Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Manchester. Evening classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, part-time over 15 weeks. This education and training qualification suits those who are already working or volunteering in a teaching or training role and want a formal qualification to back it up. You'll need a Level 2 qualification in English, or an equivalent level of literacy, to join. Before you're offered a place, you'll attend an assessment at the college. The course covers planning and delivering learning sessions, understanding your learners, and giving effective feedback.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are a Level 2 qualification in English or an equivalent level of literacy. Prospective candidates will be invited to attend college for an assessment prior to being offered a place on the course.
What you will learn
You'll plan and prepare structured learning sessions for adult learners.
You'll deliver teaching sessions using a range of methods.
You'll understand how different learners learn and adapt your approach.
You'll give constructive feedback to support learner progress.
You'll assess learners and keep accurate records.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice to improve it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Middleton Campus, combining taught input with practical activities. Assessment includes a micro-teach session where you deliver a short lesson to your peers, written assignments, and reflective practice tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the 15 weeks to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton 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.
Skills Coach: support learners working toward vocational qualifications.
Learning Support Worker: assist learners in education or training environments.
Tutor (community learning): run courses for local adult learners.
Training Coordinator: organise and deliver staff development programmes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: the next step if you want to teach in further education more formally, covering deeper subject-specialist teaching skills.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges, often required for permanent teaching contracts.
PGCE (Post-16): a university-level route into teaching in further education for those with a degree.
