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Level 3
Focus Awards
Regulated Qualification
6 months - 12 months
Online (Self-Paced)
Learn the Principles of Impactful Teaching and Build Confidence in Your PracticeÂ
The Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to develop teaching skills and gain a clear understanding of how education and training are delivered effectively. The qualification consists of 4 units and carries 12 credits, all of which must be achieved to gain the award. It has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 120 hours and 48 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).Â
This qualification builds your knowledge from the ground up, whether you have never taught before or you are putting a formal credential behind the experience you have already been collecting for years. You will start with the fundamentals: your roles and responsibilities as an educator, how professional relationships in teaching actually work, and what safeguarding looks like in a real training environment.Â
From there, the course moves into inclusive teaching and learning, arguably one of the most important skills any educator can develop. You will learn how to design and deliver learning experiences that genuinely accommodate the diverse needs of your learners, not as an afterthought, but as a standard practice. This aspect challenges you to think beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and consider how every individual in a learning environment deserves the opportunity to thrive on their own terms.
By the time you finish this qualification, the gap between knowing about teaching and actually understanding it will have closed considerably. Your next step might be entering the classroom for the first time, moving toward a higher teaching qualification, or simply delivering your existing training with greater structure and confidence. Wherever you are headed, the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training gives you the knowledge and credibility to get there on solid ground.
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To be awarded this qualification, a learner must achieve a minimum of twelve credits. Three credits from Group A, six credits from Group B and three credits from Group C. The course has a TQT of 120 hours, including 48 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Qualification Reference Number (QRN): 601/6099/8Â
| Group A – Total credits 3 | ||||
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training | H/505/0053 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
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| Group B – Total credits 6 | ||||
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training | D/505/0052 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| Group C – Total credits 3 | ||||
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Understanding assessment in education and training | R/505/0050 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
To enrol in this program, learners should meet the following requirements:Â
Note: Learner must ensure that he/she fulfils the requirement before purchasing the qualification.
For further information, please click here and find out the clear guidelines.
*A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.
The award is appropriate for individuals looking to take their first step into teaching and training. It is ideal for those who are not currently teaching but would like to explore opportunities in education, as well as current trainers and assessors seeking a recognised introduction to teaching principles and practices.Â
Progression
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
This qualification is regulated on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) and is assigned a unique Qualification Reference Number (QRN): ( 601/6099/8 ), which appears on the learner’s certificate after completion. This number can also be checked on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications, allowing learners to confirm full qualification details.
Focus Awards is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation responsible for maintaining the quality and standards of this qualification (RN5353). Ofqual ensures that qualifications across England meet consistent regulatory requirements in terms of quality, delivery, and assessment. At Inspire London College, the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in education and training is delivered under Focus Awards, offering learners a trusted and recognised pathway into teaching and training
The qualification is internally assessed by Inspire London College, where learners are required to build a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio must demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria across each unit, showing practical understanding and application of teaching principles.
Assessment evidence may include a range of sources such as assessor observations, witness testimonies, learner work, worksheets, assignments or projects, written reports, records of questioning, peer feedback, and recognition of prior learning (RPL). All assessments are internally marked by Inspire London College and then externally quality assured by Focus Awards to ensure national standards are maintained.
| Pay full Fee | Regular Fee | Discounted Fee | % Discounted | Initial Deposit | Instalments | Fast track |
| Pay Full Fee | £330 | £230 | 30% | – | – | – |
| 2 Month Instalment | £330 | £248 | 25% | £128 | £60 | – |
| 6 Month Instalment | £330 | £230 | 30% | £30 | £33.33 | – |
To be awarded this qualification, a learner must achieve a minimum of twelve credits. Three credits from Group A, six credits from Group B and three credits from Group C. The course has a TQT of 120 hours, including 48 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
Qualification Reference Number (QRN): 601/6099/8Â
| Group A – Total credits 3 | ||||
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training | H/505/0053 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
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| Group B – Total credits 6 | ||||
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training | D/505/0052 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
| Group C – Total credits 3 | ||||
| Unit Title | Unit Reference | Level | Credit | Guided Learning Hours |
| Understanding assessment in education and training | R/505/0050 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
To enrol in this program, learners should meet the following requirements:Â
Note: Learner must ensure that he/she fulfils the requirement before purchasing the qualification.
For further information, please click here and find out the clear guidelines.
*A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.
The award is appropriate for individuals looking to take their first step into teaching and training. It is ideal for those who are not currently teaching but would like to explore opportunities in education, as well as current trainers and assessors seeking a recognised introduction to teaching principles and practices.Â
Progression
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
This qualification is regulated on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) and is assigned a unique Qualification Reference Number (QRN): ( 601/6099/8 ), which appears on the learner’s certificate after completion. This number can also be checked on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications, allowing learners to confirm full qualification details.
Focus Awards is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation responsible for maintaining the quality and standards of this qualification (RN5353). Ofqual ensures that qualifications across England meet consistent regulatory requirements in terms of quality, delivery, and assessment. At Inspire London College, the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in education and training is delivered under Focus Awards, offering learners a trusted and recognised pathway into teaching and training
The qualification is internally assessed by Inspire London College, where learners are required to build a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio must demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria across each unit, showing practical understanding and application of teaching principles.
Assessment evidence may include a range of sources such as assessor observations, witness testimonies, learner work, worksheets, assignments or projects, written reports, records of questioning, peer feedback, and recognition of prior learning (RPL). All assessments are internally marked by Inspire London College and then externally quality assured by Focus Awards to ensure national standards are maintained.
| Pay full Fee | Regular Fee | Discounted Fee | % Discounted | Initial Deposit | Instalments | Fast track |
| Pay Full Fee | £330 | £230 | 30% | – | – | – |
| 2 Month Instalment | £330 | £248 | 25% | £128 | £60 | – |
| 6 Month Instalment | £330 | £230 | 30% | £30 | £33.33 | – |
2 Monthly payments of £60 (25% OFF)
6 Monthly payments of £33.33 (30% OFF)
Pay full fee to get 30% discount.
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Assignments / Report WritingIt is a nationally recognised introductory teaching qualification that helps learners understand the basics of teaching, learning, and assessment in education and training settings.
This qualification is suitable for anyone aged 19 or above who wants to start a career in teaching or training, including beginners, current trainers, and assessors looking for a formal teaching qualification.
Yes, it is regulated on the RQF and awarded by Focus Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, making it a nationally recognised qualification in the UK.
Yes, the course is delivered 100% online, allowing flexible learning from anywhere in the UK.
Learners must be 19 or above, have basic ICT skills, a good understanding of English, and the ability to study at Level 3 standard.
£30.00 – £230.00Price range: £30.00 through £230.00
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