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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 assessment and internal quality assurance. They provide the opportunity for learners to develop and improve their practice as well as achieving a professional qualification. 

Each Level offers both Awards and Certificates, depending on the chosen path and includes a mandatory knowledge unit which is delivered online, and then any chosen additional units are assessed practically in the workplace. Each is a qualification in its own right and units can be added to build on the Awards, if required, in the future.

TAQA – Level 3 Courses Explained

Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. The is a core knowledge only unit and is a starting point for those who wish to know about vocational assessment practice but who are not currently practicing.  

Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. Building on the above, this (2 unit) Award requires evidence of those practicing in a working environment (i.e. with apprentices).

Award in Assessing Vocationally related Achievement. This (2 unit) Award builds on the knowledge unit by requiring practitioners to evidence assessment in a classroom-based environment. 

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

. This (3 unit) Certificate is a combination of the above. The core knowledge unit requires additional evidence of assessment both in the workplace and classroom.

TAQA – Level 4 Courses Explained

Award in Understanding the Principles and Practice of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment. The is a core knowledge only unit for those needing to understand IQA but not necessarily practicing. 

Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice. This (2 unit) Award builds on the core knowledge unit with the requirement of evidence of a functioning quality system. 

Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment process and Practices

. This (3 unit) Certificate builds on the above, and requires evidence of leading the IQA process at a strategic level within an organisation.

Teacher Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

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  • Level: 5
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: 10 January 2024
  • Time: 9:30 – 16:30
  • Duration: 1 day per week (Wednesdays)
  • Full Fee: £2,440

About the course

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 51 week course is for perfect for anybody working either full or part-time in a full teacher, trainer or instructor role.

How much does it cost?

£2,440

Who is it suitable for?

This course is suitable for you if:

  • You work as a teacher, trainer or instructor in the private or public sector or Further and Adult Education
  • Have access to at least 100 hours of teaching, training or instructing groups over a twelve month period
  • You have a Level 3 qualification in the subject you want to teach or substantial industry experience
  • You hold a level 2 qualification or equivalent in English and maths.

Awarding Body

Gateway

Why study?

The course offers a blended model of delivery, with weekly online live classes that support you with understanding the key topics and practising the skills you need to be successful in a training and teaching role. In the live classes you will be learning from both teacher input and from fellow students working in the same profession.

Skills you will develop:

  • How to plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning sessions
  • Design creative and innovative resources
  • Knowledge of the teaching profession and legislation
  • How to ensure equality of opportunity in assessment practice
  • Apply a range of effective behaviour management strategies
  • How to support learners in the role of tutor
  • Apply principles and practices of assessment
  • Develop employability skills in learners
  • Internally assure the quality of assessment
  • Apply theories, principles and models in education and training
  • Mentor colleagues

Where will this course take me?

QTLS / Certificate in Education / PGCE

Core modules

  • The roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
  • Inclusive teaching and learning approaches
  • Develop and prepare resources to support effective learning
  • Wider professional practice
  • Understanding and managing behaviour
  • Preparing for the personal tutor role
  • Understanding principles and practices of assessment
  • Embedding employability skills
  • Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
  • Theories, principles and models in education and training
  • Preparing for the Mentoring Role

How will I be assessed?

Completion of eleven assignments and the creation of a portfolio of evidence which consists of: 

  • Eight one hour observations of your teaching
  • Written work
  • Video logs
  • Weekly reflective journal

Will I have to provide anything?

You will attend the course from home, so a device, such as a tablet or laptop would be essential to have, as well as a quite area to work from and a good Wi-Fi signal.

I'm interested. What should I do now?

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