TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTLLS)

About this TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training Course

Study for the TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training to gain a nationally recognised teaching qualification and begin your career in education. This qualification, formally known as the PTLLS course, prepares you to enter the teaching profession and work within education. Upon completion, students are able to begin working in Further Education and the Skills Sector and the course is designed for anyone – even those with no previous experience in teaching. The course is studied completely online but with some practical elements. These practical elements are recorded and then sent in to your tutor so a job in education is not necessary to complete the course.

Study Time:	48 hours
Enrolment length:	12 months
Course Format:	Online
Entry Requirements:	Learners must be 19 years or above

Upon completion of the TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training course, students achieve full Ofqual reguated certification from the awarding body. The course is suitable for a range of career paths including:

• Teaching in a variety of settings
• Tutoring
• Further education staff
• Adult education
• Workplace training

This course is designed for people who will be teaching others that are 14 years or older.

Qualification

To gain the full TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training certification you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments and practical assessments. There are 3 written assignments in the course and then a requirement to undertake a microteach session as well as carry out reviews on videos of other teachers. There is no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus. There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

See the TQUK Qualification summary for this course here

See the Ofqual Qualification summary for this course

TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training Course Content

The TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training course assesses the following units:

Unit 1 – Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

In this unit, you will learn what it means in practice to work as a teacher in an education or training setting. The unit is divided into three parts. The first part examines the roles and responsibilities of a teacher. It includes information about the minimum professional standards all teachers should meet and describes the day-to-day activities teachers do. It also provides an overview of legislation and codes of practice that impact how teachers do their jobs, for example the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (2006). The second part of the unit discusses ways in which teachers establish and maintain safe and supportive learning environments. You will find out how to identify and meet your learners’ needs, how to promote equality and diversity in the classroom, and how to encourage appropriate behaviour among your learners. Finally, the third part of the unit looks at the relationships between teachers and other professionals working in education and training settings, for example learning support staff or administrators. You will also learn about professional boundaries and how to refer learners to external services such as health centres and libraries.

Unit 2 – Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training

In this unit, you will learn what it means to use inclusive approaches in education and training settings. You will be introduced to both theory and practice, then asked to demonstrate your understanding of inclusive approaches by ‘microteaching’ in a real classroom. The first part of this unit will set out what is meant by inclusive approaches, and consider what kinds of classroom activity might be more or less inclusive and why. Next we will move on to discuss ways that teachers create an inclusive classroom in practice, for example the techniques they use to engage learners in their lessons and how they establish rules that everyone can respect. The final parts of the unit are designed to support you with your microteaching session, which will last up to one hour. Although this can be an intimidating element of the Level 3 course for new practitioners, remember the best way to learn to teach is by teaching!

Unit 3 – Understanding assessment in education and training

In this unit, you will find out more about assessment in education and training. Most courses include some element of assessment, whether formal (like an exam leading to certification) or informal (like teachers asking questions to see what learners have understood). Assessment allows both learners and teachers to see progress, strengths and areas for improvement. This unit will provide an overview of the types and assessment methods commonly used in education and training settings, their relative merits, and how they can be adapted to meet individual learners’ needs. The second part of the unit looks at ways that teachers can involve students in the assessment process, for example by encouraging them to set their own learning goals or taking part in peer assessment. Finally we will examine the role and use of constructive feedback in assessment. Giving constructive feedback is a skill that must be learned, as it can be tricky to identify genuinely helpful action points and communicate these in a way that motivates rather than undermines the student.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 4 written assignments, a microteach and then 2 reviews of other teachers (videos are provided for these). These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!