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Education and Training Course in Middlesbrough – Middlesbrough College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Education and Training Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day.

Fees of £5,000 per year apply, though student finance may be available to help cover costs. The course is a professional teacher education programme for the Further Education and Skills sector. It covers teaching practice, learning theory, and curriculum planning, aligned to the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards. You'll need a Level 3 qualification in your intended teaching subject to apply. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Certificate in Education.

Who this course is for

The Certificate in Education is a professional teacher education programme that will qualify you to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector, e.g. further education colleges, adult and community settings and training providers. The course is designed to meet the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards and will equip you with a toolkit to teach within the Further Education and Skills sector. The qualification is open to those who hold a Level 3 qualification in their intended subject specialism. Click here for programme specification. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop teaching skills for further education colleges, adult learning settings, and training providers.
  • You'll study learning theory and how to apply it in the classroom.
  • You'll plan and deliver lessons that meet the needs of different learners.
  • You'll learn how to assess learner progress effectively.
  • You'll explore curriculum design and how to structure a course.
  • You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and improve it over time.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, teaching practice, and reflective assignments. Assessment includes observed teaching sessions, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence from your practice. You'll be expected to carry out teaching hours in a relevant setting alongside your studies.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Further Education Tutor, teaches a specialist subject in a college or training provider.
  • Adult Education Teacher, delivers learning in community and adult education settings.
  • Vocational Trainer, supports learners developing work-based skills.
  • Learning and Skills Teacher, works across further education and skills organisations.
  • Training Provider Instructor, designs and delivers training programmes for employers.

What you could study next

  • PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education), for those wanting to move into secondary or primary school teaching.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, a higher-level qualification for those already teaching who want to develop further.
  • BA (Hons) in Education, a degree route for deeper study of education theory and practice.
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