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: 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: Creating effective learning environments Developing effective teaching and learning Assessment activities Supporting learners Roles and responsibilities of the practitioner 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: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training; Planning to meet the needs of learners; Delivering teaching or training; Assessing learners; Using resources in education and training. This qualification is suitable for people who: Want a qualification which focuses on practical teaching; Are currently teaching and want to have their experience and practice accredited; Are not currently teaching but can meet the minimum teaching practice requirement of 30 hours; Are able to undertake a qualification of medium size; Have the potential to study at this level, which has the same level of demand as the first year of an undergraduate degree; 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: 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). 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). 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 Evidence of planning assessment activity with a minimum of two learners Evidence of carrying out assessments and making judgements against agreed criteria Evidence of providing feedback to learners 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: 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. 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: Planning IQA activities Carrying out IQA activities, to include: - Observation of assessment activity - Sampling of assessment decisions - Supporting assessors - Delivering standardisation sessions - 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 Please circle qualification required Personal Details Full Name (As required on certificate) Address Telephone Date of Birth Email address Details of your highest formal qualifications including maths and English A brief statement (max 200 words) outlining your experience and why you want to study this course Day time Evening Equal Opportunities Gordon Franks Training is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and will not discriminate against any applicant or student on the basis of gender, nationality, ethnicity or religion. 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