Free Level 5 Education and Training Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, part-time during the day, over two years. This is an in-service education and training qualification, so you'll need access to 100 hours of teaching as part of your studies. You'll take a practical and analytical approach to planning, delivering, and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. The course covers educational theories and principles, and you'll demonstrate them in your own practice. There are no formal entry requirements.
Who this course is for
"This course is an in service qualification designed for those working or wishing to work as teachers or trainers in England. To study towards the qualification, you need to have access to 100 hours of teaching. You will be able to take an analytical and practical approach to all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning, while also embedding theories and principles in education and training, and demonstrate them in practice. You will also carry out research into professionalism in education and training policies, and consider their impact on your role and accountability as a teacher or trainer."
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll assess learners using a range of methods.
You'll apply theories and principles of education and training in practice.
You'll carry out research relevant to your teaching context.
You'll develop strategies for embedding English, maths, and digital skills in your sessions.
You'll reflect on and evaluate your own teaching practice.
You'll understand how to support diverse learners with different needs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Weymouth College, combining taught input with practical application in your own teaching setting. Assessment includes written assignments, reflective journals, and observed teaching practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your 100 hours of teaching. The City and Guilds qualification requires you to demonstrate both your knowledge and your practice across all units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth 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.
Further Education Lecturer: deliver specialist subjects in FE colleges.
Workplace Trainer: train staff within a business or organisation.
Skills Coach: support learners working toward vocational qualifications.
Learning and Development Coordinator: design and deliver training programmes.
Tutor (community or prison education): teach in non-traditional settings.
What you could study next
Level 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): a route toward Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for those wanting to teach in schools.
Level 7 Award in Education and Training: advanced study in educational leadership or specialist areas.
BA (Hons) in Education: a degree-level route for those wanting to deepen their understanding of educational theory and practice.
