Level 3 Education and Training Course in Blandford Forum. Classes run at The Colleges' Partnership, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This level 3 education and training qualification is an introductory step for people who are skilled or qualified in a work-related area and want to start teaching or training others. You need to be 19 or over and hold, or be working toward, a Level 3 qualification in the subject you want to teach. The course runs over 12 months on a flexible, daytime basis.
Who this course is for
This is an introductory course for people who are skilled and qualified in a work related area and want to learn to teach or train others. Known as a 'Gateway' course, it won't equip you to be a fully qualified teacher or trainer, but it is the first step to accessing higher level courses that will do so.
Entry requirements
You need to be 19 years or over. You should have achieved or be aiming to achieve a qualification at NVQ level 3 and/or have experience in the subject/skill you wish to teach.
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in education and training settings.
You'll understand how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions.
You'll learn how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
You'll develop an awareness of different learning styles and how to adapt your approach.
You'll practise microteaching, delivering short sessions to peers.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for development.
How you will learn
Learning is blended, combining online study with attendance at The Colleges' Partnership. You'll be assessed through written assignments, a reflective journal, and observed microteaching sessions. The online elements let you work through theory at your own pace, while centre sessions give you the chance to practise teaching in a supported environment and get direct feedback.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Colleges' Partnership 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
Workplace Trainer: deliver skills training within your organisation
Skills Coach: support learners in work-based or apprenticeship programmes
Vocational Tutor: teach your specialist subject in a college or training centre
Learning and Development Facilitator: design and run training sessions for staff
What you could study next
This Award is a gateway qualification, not a full teaching licence. To qualify as a teacher or trainer in further education, you'll need to progress further.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson) - the next step toward qualified teacher status in further education.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - required for full qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS) status through the Society for Education and Training.
