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Education and Training Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
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About this course

Education and Training Course in Middlesbrough. Evening classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time over two years. Student finance may be available, and fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

The course prepares you to teach in further education colleges, adult and community settings, and training providers. You'll study teaching practice, lesson planning, assessment methods, and how to support diverse learners. The course is built around the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards. You'll need a Level 3 qualification in the subject you plan to teach. Check the college website for full entry requirements.

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 practical teaching skills for further education and skills settings.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver lessons effectively.
  • You'll study a range of assessment methods and how to use them.
  • You'll explore how to support learners with different needs and backgrounds.
  • You'll build knowledge of the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards.
  • You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and improve it over time.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Middlesbrough College. Learning is classroom based and part-time, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. Assessment typically includes written assignments, teaching observations, and reflective practice. You'll also complete teaching hours in a relevant setting as part of the programme.

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 vocational or academic subject in a college.
  • Adult Education Tutor, delivers learning in community or adult education settings.
  • Teacher, works with learners in further education or training provider environments.
  • Trainer, delivers workplace or skills training for a training provider.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, the next step for those wanting a fuller teaching qualification in the further education sector.
  • BA (Hons) in Education, a degree-level route for those looking to move into broader educational roles.
  • Subject-specific postgraduate qualifications, for those aiming to specialise further in their teaching area.
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