Award in Education and Training (New PTLLS) Level 3

This course is a competence-based qualification, which has been designed for those who want to start a career as a teacher in the further education sector. It is easy to breakthrough into the teaching industry now without having to go through the long process of PGCE, etc.. This qualification replaced the PTLLS qualification in August 2014. If you want to deliver accredited vocational training or teach on apprenticeship programmes, you are required to have this qualification as a minimum requirement.

Before enrolling on a course, students should make sure that they are following a course of study that results in formal recognition of their knowledge and skills by a reputable awarding body such as Focus Awards.

If you are amongst those who have never liked exams when they were in school, well I have good news for you. There is no final exam!! Assessment is portfolio based.

This course enables the student to understand the role of a Teacher in education and training which is mainly the further educations sector where you will be teaching 16 years old and above. To achieve this qualification you will need to complete three units as listed below:

Unit 1 – Understanding Roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training (3 credits)

This is the mandatory unit for the course, where you will learn about your role as a teacher in lifelong learning. It is the foundation of the course and will give you all the knowledge you need to be effective as a teacher in the education and training sector.

Unit 2 – Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training (6 credits)

This unit is a mixture of knowledge and practical and will give you the understanding you need to be able to understand the various learning and teaching strategies and methods. You will also learn about equality and diversity and their importance. You will also learn about planning an inclusive session, using inclusive approaches and assessment methods. You will have the opportunity to plan and deliver a short lesson as part of your micro-teach.

Unit 6 – Understanding the principles and practices of assessment (3 credits)

This unit is about assessment and will teach you everything you need to know about it. If in the future you decide to become an Assessor, having completed this unit you will get an exemption for unit 1 of the Assessor course.

Course Delivery:

• The course is delivered online through our cutting edge ilearn portal
• Our professionally written course materials will teach and guide you step by step
• You will have dedicated Assessor who will provide support and assess your work

Assessment Method:

• You will be assessed through a series of questions to assess your knowledge
• Unit 2 will be assessed through you practically delivering a micro-teach session where you will be observed by your Assessor

This course is for those who want to work in the further education sector as a Teacher. If you want to deliver Apprenticeships programmes or any accredited vocational courses to 16 years old and above, you will need this qualification as a minimum requirement.

As a Teacher in the further education sector, some of your day to day role will be as follows:

• Plan lesson and scheme of work
• Produce materials and resources to use in the delivery of lessons
• Deliver teaching sessions using various teaching approaches that are inclusive
• Plan assessment for learners using valid methods
• Identify the needs of learners and adapt lessons to meet those needs
• Maintain records of assessment

If you have always dreamed of becoming a teacher and do not want the hassle of going through university to gain your PGCE, you can make that dream come true with this course which will qualify you to start teaching.

• Be competent in your field, the subject you want to teach
• Level 2 written and spoken English (Equivalent to GCSE A-C)
• Basic understanding of lifelong learning
• IT literate (Internet, Microsoft office)
• Able to understand and interpret course materials

Self-motivated and willing to complete and achieve

You can choose to work:

• Full time
• Part time
• Freelance basis
• Start your own training business

An employed Assessor can earn around £20-£23k to start with and this can go up to £35K per annum. On a freelance basis, employers tend to pay per learner, therefore you can earn between £300 - £600 per learner you assess, depending on the qualification you are assessing.

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