How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed throughout the course by written work and practical activities.

You will cover the following units:
Unit 1  Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training
Unit 4  Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training
Unit 5  Understanding Assessment in Education and Training

How will I be assessed?

At the end of the course you will submit a portfolio of evidence of work, including:

• 5 x short written assignments

Delivery and evidence of:

• A 30 minute micro-teach to the rest of the group, observed and assessed by your tutor.
• Self-evaluations
• Peer assessments

What Next?

The award is an introductory teaching qualification, and if you become more involved in teaching and training you will be able to move to a higher level course such as the Professional Certificate in Education (PCE) or the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Teaching jobs the qualification may lead to are in:

• Public sector organisations
• Private sector organisations
• Further Education, Adult and Community Education

What previous qualifications and experience will I need?

• You need to be intending to teach, or perhaps teaching a few hours
• You will need to be competent in your subject
• You will need to have an appropriate level of skill in literacy, numeracy and information technology