Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Birmingham – Fircroft College of Adult Education

Name: Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Birmingham – Fircroft College of Adult Education
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration45 days

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start4 Jun 2027

Study modePart-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Fircroft College of Adult Education, part-time during the day. The course runs over 45 days and suits those already working in teaching, training, or support roles, as well as those planning to move into education. You'll cover the principles of teaching and learning, planning and delivering sessions, and assessing learners. You'll need to be working at Level 2 or above in literacy, have basic IT skills, and be working in education or have plans to do so.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at new and experienced teachers, those in support roles and trainers within further education, adult and community education, the public sector, the private sector and the voluntary and community sectors as well as those who wish to develop their own careers by working towards a nationally recognised teaching qualification. We are particularly experienced in working with those in the voluntary and community sectors.

This course is accredited by City & Guilds.

Entry requirements

You must be working at a Level 2 or above in literacy. You will be expected to complete a maths, English and AET initial assessment You will need to have basic IT skills You must already be working in the education sector or have plans to get a job within that sector

What you will learn

You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in education and training settings.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll understand how to assess and give feedback to learners.
You'll develop skills in creating a positive and motivating learning environment.
You'll study how to use a range of teaching methods and resources effectively.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for development.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Fircroft College of Adult Education, combining taught input with group discussion and practical activities. Assessment includes written assignments and a micro-teach session where you plan and deliver a short lesson. You'll also complete an initial assessment in maths, English, and the Award in Education and Training to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Fircroft College of Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Adult educator, teaching in further or community education settings
Trainer, delivering workplace or vocational training programmes
Learning support assistant, helping learners in education settings
Community education tutor, running courses in voluntary or public sector
Skills coach, supporting learners in work-based or employability programmes
Prison education tutor, teaching in custody or rehabilitation settings

What you could study next

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson) - the next step if you want to deepen your teaching practice and take on more responsibility in a teaching role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - required for those aiming to teach full-time in further education or adult learning settings.
PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education - a university-level route for those wanting qualified teacher status in the further education sector.

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