Level 3 Award in Education & Training
| Starting on 08 Jan 2025 | Lasting 12 weeks | ||
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Scheduled TimesWed at 5:30PM – 8:30PM |
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ApplyCourse Information
Are there any additional costs?
Please note there are no concessions available on this course.
How will I be assessed?
This is a competence-based qualification which is internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence and a microteach with your peers, which is externally quality assured.
What do I need to bring to the class?
Pen and notebook.
What next?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to: - Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training - Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - PGCE (postgraduate certificate in education)
What is the course about?
"The qualification provides an introduction to teaching and aims to meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, such as: - individuals not currently in a teaching or training role - individuals currently teaching and training (including those who have just begun teaching and training) - individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an introduction to teaching. You can expect to cover topics such as Inclusion and diversity, lesson planning, effective teaching methods and understanding, roles, responsibilities and relationships in education. Progression opportunities The objectives of this qualification are to: - prepare learners for employment - support learners to progress to a teaching role within the workplace. You will need to have level 2 in English (or equivalent to GCSE 4 and above) to apply."
Financial Information
Concessionary Fees
If you are studying an accredited course at Entry Level, Level 1 or Level 2 you may be eligible for a concessionary fee. If you fall into one of the following categories you will need to complete a self-declaration funding form and provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
- Claiming Job Seekers Allowance/Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit
- Receiving Universal Credit (UC) and your take home pay as recorded on your UC statement (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) is less than £617 per month (learner is sole adult in the benefit claim) or £988 per month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner)
- Earning less than £20,319 annual gross salary. You must provide evidence of your salary
You will need to provide evidence of your means tested benefit. All evidence must be dated within three months of the course start date.
19+ Advanced Learner Loan
Students over 19 years old wishing to study a Level 3 or 4 course (CACHE, Counselling) may apply for an Advanced Learning Loan from the UK Government. The minimum loan amount is £300 and loans do not have to be repaid until your income exceeds £27,295 per year. For further information visit www.gov.uk/advancedlearningloans. If you decide to fund all or part of your course in this way please advise us of this on enrolment or on your application form
Paying in Instalments
If your course costs more than £200 you may apply to pay in three instalments. You will need to complete and sign an instalment form. The first payment will be taken immediately, followed by a further payment at the start of the course and a final payment two months later. Please note that a handling charge of 10% of the course fee (up to a maximum of £30) is added to all instalment payments. You will still be liable for the full cost of the course if you leave the course prior to all instalments being paid.
Refunds
No refunds are given once a course has started. If a course is cancelled by the college you will receive a full refund of all fees paid. If you decide to cancel your enrolment before the class starts your payment will be refunded less a 20% administration charge (up to a maximum of £50). All refunds will be processed within 14 working days.
Please ring the Adult Education office on 01273 546602 for further information.