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About our Teacher Training Courses

We offer three Teacher Training courses, at Levels 3, 4 and 5, that will prepare you with everything you need to start work in a full teaching/training role as well as achieving a professional qualification.

Teacher Training Courses – Levels Explained

The Level 3 Award is perfect for trainers seeking a recognised qualification and for those interested in teaching in further education. This 15 week course aims to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in the delivery of training sessions to groups. 

The Level 4 Certificate will enable you to learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing in Further and Adult Education or the private or public sector. 

The Level 5 Diploma is suitable if you already work as a teacher, trainer or instructor in the private or public sector or Further and Adult Education, and can lead to the achievement of QTLS, (Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills).

About our TAQA Courses

TAQA (Training, Assessment Quality and Assurance) courses are available at Levels 3 and 4, and are ideal for individuals looking to enter roles in vocational assessment and internal quality assurance. They provide the opportunity for learners to develop and improve their practice as well as achieving a professional qualification. 

Each Level offers both Awards and Certificates, depending on the chosen path and includes a mandatory knowledge unit which is delivered online, and then any chosen additional units are assessed practically in the workplace. Each is a qualification in its own right and units can be added to build on the Awards, if required, in the future.

TAQA – Level 3 Courses Explained

Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment. The is a core knowledge only unit and is a starting point for those who wish to know about vocational assessment practice but who are not currently practicing.  

Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. Building on the above, this (2 unit) Award requires evidence of those practicing in a working environment (i.e. with apprentices).

Award in Assessing Vocationally related Achievement. This (2 unit) Award builds on the knowledge unit by requiring practitioners to evidence assessment in a classroom-based environment. 

Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

. This (3 unit) Certificate is a combination of the above. The core knowledge unit requires additional evidence of assessment both in the workplace and classroom.

TAQA – Level 4 Courses Explained

Award in Understanding the Principles and Practice of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment. The is a core knowledge only unit for those needing to understand IQA but not necessarily practicing. 

Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Process and Practice. This (2 unit) Award builds on the core knowledge unit with the requirement of evidence of a functioning quality system. 

Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment process and Practices

. This (3 unit) Certificate builds on the above, and requires evidence of leading the IQA process at a strategic level within an organisation.

    TAQA Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

    Please note that all courses are subject to a minimum number in order to run

    About the course

    Cohort 1 – 15 November – 20 December
    28 February 2025 – 28 March 2025

    For aspiring assessors, admin staff, managers, HR or quality assurance personnel wishing to understand the assessment process and best practice.

    How much does it cost?

    The fee for this course is: £390

    Contact Us or call 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available.

    Who is it suitable for?

    This course is suitable for you if:

    • You aspire to be an assessor.  
    • Are ideally working with a training provider or have an awareness of assessment
    • Have contact with an experienced assessor in the workplace for mentoring support

    Awarding Body

    Gateway

    Why study?

    Learners will be invited to attend an initial induction session on a 1:1 basis, complete a skill scan and start a training plan for the course. Assignments are completed following attendance of a further three x 3-hour delivery sessions. Personal research and study will be required. Each learner will have access to a personal tutor/assessor for delivery and 1:1 work.

    This is a knowledge only Award consisting of 1 unit.

    Where will this course take me?

    Any of the other TAQA L3 units or a Teacher training course. 

    Core modules

    • The principles and requirements of assessment 
    • Understanding different types of assessment 
    • Understand how to plan assessment 
    • Understand how to involve learners and others in assessment 
    • Understand how to make assessment decisions 
    • Understand the assessors’ contribution to quality assurance 
    • Understand how to manage information relating to occupational competence 
    • Understand legal and good practice requirements in relation to assessment 

    How will I be assessed?

    Written responses to an assignment will be captured in an e portfolio system, which also provide online assessment decisions and feedback. A CPD record and reflective journal will need to be completed.

    Will I have to provide anything?

    You will attend the course from home, so a device, such as a tablet or laptop would be essential to have, as well as a quite area to work from and a good Wi-Fi signal.

    I'm interested. What should I do now?

    Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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