Free Level 3 Education and Training Course. Study online. This free education and training course runs over 18 weeks and fits around your existing commitments. You study at your own pace, with no need to travel to a centre. The course covers the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer, planning and delivering sessions, using appropriate resources and teaching methods, and giving effective assessment and feedback. It also addresses legislation, equality, diversity, and inclusivity in learning settings.
Who this course is for
A fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in relation to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusivity and meeting the needs of learners. They will be able to sequence learning, plan and deliver sessions, using appropriate resources and teaching methods. They will also be able to identify the characteristics of effective assessment and feedback.
What you will learn
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in a learning environment.
You'll learn how legislation, equality, diversity, and inclusivity apply to teaching practice.
You'll plan and sequence learning sessions to meet the needs of different learners.
You'll select and use appropriate resources and teaching methods for your sessions.
You'll identify the characteristics of effective assessment and feedback.
You'll develop skills to recognise and respond to individual learner needs.
How you will learn
You study online at your own pace over 18 weeks. Learning is delivered through distance learning materials. Assessment is based on the requirements of the TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm the specific assessment methods and any submission requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Burton and South Derbyshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach adults in further education or community settings.
Workplace Trainer: deliver training programmes within a business or organisation.
Skills Trainer: support learners in vocational or skills-based programmes.
Learning Support Worker: assist learners in educational or training environments.
Assessor: assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.
Tutor: deliver one-to-one or small group teaching in a specialist subject.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: the next step if you want to teach in further education colleges or adult learning settings. Builds on the Level 3 Award with more in-depth practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: required for many full teaching roles in further education. Recognised by Ofsted-inspected providers.
CELTA or DELTA: specialist qualifications if you want to move into English language teaching.
