The RQF Level 3 Award in Education and Training offers an essential foundation for anyone interested in beginning a teaching career in post-16 education. This comprehensive course introduces learners to the principles and practices of planning, delivering, and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. It supports individuals in developing the skills required to become effective, reflective, and ethical educators across a range of learning environments.

Learners will explore the roles and responsibilities of teachers and trainers, gaining insight into professional boundaries, codes of conduct, and key legislation such as equality and safeguarding policies. They will learn to create safe and inclusive learning spaces that support all learners regardless of background or ability. Through the delivery of a micro-teaching session, learners will also gain hands-on experience in lesson planning, engaging diverse learners, and evaluating their own teaching methods.

The course also covers fundamental assessment strategies, including formative and summative methods, and highlights the importance of providing constructive feedback and maintaining accurate records. Learners will be introduced to a variety of assessment techniques such as observation, questioning, and assignments, while also understanding how to actively involve learners in the assessment process to enhance engagement and progress.

Designed to be both practical and reflective, this award equips learners with the essential toolkit to step into educational roles or progress to more advanced teaching qualifications like the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.