Qualifications
In
Teaching
Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance
Award in Education and Training (AET)
(Formally known as PTLLS)
The Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification that has been developed
to give learners the opportunity to:
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Develop knowledge related to teaching and learning
Develop skills in teaching and learning
Achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
Develop their own personal growth and engagement in teaching and learning
Achieving the Level 3 Award in Education and Training will provide sufficient evidence that the learner has
obtained the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare, plan, deliver and evaluate basic teaching and learning
sessions in a variety of teaching or training contexts.
To achieve the qualification, learners complete a core unit and a choice of optional Level 3 units to reach a total
of 12 credits.
The course will cover:
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Creating effective learning environments
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Developing effective teaching and learning
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Assessment activities
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Supporting learners
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Roles and responsibilities of the practitioner
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Developing effective resources
Assessment
In order to pass this course all candidates will be required to undertake and successfully complete all the
summative assessment activities including assignments and the teaching practice requirements.
Teaching Practice Requirement
Micro teaching
Qualification
C&G Award in Education and Training Level 3
Entry Requirements
No entry requirements
Length of programme
5 weeks (5 classroom based sessions)
Cost
£350 + VAT. Payment must be received prior
to start date.
Start Date
6th February 2015
Places are limited to 10 per group
To apply: Please complete the attached application form and e-mail to enquire@gordonfrankstraining.co.uk
Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
(Formally known as CTLLS)
This qualification develops practical teaching skills and can prepare teachers to work in a wide range of
contexts. You need to be teaching or have a teaching placement to undertake this qualification as there
is a requirement for a minimum of 30 hours of practice.
The course will cover:
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Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training;
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Planning to meet the needs of learners;
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Delivering teaching or training;
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Assessing learners;
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Using resources in education and training.
This qualification is suitable for people who:
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Want a qualification which focuses on practical teaching;
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Are currently teaching and want to have their experience and practice accredited;
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Are not currently teaching but can meet the minimum teaching practice requirement of 30 hours;
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Are able to undertake a qualification of medium size;
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Have the potential to study at this level, which has the same level of demand as the first year of an
undergraduate degree;
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Are willing to undertake an initial assessment of their skills in English, mathematics and ICT, record their
development needs and follow an action plan to address them where necessary.
The Certificate can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including:
Individuals who are not currently teaching and training, but who can meet the practice requirements,
including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualification
Individuals who are currently teaching and training, including those who have just begun teaching
and training, and who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed
practice requirements of the qualification
Individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a teaching qualification.
To achieve the Level 4 Certificate, learners must complete 21 core units and a choice of 15 optional units.
Assessment
In order to pass this course all candidates will be required to undertake and successfully complete all the
summative assessment activities including assignments and the teaching practice requirements.
Teaching Practice Requirement
Observed teaching practice graded in accordance with Ofsted’s guidelines
Qualification
C&G Certificate in Education and
Training Level 4
Entry Requirements
Subject specific qualification at level 3,
English and maths at level 2. A teaching
placement or be in a teaching role that
provides at least 30 hours of practice.
Length of programme
7 weeks (10 classroom based
sessions)
Cost
£850 + VAT. Payment must be
received prior to start date.
Start Date
To be confirmed
Places are limited to 10 per group
To apply: Please complete the attached application form and e-mail to
enquire@gordonfrankstraining.co.uk
Assessment and Quality Assurance Qualifications
These qualifications are open to people carrying out assessments and quality assurance in most learning
environments including FE, Adult Learning, Employers and Third Sector. They are designed for anyone
assessing and carrying out quality assurance in all occupational sectors, accredited learning, non-accredited
learning (e.g where performance is being assessed and the learner is not undertaking a qualification),
qualifications on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) and qualifications on the Qualification Credit
Framework (QCF).
The Level 3 provides a pathway for learners to understand assessment and if required, qualify as an assessor.
Candidates who wish to achieve these units could be assessing competence or non-competence based
learning, knowledge or skills. They will select the units and qualifications that meet the requirements of what
they are assessing.
Assessor Qualifications
There are two awards and a certificate available at Level 3:
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The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is for practitioners who assess the
demonstration of competence in a work environment using the following assessment methods: observation,
examining work, products, oral questioning and discussion, use of witnesses, learner statements and
recognition of prior learning (RPL).
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The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is for practitioners who assess
knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas using the following assessment methods:
assessments in simulated environments, skills tests, oral and written questions, assignments, projects, case
studies and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
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The Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement is for practitioners who may use all of the
above-listed assessment methods based upon sound assessment principles.
Assessment
In order to achieve these qualifications all candidates will be required to undertake and successfully complete
assessment activities including observation of assessing learners in a working or/and a classroom environment.
The candidate will also need to demonstrate competence by producing a portfolio of evidence of assessment
practice carried out over a period of time.
Assessment Practice Requirements
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Evidence of planning assessment activity with a minimum of two learners
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Evidence of carrying out assessments and making judgements against agreed criteria
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Evidence of providing feedback to learners
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Evidence of recording assessment judgements in line with company and legislative requirements
Qualifications
ICQ Assessor Qualifications
Entry Requirements
English and Maths at level 2. A
placement where assessment can take
place or be in an assessing role
Length of programme
1 day knowledge based assessor training
Length of programme will depend on
candidates ability to provide evidence of
competence (Approx 9 – 12 months)
Cost
£495 + VAT. Payment must be received
prior to start date.
Start Date
15th January 2015
Internal Quality Assurance Qualifications
There is one award and one certificate available at Level 4:
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The Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice is for
practitioners who conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process from within a
centre/organisation, by sample planning, monitoring and advising on the practice of assessors.
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The Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
is for practitioners who lead the internal quality assurance process within a centre/organisation and have
responsibility for managing the quality of the assessment process, practice and the performance of assessors.
Assessment
In order to achieve these qualifications all candidates will be required to undertake and successfully complete all
assessment activities including an observation carrying out internal quality assurance activity
Internal Quality Assurance Practice Requirements:
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Planning IQA activities
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Carrying out IQA activities, to include:
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Observation of assessment activity
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Sampling of assessment decisions
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Supporting assessors
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Delivering standardisation sessions
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Managing IQA activity (Level 4 Certificate in Leading IQA) only
Qualifications
ICQ Internal Quality Assurance
Qualifications
Entry Requirements
English and Maths at level 2. A centre
where IQA can be practiced
Length of programme
1 day knowledge based IQA training
Length of programme will depend on
candidates ability to provide evidence of
competence (Approx 9 – 12 months)
Cost
£595 + VAT. Payment must be received
prior to start date.
Start Date
29th January 2015
Places are limited to 10 per group
To apply: Please complete the attached application form and e-mail to
enquire@gordonfrankstraining.co.uk
TEACHING, ASSESSMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALIFICATIONS
APPLICATION FORM
Award in Education
Certificate in Education
and Training (AET)
and Training (CET)
Certificate in Assessing Award in Internal Quality
Assurance
Award in Assessing
Workplace or Classroom
Certificate in Leading Internal
Quality Assurance
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