Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Shrewsbury. Classes run at SBC Training, blending fortnightly daytime sessions with online and self-directed study. This free education and training course is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is free to Shropshire employees. It suits people who are skilled or qualified in a work-related area and want to start teaching or training others. You'll cover inclusive teaching approaches, planning and delivering sessions, assessment methods, and professional standards for the lifelong learning sector. The course takes around 4 months part-time.
Who this course is for
This is an introductory course for people who are skilled and qualified in a work related area and want to learn to teach or train others. Known as a 'Gateway' course, it won't equip you to be a fully qualified teacher or trainer, but it is the first step to accessing higher level courses that will do so.
Entry requirements
You need to be 19 years or over. You should have achieved or be aiming to achieve a qualification at NVQ level 3 and/or have experience in the subject/skill you wish to teach.
What you will learn
You'll explore professional standards for teachers, tutors, and trainers in the lifelong learning sector.
You'll learn inclusive teaching and learning approaches to meet different learner needs.
You'll study how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll practise planning, delivering, and evaluating teaching sessions.
You'll identify different types and methods of assessment.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and develop your skills.
You'll deliver microteaching sessions and give peer feedback to other learners.
How you will learn
Learning combines six fortnightly sessions at the centre with self-directed study and research online. You'll complete three written assignments and take part in workshops. Coaching sessions support you in developing session plans and creating teaching resources. You'll be observed delivering microteaching sessions, and you'll take part in and give feedback on other learners' sessions. Access to your own IT equipment is required to complete this qualification.
What you will need to bring
You'll need access to your own IT equipment, including a device and internet connection, to complete the online elements of this course. SBC Training 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: train colleagues or new staff in your area of expertise.
Skills Trainer: deliver vocational training in work-based learning programmes.
Learning and Development Facilitator: support employee learning within organisations.
Community Learning Tutor: run courses for adults in local community provision.
What you could study next
This qualification is a first step, not a full teaching licence. From here you could move on to:
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: develops your classroom practice further.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the main qualification for teaching in further education.
Level 5 or Level 7 PGCE in Further Education: for those aiming to teach in a college setting at a higher level.
