ||
| Providing opportunities for English, Maths, ICT and Wider Skills | 00:45:00 | ||
| Theories of Learning | 00:45:00 | ||
| Communication | 00:30:00 | ||
| Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules | 00:35:00 | ||
| Creating a Scheme of Work | 00:45:00 | ||
| Devising an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Plan (Session Plan) | 00:45:00 | ||
| Self-Evaluation and Continuing Professional Development | 00:45:00 | ||
| Video Tutorials | |||
| Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training | 01:41:00 | ||
| Unit 5: Understanding Assessment in Education and Training | |||
| Self-Assessment Grid | |||
| Self-Assessment Grid – Understanding Assessment in Education and Training | 00:00:00 | ||
| Guidance For Achieving The Unit | |||
| Guidance For Achieving The Unit – Understanding Assessment in Education and Training | 00:10:00 | ||
| Information Leaflets | |||
| Assessment Types | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assessment Methods | 00:05:00 | ||
| Involving Learners and Others in the Assessment Process | 00:12:00 | ||
| Making Assessment Decisions and Providing Feedback | 00:35:00 | ||
| Record Keeping | 00:20:00 | ||
| Handouts | |||
| Table of Assessment Methods, Approaches and Activities | 00:10:00 | ||
| Table of Assessment Types | 00:15:00 | ||
| Table of Advantages and Limitations of Peer and Self Assessment | 00:10:00 | ||
| Table of Example Teaching Records | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assessor Roles and Responsibilities | 00:05:00 | ||
| Templates and Completed Examples | |||
| A Full Set of Assessment Record Templates | 00:00:00 | ||
| Completed Example of A Full Set of Assessment Records | 00:25:00 | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria | |||
| Assessment Types | 00:45:00 | ||
| Assessment Methods | 00:35:00 | ||
| Involving Learners and Others in the Assessment Process | 00:45:00 | ||
| Making Assessment Decisions and Providing Feedback | 00:45:00 | ||
| Record Keeping | 00:30:00 | ||
| Video Tutorials | |||
| Understanding Assessment in Education and Training | 00:31:00 | ||
| Assignments | |||
| Assignment | 2 days, 10 hours | ||
| Submit Your Assignments | |||
| Submit Your Assignments | 00:00:00 | ||
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