Level 3 Education and Training Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time on Wednesday evenings over 14 weeks. You'll need a Level 3 qualification in the subject you want to teach, a Level 2 qualification in English (or the ability to work at that level), and confidence using standard ICT applications. A one-to-one interview is required before you can secure a place. The course covers planning and delivering teaching or training sessions, using feedback to develop your practice. It works as a gateway into a full teaching qualification or as support for a current training role.
Who this course is for
Do you want to train to teach your subject-specialism or develop your training skills? If you have limited or no experience of teaching or training and would like to achieve a gateway qualification, this Level 3 Award might be the right course for you. It could be the start of your journey towards a full teaching qualification or it may be sufficient to enable you to perform your current teaching/training role. Many colleges require all their newly appointed trainee teachers to achieve this qualification, and some awarding bodies stipulate it as a minimum requirement for delivering their courses. If you are employed in a training role, it will provide you with a toolkit for delivering engaging training sessions. It is also ideal for those planning or embarking on a career change. Emphasis is placed on developing your practical skills, and a key element of the course requires you to plan and deliver a session to your peers, using feedback to evaluate and develop your practice.Benefits include:A skillset for delivering effective teaching or training sessions which motivate and enthuseA gateway qualification, which enhances your CV, evidences your commitment to achieving a teaching qualification, and builds your confidence
Entry requirements
You will need to provide evidence of:A Level 3 qualification (minimum) in the subject you wish to teach (usually)A Level 2 qualification in English (or the ability to work at Level 2, evidenced through screening)Confidence in using standard ICT applicationsTo secure a place on this course, you must attend a 1-1 interview. You will be offered an interview once you have applied via the DCG website.
What you will learn
You'll plan and deliver a teaching or training session to your peers.
You'll use learner feedback to evaluate and improve your practice.
You'll develop techniques for engaging and motivating learners.
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer.
You'll learn how to assess learning needs and adapt your delivery.
You'll build a practical toolkit for structuring effective sessions.
How you will learn
Classes run on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 8pm at Derby College. Learning is classroom-based and practical. A key element of the course requires you to plan and deliver a session to your peers. You'll receive feedback on your delivery and use it to reflect on and develop your practice. An interview is required before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach your subject specialism in further education or community settings.
Corporate Trainer: design and deliver workplace training programmes.
Skills Coach: support learners in developing vocational or professional skills.
Learning and Development Coordinator: plan and oversee staff training in organisations.
Assessor: assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.
Tutor: deliver education and training classes in a college or community setting.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step toward a full teaching qualification, required by many colleges for qualified teacher status.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a higher-level education and training qualification recognised for teaching in further education.
Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence): if you want to move into assessing learners rather than teaching.
