Qualification Overview and Objective

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) has been designed to provide an introduction to teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities.

Key Facts

Credit value: 12

Assessment method: Portfolio of evidence

Guided learning hours (GLH): 48

GLH Total qualification time (TQT): 120

Entry Requirements

In order to complete this qualification, learners are required to be a minimum of 19 years of age.

Maths, English and ICT Prerequisite

There is a requirement to carry out an initial assessment of a trainee teacher’s personal skills in maths, English and ICT.

ID Requirements

It is the responsibility of Rubicon Training to have systems in place to ensure that the person taking an assessment is indeed the person they are claiming to be.

Rubicon Training are therefore required to ensure that each learner’s identification is checked before they undertake the assessment.

Recommendations of acceptable ID are below:

• A valid passport (any nationality)

• A signed UK photocard driving licence

• A valid warrant card issued by HM forces or the police

• Another photographic ID card, e.g. employee ID card, student ID card, travel card etc.

If a learner is unable to produce any of the forms of photographic identification listed above, Rubicon Training may accept another form of identification containing a signature, for example, a credit card.

Identification by a third-party representative, such as a line manager, human resources manager or invigilator, may also be accepted.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF).