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Free Education and Training Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Education and Training Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year.

You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to teach or train adults in further education and workplace settings. The course covers planning and delivering lessons, assessing learners, and understanding how adults learn. It suits anyone looking to move into teaching, tutoring, or training roles.

You'll finish with an Education and Training qualification.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and deliver lessons for adult learners.
  • You'll learn how to assess and give feedback to learners.
  • You'll explore how adults learn and what supports their progress.
  • You'll develop skills in creating inclusive learning environments.
  • You'll practise communication and classroom management techniques.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus. Teaching methods include group work, discussions, and practical teaching practice. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, observed teaching sessions, and reflective tasks. Contact Furness College directly on 01229 825017 for full details of how the course is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Further Education Tutor, teaches adults in college or community settings.
  • Adult Educator, delivers learning programmes for adult learners.
  • Tutor, supports individuals or small groups in a subject area.
  • Trainer, delivers skills training in workplace or vocational settings.
  • Learning Support Worker, helps learners in educational environments.
  • Community Learning Tutor, runs courses for local community groups.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, the next step for those wanting to teach in further education at a higher level.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a shorter qualification for those moving into occasional or part-time teaching roles.
  • PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), for graduates aiming to teach in schools or colleges at a higher level.
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