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L3 CAVA
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 1-3 months to complete the course.
Focus Awards
Yes, the L3 CAVA is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
There is no official word count and the assignment is divided into 8 assignment questions. On average this will often amount to between 2500 – 3000 words.
Learners must be 19 years of age and have access to four learners whose work you will assess in different assessment environments. You will also require a qualified assessor to oversee each assessment processes. This person must have completed the L3 CAVA and a copy of their certificate will be required to submit with your final portfolio.
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L4 AIQA
The course is made up of two units.
Unit 1 is a theory only unit. This unit will provide you with the knowledge about quality assurance and the theory behind the role, as well as the responsibilities of an Internal Quality Assurer. This unit is completed by submitting assignments to our virtual learning environment.
Unit 2 is a practical unit. In this unit you will quality assure the work of two assessors, whilst they are assessing learners. This unit can be completed in your own working environment under the supervision of a qualified IQA. A copy of their certificate will be required to submit with your final portfolio.
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 1-3 months to complete the course. Completion time is also determined by how efficiently you can source your assessors and schedule in your practical assessments.
Focus Awards
Yes, the L4 AIQA is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
There is no official word count and the assignment is divided into 5 assignment questions. On average this will often amount to between 3000-3500 words.
Learners must be 19 years of age and have access to two assessors. You will then be required to quality assure the assessment decisions made on a total of four learners work samples (two per assessor). You must also be a qualified assessor and hold the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement qualification (L3 CAVA).
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L3 AET
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 1-3 months to complete the course.
Focus Awards
Yes, the L3 AET is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
This course has 14 assignments of which 13 are theory based. There is no official word count but on average you can expect to have to complete approximately 3000 words across the 13 assignments.
Yes. You will be required to perform a 15-minute teaching session to complete this course. You will need to source a minimum of two learners for this session who are aged 16+. You will also need to record and send your teaching session to your tutor for assessment. Your tutor will work with you to ensure you are fully prepared to deliver your practical assessment.
Learners must be 19 years of age and have access to a minimum of two learners for the practical assessment.
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L4 CET
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 3-6 months to complete the course.
Yes, the L4 CET is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
The Level 4 Certificate is a reflective practice course. It is designed for a current practitioner within teaching who is looking to develop their skills. The level 3 Award is an entry level qualification for prospective teachers / trainers who firstly need to learn the basics of delivering effective lessons.
30 hours of teaching needs to be logged and verified by a work colleague from within the organisation the hours were delivered.
In total you will be required to submit three hours of observed teaching practice.
The course is assessed by written answers, teaching logs, observations and portfolio-based evidence. It all leads to the nationally accredited Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (QCF), with the possibility to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching.
Learners must be 19 years of age and be in a current teaching or training role or are about to start one. You will need a suitably qualified colleague, who has the L4 CET or equivalent or above, to complete your teaching observations and a copy of their certificate will be required to submit with your final portfolio. Future Step provides full information and guidance to observers.
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L5 DET
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 1-3 months to complete the course.
Focus Awards
Yes, the L3 CAVA is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
There is no official word count and the assignment is divided into 8 assignment questions. On average this will often amount to between 2500 – 3000 words.
Learners must be 19 years of age and have access to four learners whose work you will assess in different assessment environments. You will also require a qualified assessor to oversee each assessment processes. This person must have completed the L3 CAVA and a copy of their certificate will be required to submit with your final portfolio.
The course is made up of two units.
Unit 1 is a theory only unit. This unit will provide you with the knowledge about quality assurance and the theory behind the role, as well as the responsibilities of an Internal Quality Assurer. This unit is completed by submitting assignments to our virtual learning environment.
Unit 2 is a practical unit. In this unit you will quality assure the work of two assessors, whilst they are assessing learners. This unit can be completed in your own working environment under the supervision of a qualified IQA. A copy of their certificate will be required to submit with your final portfolio.
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 1-3 months to complete the course. Completion time is also determined by how efficiently you can source your assessors and schedule in your practical assessments.
Focus Awards
Yes, the L4 AIQA is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
There is no official word count and the assignment is divided into 5 assignment questions. On average this will often amount to between 3000-3500 words.
Learners must be 19 years of age and have access to two assessors. You will then be required to quality assure the assessment decisions made on a total of four learners work samples (two per assessor). You must also be a qualified assessor and hold the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement qualification (L3 CAVA).
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 1-3 months to complete the course.
Focus Awards
Yes, the L3 AET is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
This course has 14 assignments of which 13 are theory based. There is no official word count but on average you can expect to have to complete approximately 3000 words across the 13 assignments.
Yes. You will be required to perform a 15-minute teaching session to complete this course. You will need to source a minimum of two learners for this session who are aged 16+. You will also need to record and send your teaching session to your tutor for assessment. Your tutor will work with you to ensure you are fully prepared to deliver your practical assessment.
Learners must be 19 years of age and have access to a minimum of two learners for the practical assessment.
This always depends on the amount of time that you have to allocate to study per week. On average it will take 3-6 months to complete the course.
Yes, the L4 CET is an Ofqual Regulated Qualification (RQF), fully recognised and accredited course.
This is a UK based qualification, however we have learners completing this course from many different countries. UK qualifications are sought-after internationally.
Certificate processing times can vary. We allow up to 3 weeks, however, certificates often arrive sooner than this. Future Step can provide a letter confirming completion in the meantime if required.
Yes, you will receive both a digital and hard copy of your certificate.
The Level 4 Certificate is a reflective practice course. It is designed for a current practitioner within teaching who is looking to develop their skills. The level 3 Award is an entry level qualification for prospective teachers / trainers who firstly need to learn the basics of delivering effective lessons.
30 hours of teaching needs to be logged and verified by a work colleague from within the organisation the hours were delivered.
In total you will be required to submit three hours of observed teaching practice.
The course is assessed by written answers, teaching logs, observations and portfolio-based evidence. It all leads to the nationally accredited Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (QCF), with the possibility to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching.
Learners must be 19 years of age and be in a current teaching or training role or are about to start one. You will need a suitably qualified colleague, who has the L4 CET or equivalent or above, to complete your teaching observations and a copy of their certificate will be required to submit with your final portfolio. Future Step provides full information and guidance to observers.
