Level 3 Award in English for Literacy and Language Teaching (RQF)

The Level 3 Award in English for Literacy and Language Teaching is designed to develop learner’s own literacy and language skills, as well as language awareness and teaching skills in supporting learners with literacy and language needs in the classroom by covering topics such as; Analysing English language for literacy and language teaching and speaking and listening skills for literacy and language teaching.

This qualification is accepted by the Society of Education and Training as evidence of a Level 3 qualification in English which is a requirement when applying for QTLS

As the course is online-based, students have 12 months access to our online learning platform to study completely at their own pace. Learners will work through written essays and a worksheet using our provided learning materials that can be accessed through our online learning platform. There are also observations carried out as part of the assessment for this course, you will need to be able to deliver lessons to a minimum of 3 learners to meet the criteria. The guided learning hours for this qualification are 60 hours and most students are certified within 3 months; however, you do have the full 12 months to complete the course. Learners on the course will cover the following units:

• Analysing English Language for Literacy and Language Teaching
• Reading Skills for Literacy and Language Teaching
• Speaking and Listening Skills for Literacy and Language Teaching
• Writing Skills for Literacy and Language Teaching

Whilst on the course learners will receive the following all-inclusive features:

• Unlimited tutor support – You will receive live personal tutor support throughout the duration of your course. Your highly-qualified tutor will be available from Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm via email and telephone.
• Rapid marking response – Submissions of work are marked within 3 working days to ensure that you progress through your course as efficiently as possible.
• No deadlines – We do not impose any deadlines on our courses; you can complete the qualification entirely at your own pace throughout the duration of the course.
• Accredited certification – You will receive your accredited certificate and unit transcript free of charge from our approved awarding body at no extra cost!
• Observations – You will also have access to one of our observers who can come out to your location at no extra cost. This means that the practical aspects of your course can be completed, and you don’t have to worry about additional payments!

Upon completion of the course learners will receive their accredited certification. We are an approved Training Qualifications UK Centre, meaning that we can offer approved qualifications through this OFQUAL-regulated, fully-accredited awarding body. With over 400 Centres worldwide, TQUK provide qualifications that meet the needs of learners, working with us to attain the very best results.

This course is the ideal award for those learners who wish to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, with a view to applying their skills in the teaching of literacy, language and/or functional skills. If you are applying for QTLS and you teach maths or English (numeracy, GCSE, Functional Skills or ESOL) in either the FE and skills sector or in schools you are required to hold at least a Level 3 (i.e. ‘A’ Level) in maths and English. This qualification will provide you with the required level to teach in these environments.

The course does not have specific entry requirements. Learners are however expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy skills.

This course will enhance learners CPD and employment opportunities. This course also enables progression onto a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) or a Level 5 Additional Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy or ESOL.