Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, daytime on a flexible schedule. This 10-week course covers planning, delivering, and assessing teaching and learning for individuals and groups. It suits anyone with little or no teaching experience who wants to explore or enter the education and training sector. No prior teaching practice is required, though a basic level of literacy is needed. The course typically runs over one year on a part-time basis.
Who this course is for
Are you new to teaching? Do you need a �survival kit� to support you? Perhaps you want to find out if teaching is right for you by doing a taster course. , , This 10-week introductory course is a valuable starter course for new practitioners entering the sector. It is desirable that the award is taken immediately on entry into the profession. It is aimed at those with little or no experience of teaching or training who are considering or wishing to teach or train in the sector., , The award deve
Entry requirements
This is a Level 3 course and although there are no entry requirements you will require a basic level of literacy. There is no requirement for you to have teaching practice to undertake this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher across the training cycle.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions for individuals and groups.
You'll understand how to assess and evaluate learner progress.
You'll study how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll examine key legislation relevant to teaching practice.
You'll develop knowledge of the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers in Education and Training.
You'll practise techniques for motivating and engaging learners.
How you will learn
You'll attend weekly classroom-based workshops at Heart of Worcestershire College. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions covering theory and practical teaching skills. Assessment is based on written assignments and tasks completed during the course. There is no requirement to undertake teaching practice as part of this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire 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.
Trainer: deliver workplace or vocational training programmes.
Learning Support Worker: support learners in educational settings.
Skills Coach: coach learners in employability or vocational skills.
Tutor: teach a specialist subject in a college or training centre.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: the next step up from the Award, covering more teaching practice and broader subject knowledge.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a deeper qualification for those moving into a sustained teaching role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education, often required for permanent teaching posts.
