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Free Level 5 Education and Training Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyQUALIFI
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About this course

Free Level 5 Education and Training Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, part-time during the day, over two years. You'll need to be working as a teacher or trainer, in paid or voluntary work, while you study. The course covers lesson planning, learning theories, behaviour management, reflective practice, curriculum planning, and wider professional practice in further education. Entry requirements include GCSE English and Maths at grade A* to C (or grade 9 to 4), or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalents.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need:

to have achieved a pass grade A*C/9-4 in GCSE English and maths. We will also accept passed Functional Skills atLevel 2in English and maths, IELTS 5.5 and other equivalent qualifications. We will assess your level of English before you start the course, as it is equivalent to the second year of university degree study,so you must be able to write at an academic degree level to be already working as a teacher or trainer, either in paid or voluntary work, during the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan effective lessons and understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer.
  • You'll explore key learning theories, principles, and models that underpin education and training.
  • You'll develop techniques for managing behaviour and assessing learners in a classroom setting.
  • You'll build a reflective practice and use action research to improve your teaching.
  • You'll design and evaluate learning programmes through curriculum planning.
  • You'll develop your understanding of the further education sector and wider professional practice.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Hammersmith and Fulham College. Learning is built around taught sessions, practical teaching practice in your own workplace, and written assignments. The course is structured across two years, with units covering both theory and applied practice. Assessment includes written work, observations of your teaching, and reflective portfolios. You must be in a teaching or training role throughout the course, as workplace practice is a core part of how you are assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to be in a teaching or training role during the course, as observed practice in your workplace forms part of your assessment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult educator, teaching adults in further education colleges
  • Vocational trainer, delivering skills training in the public or private sector
  • Community learning tutor, running courses for adult learners
  • 14 to 19 education teacher, working in vocational or college settings
  • Workplace trainer, developing staff skills within an organisation
  • Learning and development coordinator, designing and delivering training programmes

What you could study next

  • Level 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) post-compulsory: for those who want a degree-level teaching qualification recognised in further education.
  • Level 7 qualifications in education leadership or management: suited to experienced teachers moving into curriculum or management roles.
  • Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Society for Education and Training: the professional status that recognises FE teachers alongside school teachers.
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