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Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Chatham – MidKent College Medway Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Chatham. Classes run at MidKent College Medway Campus, part-time during the day. The course typically takes one year to complete. You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to teach or train adults in a range of settings, from further education colleges to community learning and workplace training. The City and Guilds Level 3 education and training qualification is recognised by employers across the education and training sector. Classes are daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments.

Who this course is for

Award Education and Training L3

The City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a foundational qualification designed for individuals who aspire to teach or train in the further education and skills sector. This award provides a comprehensive introduction to teaching, covering essential aspects such as roles, responsibilities, and relationships in education and training.

Unit 301 Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.

Unit 302 Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training.

Unit 305 Understanding assessment in education and training.Evening class: 17.00-19.00 Location: Medway Campus

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements not available

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 sessions.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing learners and giving constructive feedback.
  • You'll study how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • You'll understand different learning styles and how to adapt your teaching approach.
  • You'll practise microteaching, delivering short sessions to peers.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at MidKent College Medway Campus. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and practical microteaching activities where you plan and deliver short lessons. Assessment includes a written assignment and observed teaching practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Medway Campus 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
  • Learning Support Worker: assist learners in education and training environments
  • Skills Coach: support learners working toward vocational qualifications
  • Tutor: teach a specialist subject in a college or adult learning centre
  • Training Coordinator: organise and deliver staff development 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 take on more teaching responsibility or move into a substantive teaching role.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: required for those aiming to teach in further education on a full professional basis.
  • Subject-specific qualifications at Level 3 or above: useful if you plan to teach a particular vocational or academic subject.
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