Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Todmorden. Classes run at Todmorden Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 39 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to plan, deliver, and assess teaching sessions for adult learners. It covers lesson planning, communication, and understanding how adults learn. This free education and training course for adults is a recognised starting point for those moving into teaching or training roles.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll plan structured teaching and learning sessions for adult learners.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer.
You'll explore how adults learn and what affects their progress.
You'll develop skills in delivering inclusive and engaging sessions.
You'll practise giving and receiving constructive feedback.
You'll learn how to assess learners and check their understanding.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice to improve it.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Todmorden Adult Education Centre. You'll take part in group discussions, practical teaching activities, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment includes written assignments and a micro-teach, where you plan and deliver a short session to be observed and assessed. You'll also complete a reflective journal or written tasks to demonstrate your understanding of teaching principles.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Todmorden Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach adults in colleges, community settings, or training centres.
Workplace Trainer: deliver training and inductions within a business or organisation.
Skills Coach: support learners working toward vocational qualifications.
Tutor: teach a specialist subject in further education or community learning.
Learning Support Worker: help learners access education in structured settings.
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. Builds on the Level 3 Award with deeper theory and more observed practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges. Often required for permanent teaching contracts.
Assessor qualifications (such as the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence): useful if you move into vocational assessment or apprenticeship delivery.
