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Certificate in Education Course in Taunton – Taunton College

Cost£8,650.00
Duration30 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Certificate in Education Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 30 weeks. You'll study the theory and practice of teaching, covering how adults learn, planning lessons, and assessing learners. It suits those moving into teaching roles in further education, training, or adult learning settings.

You'll finish with a Certificate in Education.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how adults learn and what supports effective teaching.
  • You'll plan and deliver lessons for different learner groups.
  • You'll assess learner progress and give constructive feedback.
  • You'll develop skills in managing a learning environment.
  • You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and improve it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Taunton College. Teaching methods include group discussion, observed teaching practice, and written assignments. You'll be assessed through practical teaching observations and written work. Contact the college directly for full details of the assessment structure.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Further Education Tutor, teaches vocational or academic subjects in a college setting.
  • Adult Educator, delivers learning programmes for adult learners in community or college settings.
  • Skills Tutor, supports learners developing functional or vocational skills.
  • Trainer, designs and delivers workplace training programmes.
  • Tutor, provides subject teaching in further education or private settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, the next step for those wanting a fuller teaching qualification recognised across further education.
  • PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education, for those aiming to teach in colleges and who want a higher-level route.
  • Assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful for those moving into assessment roles.
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