Level 3 · Foundation
Level 3 education and training qualifications
7 Level 3 education and training qualifications from Qualifi, OTHM and EduQual, delivered online by Education Training. Equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. Compare credits, duration, entry requirements and fees, then apply online.
Compare all Level 3 qualifications
Sorted by awarding body, then award type. Open a qualification for units, entry requirements, fees and how to apply.
| Qualification | Awarding body | Award | Credits | TQT hours | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Award in Education and Training | Qualifi | Award | 12 | — | 6 Months | GBP £1250 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement | Qualifi | Certificate | 15 | — | 6 Months | GBP £1250 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) | Qualifi | Certificate | 18 | — | 6 Months | GBP £1250 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator) | Qualifi | Diploma | 83 | — | 6 Months | GBP £1250 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools | Qualifi | Diploma | 44 | — | 6 Months | GBP £1250 |
| Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement | OTHM | Award | 10 | — | 6 Months | GBP £1250 |
| Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies | OTHM | Diploma | 120 | — | 6 months | GBP £1250 |
Where Level 3 sits on the pathway
Equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. Completing a Level 3 qualification prepares you for Level 4.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Level 3 education and training qualification?
The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the introductory teaching qualification for the further education and skills sector. It has no teaching-practice requirement and is the usual first step for new trainers and assessors.
How many Level 3 qualifications does Education Training offer?
Education Training currently lists 7 Level 3 qualifications from Qualifi, OTHM and EduQual. Each page shows the credits, total qualification time, units, entry requirements and progression route for that award.
How are the qualifications assessed?
By a portfolio of written assignments and, where the qualification requires it, observed teaching practice. Work is marked by our tutors and externally verified by the awarding body. There are no examinations.
Can I study online?
Yes. Education Training delivers every qualification online with tutor support and flexible start dates; teaching-practice hours are completed in your own workplace or on an agreed placement.
What can I progress to afterwards?
Level 3 completers progress to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, or to assessor and internal quality assurance awards.
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Last reviewed 22 October 2026Source: awarding-body qualification specifications