Level 3 Award in Education and Training: November 2026 Cohort

This programme runs over approximately 10-12 weeks. To help you stay on track, we recommend following the study schedule below.

Workshop Attendance

Learners are strongly encouraged to attend all live workshops as they provide opportunities for discussion, practical activities and tutor support.

We understand that work and personal commitments can sometimes prevent attendance. Where possible, workshop recordings will be made available to learners who are unable to attend live sessions.

Micro-Teach Sessions

Attendance at one of the scheduled micro-teach sessions is a mandatory requirement of the qualification.

If you are unable to attend either of the scheduled dates, you will be required to attend the micro-teach session for the next available cohort.

Assignment Deadlines

Full details of assignment deadlines, submission dates and recommended study targets will be provided within your Welcome Module once you have enrolled.

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training consists of three core units designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to plan, deliver and assess effective learning.

Unit 1 – Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training

This unit explores what it means to be an effective trainer and educator. You will learn about:

• The roles and responsibilities of a trainer

• Professional boundaries and expectations

• Equality, diversity and inclusion

• Creating safe and supportive learning environments

• Legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice

• Working with other professionals and knowing when to refer learners for additional support

  
  

Unit 2 – Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training

This unit focuses on how people learn and how to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences. You will learn how to:

• Understand different teaching and learning approaches

• Create an inclusive learning environment

• Motivate and engage learners

• Meet individual learner needs

• Plan effective learning sessions

• Select appropriate teaching methods and resources

• Communicate effectively with learners

• Deliver and evaluate inclusive teaching sessions

As part of this unit, you will plan and deliver a short micro-teaching session and reflect on your own practice as a trainer.

Unit 3 – Understanding Assessment in Education and Training

This unit develops your understanding of assessment and feedback within education and training. You will learn about:

• The purpose of assessment

• Different assessment methods and approaches

• The strengths and limitations of assessment methods

• Involving learners in the assessment process

• Providing constructive and developmental feedback

• Recording and tracking learner progress

• Using assessment to support learning and development

• Putting Your Learning into Practice

Throughout the programme, you'll apply your learning to practical scenarios, workplace situations and real-life examples. Through interactive eLearning, tutor-led workshops and your micro-teaching session, you'll develop the confidence and skills needed to deliver effective learning and training in a range of settings.

When you enrol on the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, you'll receive:

• A nationally recognised Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) qualification.

• Access to our dedicated online learning platform with your own secure learner login.

• Interactive, self-paced eLearning modules designed to fit around work and family commitments.

• Live expert tutor-led workshops to bring the learning to life and explore key topics in greater depth.

• Practical activities and opportunities to apply your learning to real-world scenarios.

• A dedicated micro-teaching assessment, helping you build confidence and experience as a trainer.

• Assignment guidance and ongoing tutor support throughout the programme.

• Personalised, developmental feedback on your work to help you progress and achieve your qualification – not just marking against the assessment criteria.

• A central place to access learning resources, submit assignments and track your progress throughout the programme.

• Digital copies of programme materials and supporting resources.

• A nationally recognised certificate upon successful completion of the qualification.

From enrolment through to certification, we're committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning experience that helps you develop both the confidence and practical skills needed to deliver effective learning and training.

There are no formal entry requirements for the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and no previous teaching experience is required.

However, as part of the enrolment process, all learners are required to complete a short initial skills check in English and digital skills. This helps us understand your starting point and identify any additional support you may need to successfully complete the qualification.

The skills check is not a test and there is no pass or fail. It simply helps us ensure that every learner receives the support they need throughout the programme. You will receive full details of the enrolment and initial skills check process once you have completed your booking. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training isn't just for individuals.

We also offer dedicated cohorts for organisations looking to develop internal trainers, facilitators, supervisors and subject matter experts.

Bespoke Team Cohorts

We can create a dedicated cohort exclusively for your organisation, allowing your team to learn together and apply the qualification directly to your workplace.

Options include:

• Dedicated team cohorts

• Bespoke workshop examples and activities

• Virtual delivery

• Face-to-face workshops delivered at your premises

• Flexible scheduling to suit your business needs

Whether you're developing a team of internal trainers or building training capability across your organisation, we'd love to discuss how we can support you.

Interested in a team or corporate cohort? Get in touch to discuss your requirements and we'll create a solution that works for your organisation.

info@emblemtraining.co.uk

Do I need previous teaching experience?

No. This qualification is designed for aspiring and new trainers.

How long does the programme take?

Approximately 10–12 weeks.

Do I need to attend the workshops?

We strongly recommend attending all live workshops. Recordings will be available where attendance isn’t possible.

What happens if I miss my micro-teach session?

You may attend the second scheduled date. If you miss both sessions, you’ll need to join the next available cohort’s micro-teach session.

Is there an exam?

No. The qualification is assessed through written assignments and a micro-teaching session.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Successful learners will receive the nationally recognised Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification.

What is a micro-teach?

A micro teach is a short, assessed teaching session that you deliver to your peers as part of the Award in Education and Training. It is your opportunity to plan, deliver and evaluate a lesson in a supportive environment.

For the Level 3 AET you deliver a minimum of 15 minutes of teaching, which is observed and assessed against the qualification criteria, and you also take part as a learner in your peers' sessions.

You choose a subject you know well, prepare a lesson plan and supporting resources, include at least one method of checking that learning has taken place, and then reflect on how the session went afterwards. No prior teaching experience is needed, and the focus is on developing and demonstrating your skills rather than on being word perfect.

What can I do after I complete AET?

The Award in Education and Training is the entry point into teaching and training, so it opens up several routes depending on where you want to take your career. Many learners go on to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, which builds on the Award and is suited to those who are teaching regularly and want to develop their practice further. From there you can progress to the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, a more substantial qualification often required for roles in further education and recognised professional teaching status.

Who is the course certificated by?

The Award in Education and Training is certificated by Highfield Qualifications, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation. Emblem Training Solutions is an approved Highfield centre, so on successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification that is valued by employers and training providers across the UK.