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The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a nationally recognised introductory teaching qualification, designed for anyone looking to become a teacher, trainer, or instructor in adult care, health or social care settings. It provides the core knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, deliver, and assess learning in a variety of settings, including further education and workplace training.
This course is open to learners aged 19 and over who are looking to start a career in teaching, training, or learning support across education, childcare, or workplace settings. No previous teaching experience is required, making it ideal for those new to delivering learning as well as those currently supporting or mentoring others in their role.
The course is completed over eight weeks and is delivered fully online. This allows learners to progress at a structured pace while balancing study alongside work and personal commitments.
Throughout the course, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, deliver, and assess effective learning sessions in education, childcare, and workplace training environments.
You will cover key areas including the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer, how to create inclusive learning environments, and how to use effective assessment methods to support learner progress. You will also develop practical teaching skills such as planning engaging sessions, delivering training, and evaluating your own teaching practice through reflection and feedback.
The course also includes preparation for a short micro-teach session, helping you apply what you have learned in a real teaching or training context.
The course is delivered fully online over eight weeks, combining independent study, guided support, and live learning sessions. Learners complete weekly assignments, attend a live masterclass, and receive one-to-one tutor support, allowing them to study flexibly around work and personal commitments.
Assessment is based on a combination of weekly written assignments and a short observed teaching session. Learners also complete a micro-teach activity where they plan and deliver a short training session, demonstrating their ability to apply inclusive teaching and assessment methods.
Learners receive structured support throughout the programme, including guided learning materials, a one-to-one tutor support session, and a live masterclass. This ensures learners are supported while still benefiting from flexible, independent study.
Enrolling is simple. If you are paying for the course yourself, you can add the programme to your basket and complete the checkout process online.
If your employer would like to fund the programme as part of workforce development or staff training, please submit an enquiry and a member of our team will discuss the available options and support you through the enrolment process.
No, you do not need to be working in a teaching or training role to enrol. The course is designed for individuals who are new to teaching as well as those already working in support roles who want to gain a formal teaching qualification.
Yes, this qualification is ideal for those working in childcare, early years, and education settings who support the learning and development of others. It is particularly useful for practitioners who want to progress into training roles, deliver staff development, or take on mentoring responsibilities within nurseries, schools, or childcare organisations.
Yes, the qualification is regulated and recognised across the UK. It demonstrates that learners have met the required standards to plan, deliver, and assess learning in professional education and training environments.
On successful completion, learners achieve the Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF), a nationally recognised qualification that demonstrates the ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective learning in education, childcare, training, and workplace environments.
Learners can progress onto the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or other teaching, training, and learning development qualifications. The AET also supports progression into roles such as trainer, teaching assistant, workplace mentor, or learning and development coordinator across education, childcare, and vocational settings.
