Unit 1 Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training (3 Credits)

Unit 01 Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training (H/505/0053)

Unit summary  The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training, and the relationship between different professionals in education and training.
Credit value3
Guided learning hours12
Level3
Mandatory/optionalMandatory
Learning outcome 1
The learner will:
1Understand the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training.
The learner can:
1.1Explain the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
1.2Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities
1.3Explain ways to promote equality and value diversity
1.4Explain why it is important to identify and meet individual learner needs
Learning outcome 2
The learner will:
2Understand ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
The learner can:
2.1Explain ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
2.2Explain why it is important to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others
Learning outcome 3
The learner will:
3Understand the relationships between teachers and other professionals in education and training
The learner can:
3.1Explain how the teaching role involves working with other professionals
3.2Explain the boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles
3.3Describe points of referral to meet the individual needs of learners

Assessment guidance

Delivery and assessment
Please read

Francis, M. and Gould, J. (2014) Achieving Your Award in Education and Training. 3rd edn. SAGE Publications.

Machin, L. et al. (2016) A Concise Guide to the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. 1st edn. Critical Publishing.

Gravells, A (2014) The award in Education and Training. Learning Matters.


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The explanation of terms (section 1) explains how the terms used in the unit content are applied to this qualification.
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