The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) formerly known as PTLLS, has been designed to introduce teaching for individuals who aspire or currently work in adult education. This includes FE colleges, training providers, workplace training departments and/or Local Authorities. It is a nationally recognised qualification and is also often the preference for employers to source as an accredited train the trainer qualification. This qualification includes written assignments and a practical micro-teach session, which can be completed remotely.  

Learners will achieve 12 credits across 3 units:

• Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
• Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
• Understanding assessment in education and training

We do not charge any hidden assessment or certificate fees unlike many other providers.

This qualification can be completed in as little as a week. Typically, distance learning students complete this course within 6-8 weeks although students are able to take up to 12 months to complete the qualification.  

Our fast-track classroom version of the course ranges from 3 days plus homework, to 5 days inclusive.

This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which must cover all assessment criteria of the units selected. Assessment methods include:

• 3 x written assignments.
• A micro-teach session
• Self-evaluation

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) has been designed to introduce teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities. It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, such as:

• Individuals not currently teaching or training – achievement of the qualification does not require practice other than microteaching.
• Individuals currently teaching and training, including those new to the profession – although the qualification does not require practice, opportunities may be made available to observe and provide feedback on a trainee teacher’s practice; and
• Individuals currently working as assessors, who wish to achieve a qualification that introduces teaching.

Learners must be aged 19+ years to be enrolled onto this course. You do not need to be in a current teaching or training role to complete this qualification.

Please note: course materials are provided in English and the practical assessment must be completed in English.

In addition to our extensive online resources, learners will receive our resource pack by post, which includes:

• Learner Handbook
• Printed Training Manual/Workbook
• Printed copies of assignments and session plan templates
• Pen and highlighter

Upon successful completion, learners will receive an externally accredited certificate by Focus Awards, a nationally recognised and Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.