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Level 3 Education and Training Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College

CostFee:431.00 Concession: 86.00
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Education and Training Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 11 weeks and is an introductory education and training qualification. No current teaching post is required, so you can start the course before you begin teaching. You'll build knowledge of teaching principles, planning, and how to support learners. The course suits teaching assistants, learning support staff, and anyone moving toward a teaching role. You'll need appropriate fluency in written and spoken English and a basic level of IT competency. Minimum entry age is 19.

Who this course is for

Funding possible subject to criteria This short, introductory course which will give you knowledge and understanding of teaching. It has no minimum teaching requirement and can be taken by those not in a current teaching post. It is suitable for:

all new teachers and those considering teaching as a career or those who are teaching assistants, learning support or student-facing in an education sector. those who wish to share their hobby with like-minded people through delivering evening classes. those who want a stepping stone into teaching. those who just want to build some confidence to deliver presentations and training to colleagues in the workplace.

The 11-week part-time qualification has an online offer so it can fit round your other commitments. Monday courses are a blend of live online and classroom-based sessions. Trainees will attend college (Cambridge Campus) on their first and final two sessions while the rest of the sessions will be delivered live via Teams. Wednesdays are face-to-face in college sessions for the whole course programme.

Entry requirements

Trainees must have: Appropriate competence and fluency in written and spoken English. Access to IT and a basic level of competency. Minimum age on entry 19 years.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training.
  • You'll understand how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions.
  • You'll learn how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
  • You'll examine how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • You'll develop awareness of legislation and professional standards relevant to teaching.
  • You'll practise communication techniques suited to a teaching context.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions over 11 weeks. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment is through written assignments that demonstrate your understanding of teaching principles. There is no minimum teaching hours requirement, so you do not need to be in a current teaching role to complete the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional 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.
  • Teaching assistant: support learners in schools or colleges.
  • Learning support worker: help students with additional needs in education.
  • Trainer or workplace trainer: deliver skills training in a work setting.
  • Tutor: teach a subject or skill in a community or private setting.
  • Learning mentor: guide and support learners through their studies.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: the next step if you want to teach in further education with more structured practice hours.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education and adult learning.
  • PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education): for those who go on to degree-level study and want to teach in schools or colleges.
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