Award in Education and Training (In-service/Pre-service) - Level 3

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a qualification suitable for anyone wishing to gain a threshold licence to teach. It is an introduction to teaching or training for those candidates who started working or want to work as teachers/trainers in Further Education, Adult and Community Learning or Work-based training within public and private community organisations. Additionally, this short course may also be helpful for those who are considering career change.

It has no teaching/training practice requirement. Therefore, it may be undertaken by candidates who are not in a teaching role.

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Course Description
Enrolling on this course will help you gain
- a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in relation to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusivity and meeting the needs of learners
- the ability to identify the characteristics of effective assessment and feedback.
- the ability to sequence learning, plan and deliver sessions, using appropriate resources and teaching methods
Entry Requirements
You will need:
- To be aged 19+ at the commencement of this qualification
- To undertake an initial assessment of your English to identify any development needs and, where applicable, agree an action plan to address them.
- You will be invited to attend an interview with the Course Director, either face to face or via Microsoft Teams, before being offered a place on the course.
You will need to have access to a PC with internet connection or WIFI device which enables face time/Microsoft Teams calling. You will need the ability to learn independently using asynchronous materials on LEAR platform.
Course Length

How long is this course?

6 - 12 weeks

When does this course start?

11/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Blended Learning model/bespoke models for group of 10+ available. In person delivery sessions will be held at the King's Lynn campus.
Progression Opportunities

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Following the successful completion of the course; you would be able to progress onto the higher level teaching qualifications e.g. Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. However, completion of Level 3 course is not an entry requirement for those programmes.
Course Fees

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

How is my course assessed?

A minimum of 12 credits must be achieved across the qualification. There are a combination of both mandatory and optional units. The qualification will be assessed by a combination of written and oral assignments e.g. leaflets, professional discussions, session justifications and lesson plans, observation of simulation of teaching or training (micro-teaching) and reflective accounts. Average time commitment recommended for study is 5-10 hours per week (this includes scheduled lessons).

There is an in-person version of the course starting 11th September 2025, an online evening version of the course starting 14th January 2026, an in-person intensive daytime version of the course starting 16th February 2026 half-term and an in-person afternoon version of the course starting 5th March 2026.

11th September 2025 start is an in person evening course. Interviews for this course week commencing 30th June 2025 and week commencing 25th August 2025. There will 4 in person sessions on Thursday 17:30-19:30. Online or in person tutorials (various timings/days). In person Microteach delivery (assessment) 13th November 17:00-20:15 (TBC). Last assignment submission 28th November 2025.

14th January 2026 start is an intensive online evening course. Interviews for this course ill be week commencing 24th November 2025. The course starts 14th January 2026 with an online induction from 17:15-20:15. There will be 3 online tutorials on Wednesdays 17:15-20:15 Online tutorials (various timings/days) In person Microteach delivery (assessment) 26th February 2026 17:00-20:15 (TBC). Last assignment submission 13th March 2006.

16th February 2026 start is an in-person super intensive half-term daytime course. Interviews will be week commencing 2nd February 2026. Course starts 16th February 2026 with an in-person induction 09:00-12:00. 3 in person sessions week commencing 16th February 2026 09:00-12:00 Online or in-person tutorials week commencing 16th February 2026 09:00-12:00 In-person Microteach delivery (assessment) 20th February 2026 09:00-12:00 (TBC) Last assignment submission 13th March 2026

5th Mach 2026 start is an in-person afternoon course. Interviews week commencing 2nd February 2026. Course starts 5th March 2026 with an in-person induction 15:15-18:15 3 in-person sessions on Thursdays 15:15-18:15 Online tutorials (various timings/days) In person Microteach delivery (assessment) 14th May 2026 15:00-18:15 (TBC) Last assignment submission 29th May 2026