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Level 3 Award in Education and Training
VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Education and Training · Ofqual 601/2758/2 · VTCT code ET3A1 · VTCT Skills
To equip new and experienced practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to work in a teaching or training role: understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, planning and delivering inclusive teaching and learning, and understanding assessment, as a foundation for teaching beauty and aesthetics.
- Theory
- Online, at your own pace
- In the academy
- 1 day
- Course plan
- 7 online modules
- Guided learning
- 48 hours
Course plan
What the course includes
7 online modules on the KCLINICS Academy platform, studied at your own pace, then one day in the academy. The plan comes from our scheme of work for this qualification.
- Online lesson
- PDF learning material
- Video demonstrations
- Written homework
- Practical day
After the induction, each module has an online lesson, PDF learning material and written homework. Most modules also have video demonstrations and a quiz, and each unit ends with an online module test.
- Course induction and VTCT Skills registration
- Video demonstration: how to use the KCLINICS Academy website (online learning, tests, homework and portfolio)
- Choice of optional units
- Learning agreement and code of conduct
- Introduction to all units, learning outcomes and assessment requirements
Includes video demonstrations.
- Legislation and codes of practice relevant to the teaching role
- Maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment
- Safeguarding, equality and diversity
- Promoting appropriate behaviour and respect
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- History and development of further education and teacher training
- The teaching role and the cycle of teaching and learning
- Professional boundaries and relationships with other professionals
- Points of referral to meet the individual needs of learners
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Learning theories and inclusive teaching and learning approaches
- Creating an inclusive learning environment and establishing ground rules
- Selecting resources and assessment methods to meet individual needs
- Embedding English, maths and ICT in teaching
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Writing a session plan with aims and learning outcomes
- Differentiation, communication and engaging learners
- Giving constructive feedback to learners
- Evaluating the effectiveness of own teaching and areas for improvement
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Functions and key concepts of assessment: validity, authenticity, reliability, currency and sufficiency
- Types of assessment method: observation, products of work, questioning, assignments and RPL
- Planning assessment and involving learners and others
- Strengths and limitations of each method
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
- Making assessment decisions and giving constructive feedback
- Internal and external quality assurance, standardisation and appeals
- Managing and recording information relating to assessment
- Legal and good practice requirements in assessment
Includes an online lesson, PDF learning material, video demonstrations and written homework.
Take the course plan with you
Every module, practical day and assessment for the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, as a PDF.
Day 1
09:00–18:00Microteaching (UET2)
- 09:00–09:15Briefing and running order
- 09:15–13:00Microteaching sessions and peer feedback
- 13:00–14:00Lunch
- 14:00–17:00Microteaching sessions and peer feedback
- 17:00–18:00Portfolio check, tutor feedback and evaluation
On the day
- Each learner delivers a short inclusive microteaching session to the group
- Peer and tutor feedback
- Self-evaluation of the session
- Completion of the portfolio of evidence
- Student evaluation
- Tutor evaluation
- Equipment
- Computers/tablets, observation and assessment records.
- Safety
- Learners to follow the health and safety policies of the training centre. Learners to carry out a risk assessment of the teaching environment before their microteaching session and to make sure that any practical demonstrations follow the PPE and hygiene requirements of the industry code of practice.
Units and assessment
How you are assessed
3 units
- UET1Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships
- UET2Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches
- UV30563Understanding the principles and practices of assessment24 guided hours
While you learn
- Online quizzes and module tests
- Written homework
- Tutor feedback on the platform
Towards your certificate
- Assignments
- Practical observations/assessments
- Portfolio of evidence
No external examination. The qualification is awarded on your portfolio and observed assessments.
Entry and progression
Before you start
Learners must be 19 or over to enrol; there are no formal prerequisite qualifications.
Level 3: Advanced therapist level, the same level as an A level.
Before this course
No previous qualification needed.
This course
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Leads to: Tutor, assessor or quality assurer in further education or a private academy
Fees and dates
Paying for the course
Admissions confirms the fee for this course when you ask, and talks you through the ways to pay.
Practical dates
You can enrol at any time, and we place you in the next suitable group. Admissions talks you through dates when they confirm your place.
Ask admissions about datesWays to pay
- Pay in full by card or bank transfer.
- Klarna or Clearpay at checkout, subject to their eligibility checks and approval.
- Monthly course finance through our finance partner, subject to status (18+, UK residents).
- Employer funding: we can invoice your employer.
Direct government funding for learners (Advanced Learner Loans, Mayor of London Adult Skills Fund) is not available through KCLINICS Academy at present and is not expected before 2028. Monthly course finance and self or employer funding are available now.
Apply
Apply for a place
Tell us a little about you and we will confirm your place and next steps. No payment is taken until your place is confirmed.
Prefer to talk first? Call admissions on 020 8050 0750.
Theory is online and self-paced, in 7 sessions. You attend one day in the academy (8 hours). You have 12 months from enrolment to complete.
Learners must be 19 or over to enrol; there are no formal prerequisite qualifications.
Your microteaching session is delivered to the other learners in your group, with feedback from them and from your tutor.
The day in the academy is compulsory. Tell the academy team in advance if you cannot attend: it can be moved to the next available cohort, subject to availability.
Yes. You can pay by card, or choose Klarna or Clearpay at checkout, subject to their approval.
Tutor, assessor or quality assurer in further education or a private academy. Next on the route: VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training; VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice; VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
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