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About our Teacher Training Courses

We offer three Teacher Training courses, at Levels 3, 4 and 5, that will prepare you with everything you need to start work in a full teaching/training role as well as achieving a professional qualification.

Teacher Training Courses – Levels Explained

The Level 3 Award is perfect for trainers seeking a recognised qualification and for those interested in teaching in further education. This 15 week course aims to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in the delivery of training sessions to groups. 

The Level 4 Certificate will enable you to learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing in Further and Adult Education or the private or public sector. 

The Level 5 Diploma is suitable if you already work as a teacher, trainer or instructor in the private or public sector or Further and Adult Education, and can lead to the achievement of QTLS, (Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills).

About our TAQA Courses

TAQA (Training, Assessment Quality and Assurance) courses are available at Levels 3 and 4, and are ideal for individuals looking to enter roles in vocational and occupational assessment. They provide the opportunity for learners to develop and improve their practice as well as achieving a professional qualification. 

The Level 3 offers both Awards and Certificates, depending on the chosen path and includes a mandatory knowledge unit which is delivered in person over 4 consecutive weeks and then any chosen additional units are assessed practically in the classroom and/or workplace, depending on the chosen units. Each is a qualification in its own right and units can be added to build on the Awards, if required, in the future.

Teacher Training & Assessing Courses

Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship

This occupation is prevalent across all areas of the Further Education and Skills Sector (FES), primarily in settings for students aged 16 and above, though some teachers may work with 14-16 year olds in alternative provisions. Most Further Education, Learning and Skills Teachers are employed in FE colleges (both general and specialist), independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers, or offender learning settings, with a few serving as trainers in large organisations. Teaching encompasses a range of levels, typically up to Level 3, including academic, vocational, and technical education, with some teachers delivering subjects up to postgraduate level across various sectors. Many Learning and Skills Teachers are dual professionals, leveraging their technical, vocational, and academic expertise to enhance the learning experience. The broad purpose of this role is to ensure students acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary for success. Learning and Skills Teachers achieve this by planning and delivering relevant, comprehensive, and challenging lessons that inspire student engagement and foster progression.

TAQA Level 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement

Our Level 3 TAQA qualification is designed for teachers, trainers and vocational experts who want to develop the skills and confidence to assess learners’ knowledge and competence in their specialist subject area. Whether you work in a classroom, workshop or vocational setting, this course equips you with the essential tools to carry out high‑quality assessments that support learner achievement and progression.

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TAQA Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance is a comprehensive qualification designed for practitioners who want to progress into leading and coordinating quality assurance processes within their organisation. Building on the knowledge developed in earlier TAQA qualifications, this course extends your understanding to a strategic level, focusing on managing, supporting, and improving assessment practice across teams.

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Teacher Training Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Learn the practical and theoretical aspects of training and assessing in the private or public sector. This 15 week course is an introduction to training and teaching. It is suitable for current trainers and teachers or those wishing to become a trainer or teacher; as there is no requirement to be working as a trainer or teacher.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills through the delivery of a 15 minute micro-teach activity.

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Teacher Training Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

This course will prepare you with everything you need to start work in a full teaching/training role. You will learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing in Further and Adult Education or the private or public sector. This 30 week course is for perfect for anybody working either full or part-time in a full teacher, trainer or instructor role.

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