Level 3 Education and Training Course in Blandford Forum. Classes run at The Colleges' Partnership Kohima Building, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This 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, with a Level 3 qualification or relevant experience 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 understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in education and training settings.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions.
You'll explore different ways learners learn and how to adapt your approach.
You'll practise assessing and giving feedback to learners.
You'll develop skills in creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas to develop.
How you will learn
You'll study partly online and attend sessions at the centre during the day. Assessment includes written assignments, micro-teaching activities, and reflective practice. You'll plan and deliver short teaching sessions as part of your assessment. Blended learning means you can complete much of the reading and written work in your own time, with centre sessions focused on practical teaching skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Colleges' Partnership Kohima Building 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 training programmes within your industry.
Skills Instructor: support learners in vocational or practical subjects.
Learning and Development Facilitator: run training sessions in organisations.
Tutor: teach your specialist subject in colleges or training centres.
What you could study next
This Award is a gateway course, not a full teaching qualification. To teach in further education, you'll need to progress further.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: the next step toward a recognised teaching qualification.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the full qualification for those aiming to teach in further education.
PGCE (Post-16): for those who want a degree-level teaching qualification.
