Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, daytime and part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This intensive programme runs over one week and is designed for people already working in education who want to move into teaching. You'll develop key teaching and assessment skills alongside employability knowledge. Entry requirements apply: you'll need English and maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) and a Level 2 Education qualification.
Who this course is for
Preparing to teach is a specialised Skills Bootcamp that supports those working within Education who want to progress into teaching. The course encompasses employability as well as key teaching and assessment skills embedding the Level 3 award in education and training into the 15-week programme. If youre an employer looking to use Skills Bootcamps to train your workforce, a small contribution is required; 10 percent for businesses with under 250 employees and 30 percent for businesses with over 250 employees.
Entry requirements
Learners must hold English language and maths at grade 4 or above or equivalent. Delegates should be working in the education industry and hold a level 2 Education qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop core teaching skills for use in education and training settings.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver lessons effectively.
You'll practise assessment techniques to measure learner progress.
You'll understand roles and responsibilities within the education and training sector.
You'll build employability skills relevant to teaching roles.
You'll explore how to create an inclusive learning environment.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom over a structured one-week programme. You'll take part in taught sessions covering teaching theory, lesson planning, and assessment methods. Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training typically includes written assignments and practical teaching tasks. The centre will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough 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: assist learners in education and training environments.
Skills coach: support learners through funded training programmes.
Assessor: assess learner competence in vocational subjects.
Tutor: teach a specialist subject in a college or training centre.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET): the next step if you want to teach in further education, building on the Level 3 Award with more in-depth teaching practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET): the full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges.
CELTA: if you're interested in teaching English to speakers of other languages, this is the widely used specialist route.
