Description
The Certificate in Education and Training prepares trainee teachers to teach in a wide range of contexts. It requires observation and assessment of performance. It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers; for example, individuals not currently teaching or training, individuals currently teaching or training (including those who have just begun teaching or training). There is a practice requirement of a minimum of 30 hours and there must be a minimum of three observations of practice, totalling a minimum of three hours.
Sample Topic: DfE Teaching Music
Learners must achieve 36 credits in total. 21 credits must be achieved from Group (A) and a minimum of 15 credits must be achieved from Group (B). A maximum of 15 credits may be achieved at Level 3.
| Unit Reference Number | Unit Title | Group | Level | Credit Value |
| F/505/0125 | Assessing Learners in Education and Training | A | Four | 6 |
| M/505/0122 | Delivering Education and Training | A | Four | 6 |
| A/505/1189 | Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training | A | Four | 3 |
| H/505/0053 | Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training | A | Three | 3 |
| L/505/0127 | Using Resources for Education and Training | A | Four | 3 |
| A/502/9547 | Develop and Prepare Resources for Learning and Development | B | Four | 6 |
| M/502/9545 | Develop Learning and Development Programmes | B | Four | 6 |
| K/505/1091 | Evaluating Learning Programmes | B | Four | 3 |
Start Date: Flexible
Length of Course: The maximum time that you may take to complete your course is 9 months.
This is a 100% distance learning course so it’s your choice. Study at home, at work, on the beach or on the go.
Online tutorials, videos, elearning materials, activities, projects, one-to-one support and more to equip you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to pass the course.
You will create a portfolio of evidence.
You do not need to have specific qualifications to do this course.
We do recommend that you have:
- a good command of English (written and spoken)
- basic mathematics skills
- good ICT skills
You need to be computer literate and have:
- access to a computer (a tablet or smart phone may also be used and will require an app to be installed)
- access to the internet
You may also need occasional access to a printer.
Visit prospects.ac.uk for information careers in education
Jobs directly related to your course include:
- Community education officer
- Early years teacher
- Education administrator
- English as a foreign language teacher
- Further education teacher
- Learning mentor
- Primary school teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- Special educational needs teacher
- Teaching assistant
Jobs where your course would be useful:
- Careers adviser
- Counsellor
- Family support worker
- Museum education officer
- Play therapist
- Youth worker
