Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start20 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, part-time during the day. You'll need GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above to enrol. If you don't hold those, you'll be assessed at enrolment and may study English and maths alongside the course. Over 12 weeks, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to teach or train adults in a range of settings. The course covers planning, delivering, and assessing learning.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

GCSEs in English and maths atgrade 4 or above*

You will also have an interview with our course tutors at enrolment, so we can ensure the course is right for you.

*If you do not currently hold GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or higher, you will be assessed at enrolment andwill be expected to study both subjectsin addition to the AET.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in the education and training sector.
  • You'll learn how to plan inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
  • You'll practise delivering teaching sessions to adult learners.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing learning and giving constructive feedback.
  • You'll understand how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • You'll learn how to use a range of teaching methods and resources effectively.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the college. Learning is through tutor-led teaching, group discussion, and practical micro-teaching activities where you deliver short sessions to peers. Assessment includes written assignments and observed teaching practice. You'll also have an interview with course tutors at enrolment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Tutor. Support learners with vocational or functional skills.
  • Learning and Development Coordinator. Plan and deliver staff training in a workplace.
  • Community Learning Tutor. Run courses for adults in local community settings.
  • Assessor. Assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET). The next step if you want to teach in further education colleges or adult learning settings. It builds directly on the BTEC Award.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET). The full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education. Required for some salaried teaching posts.
  • Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence). Useful if you move into vocational assessment rather than teaching.

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