NOCN Level 3 RQF Award in Education and Training – Train the Trainer Courses in Northern Ireland

The Award in Education and Training (AET) is an initial teacher training qualification formerly known as Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).

The Regulated Qualifications Framework’s (RQF) NOCN Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the first step to working in adult education and training environments, such as being a facilitator in an organisation, a self-employed trainer, or working for a charity, either online or in a classroom.

The AET is an accredited, train-the-trainer-type qualification that covers roles and responsibilities, inclusive teaching, and assessment.

You will learn about the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, understand and use inclusive learning and teaching approaches, and understand assessment. The majority of assessment criteria are knowledge and understanding requirements; however, a microteach of 45 minutes is required for the practical aspect. Workbooks must be completed to the awarding body standards. Formative feedback will support learners in successfully completing their work. The formal observation of performance will involve peer and self-assessment.

We run Education and Training Award AET Level 3 courses from our centre in Antrim or at your site anywhere in Northern Ireland. We also offer this qualification online through the MS Teams platform, tutor-supported.

Common terms for this qualification are Train the Trainer, AET L3, L3 E&T Award, PTLLS L3, and L4 PTLLS.

OCN NI Level 4 RQF Certificate In Teaching: Adult and Continuing Education

This is a teacher training qualification similar to the Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training CET.

The RQF Level 4 qualification aims to introduce teaching concepts and principles to those interested in a career in post-compulsory education.

There are five core units: roles, responsibilities and relationships; planning learning and teaching; delivery; assessment; and using resources in education and training. Additional optional units will be agreed with your tutor.

You will be assessed through word-processed coursework and be observed on three separate occasions for one hour at a time.

Courses are delivered mostly using a one-to-one personal tutoring model in Northern Ireland; however, training can be facilitated B2B for groups in England, Scotland and Wales. This qualification is also delivered globally.

Common terms for this qualification are ‘CET Level 4’, ‘Certificate in Education’, ‘E&T Certificate L4’, and ‘Initial Teacher Training’, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Teaching in the lifelong learning sector.

NOCN Level 4 RQF Certificate In Education and Training (CET)

This is an alternative teacher training qualification similar to the Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, formerly CTLLS, and the Advanced Teaching Qualification.

The RQF Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is the middle step on the ladder before the diploma level, for example, part-time lecturer or associate teacher/tutor in a college, private training provider or corporate organisation.

To be eligible, you must be working with learners or students in a programme of study for 30 hours or more and be observed on three occasions, one hour at a time, on-site at your place of work.

Common terms for this qualification are CET Level 4, Certificate in Education, and E&T Cert Ed L4. Vocational Teacher Training Level 4 is available locally in Ballymena and Antrim, Belfast, and throughout the island of Ireland and the greater UK.

OCN NI Level 3 RQF Award in Learning & Development

The OCNNI Level 3 Award in Learning & Development provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to be able to offer effective training programmes to others.

The L3 L&D Award courses are again optional in terms of delivery. We can facilitate training rooms in Belfast or on-site at your premises. Covering all of Northern Ireland, this learning and development award is a sought-after alternative for the larger AET qualification. Training organisations across the UK can also access this programme.

Common terms for this qualification are L3 L&D Award, L&D Level 3 Course, Level 3 Award in L&D, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

OCN NI Level 3 RQF Certificate In Learning & Development

The OCNNI Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to offer effective training programmes for others. The slightly larger qualification covers more ground in understanding the principles and practices of learning and development, as well as reflective practice. This qualification is also a suitable alternative to the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, PTLLS.

L3 Award, L4 Certificate in Education & Training AET CET – L3 Award, L4 Certificate in Learning & Development – Adult Trainer and Teaching All counties in Northern Ireland—Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone—deliver courses up to Level 5.

NOCN Level 4 RQF Awards in Coaching Or Mentoring

The NOCN Level 4 Single Unit Awards in Preparing to Coach and Preparing to Mentor are great starting points in your journey to becoming an educational coach or mentor.

The Level 4 Single Award courses on preparing for coaching and mentoring roles are optional units from the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. We can facilitate training rooms in Belfast or on-site at your premises. Covering all of Northern Ireland, this learning and development award is a sought-after alternative for the larger AET qualification. Training organisations across the UK can also access this programme.

Common terms for this qualification are L4 Coaching Award, Mentoring Level 4 Course, and Level 4 Award in Coaching and Mentoring. Courses are available online and in person in Ballymena, Antrim, Belfast, Northern Ireland, and, of course, the greater UK.

If you are looking for assessor award courses and internal verifier certificate courses nearby in Belfast, Antrim or in another location in Northern Ireland or UK, please click on the links provided in this section of the site.