Level 3 Education and Training Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 14 weeks and combines classroom sessions with a substantial amount of independent study. It covers the practical and theoretical skills needed to plan and deliver effective teaching sessions in further education and the lifelong learning sector. Whether you are new to teaching or already working in a training role, the level 3 education and training classes give you a structured introduction to what teaching and learning involves.
Who this course is for
Combining practice and theory, this course will help you consider (if you are new to teaching) or refine (if you are not) the practical skills necessary for developing an effective teaching session. There is an expectation for the theory in Level 3 that you will complete a substantial amount of work independently.The course is designed for those who want to find out what teaching and learning in Further Education and the Lifelong Learning Sector is all about and for those who want to get a feel of whether or not it is suitable for them. It is also for those who have teaching and want to get some formal validity/confirmation of what they are doing or those who want to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for effective teaching.
Entry requirements
Please see website
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles, responsibilities, and relationships involved in education and training.
You'll learn how to plan inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll develop skills in delivering and facilitating learning activities.
You'll understand how to assess learner progress and give constructive feedback.
You'll study theories of learning and how to apply them in practice.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for development.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the Hastings campus and complete a significant amount of independent study outside class. Assessment includes written assignments and a micro-teach session, where you plan and deliver a short teaching activity that is observed and assessed. Your written work will demonstrate your understanding of teaching theory and practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, delivering training in community or further education settings
Trainer, running workplace learning and development sessions
Tutor, teaching a specialist subject in adult education
Learning support worker, assisting learners in further education
Skills coach, supporting learners in vocational or employability programmes
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step if you want to teach more formally in further education, with more teaching practice hours required.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification recognised for those aiming to lead learning in further education colleges or training organisations.
PTLLS or subject-specific teaching qualifications: depending on your specialist area, further endorsement qualifications may support your role.
