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Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFAA
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About this course

Free Level 3 Education and Training Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at University of Wolverhampton Lord Swraj Paul Building, part-time during the day, over one year. This free education and training course for adults introduces you to teaching in post-compulsory education and training. You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer, how to plan and deliver inclusive sessions, and how to assess learners. The course suits anyone balancing study with other commitments, thanks to its daytime, part-time schedule.

Who this course is for

Are you passionate about your vocation and passing your skills and expertise on to others?

Are you thinking about about a career in post-compulsory education or training?

If the answer is 'yes', then this course is right for you!

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching and training sessions and how to assess and give constructive and developmental feedback.

Successful completion of the qualification will give you a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in relation to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusivity and meeting the needs of learners. You will also be able to sequence learning, plan and deliver sessions using appropriate resources and teaching methods, and identify the characteristics of effective assessment and feedback.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification however if you wish to obtain employment as a trainer/teacher you must:

Have achieved a qualification and have experience in that subject/skill at the appropriate level (minimum Level 3). Have achieved Level 2 in English, maths and ICT Attend an interview to determine your interest, commitment and suitability for the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.
  • You'll learn how to plan inclusive teaching and training sessions.
  • You'll develop skills in delivering sessions that meet the needs of different learners.
  • You'll study approaches to assessing learners in education and training settings.
  • You'll understand what it means to be a professional teacher or trainer in post-compulsory education.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face-to-face at the centre during the day. You'll take part in taught sessions and practical teaching activities. Assessment includes written assignments and observed teaching practice, which allow you to demonstrate your understanding of planning, delivering and assessing learning. The centre will confirm the full assessment schedule before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Wolverhampton Lord Swraj Paul Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult Educator: teach adults in colleges, community centres, or training providers.
  • Vocational Trainer: deliver skills training in your specialist subject area.
  • Learning and Development Trainer: support staff training within organisations.
  • Skills Coach: guide learners through work-based or apprenticeship programmes.
  • Tutor: teach your subject in further education or community settings.

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 theory and extended teaching practice.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges and adult learning services.
  • Assessor qualifications (such as a Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence): useful if you want to focus on assessing learners in vocational or workplace settings.
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