Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Exeter – Exeter College

CostFREE
Duration30 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Mar 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, part-time during the day. This is a 30-hour course, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver, and assess teaching sessions for adult learners. The education and training qualification is recognised for roles in further education, community learning, and workplace training. You'll study microteaching, lesson planning, and how to support different learners.

Who this course is for

For details about CG AWARD IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING - LEVEL 3, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and prepare teaching and learning sessions for adult learners.
  • You'll deliver microteaching sessions and reflect on your practice.
  • You'll use a range of teaching methods to meet different learner needs.
  • You'll understand roles, responsibilities, and relationships in education and training.
  • You'll assess and give feedback to learners.
  • You'll understand how to create an inclusive learning environment.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Exeter College. Learning includes taught input, group discussion, and practical microteaching activities where you plan and deliver short sessions to peers. Assessment is through a microteaching observation and written assignments. You'll reflect on your own teaching practice throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Exeter 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 an organisation.
  • Learning Support Worker: support learners in education settings.
  • Skills Trainer: deliver vocational or employability training.
  • Community Learning Tutor: run courses for local adult learners.

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 in further education with more responsibility.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: required for many full teaching roles in further education colleges.
  • PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education): for those moving into school-based or higher education teaching.