Who is this qualification for?
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training provides an introduction to teaching, including exploration of the roles and responsibilities of teachers and trainers as well as guidance, mentoring and instruction on how to plan and deliver teaching sessions and provide feedback to learners.
This qualifications can help you to progress in teaching and training roles in a wide range of sectors.

Qualification benefits
For individuals
- Learn core teaching skills
- Put these skills into practice
- Improve your teaching practice and lesson outcomes
- Gain a nationally recognised qualifi cation
For employers
- Gain staff with enhanced teaching, training and delivery skills
- Benefit from improved teaching and training practices
- Develop greater versatility in your workforce
Qualification units
- Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training
- Understanding and Using Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education and Training
- Understanding Assessment in Education and Training
Depending on your chosen programme, some or all of the following Essential Skills courses may be required or will need to be completed:
- Essential Skills Level 1, 2 or 3 Application of Number (AON)
- Essential Skills Level 1, 2 or 3 Communication
- Essential Skills Level 1, 2 or 3 Digital Literacy
Following successful completion of the Level 3 Award in Education & Training, learners may progress to our Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment qualification.
“The support and flexible approach shown by the team at Portal is really helping to get the best out of my team.”
Caroline Spanton
Beicio Cymru | Welsh Cycling
Qualification delivery and assessment
At Portal we understand the demands of modern work life. We know that your work commitments, project deliverables, and team responsibilities require careful balance. That’s why we’ve shaped a flexible learning approach that allows you to hone your skills without having to compromise your ongoing commitments.
The qualification is delivered to cohorts of up to six learners. On enrolment, each cohort is assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide ongoing support throughout the programme. Following an initial induction session, learners take part in three group sessions (3.5 hrs each) and three one-to-one sessions (1 hr each) via Microsoft Teams, focused on progress, observations and task setting.
Mixed methods which could include:
- Written work
- Professional discussion
- Question and answer
- Observation of performance
- Work products
Fees for this qualification are subject to VAT. We welcome both individual learner bookings and organisation bookings, with invoicing available for employers placing group bookings.




