Level 3 Education and Training Course in Brawdy. Classes run at Cawdor Barracks, blending online study with daytime sessions at the centre. This is an introductory education and training qualification 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 takes 12 months and runs on a flexible study pattern. It is a first step toward higher-level teaching qualifications, not a standalone teaching licence.
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 and learning sessions.
You'll explore different teaching and learning approaches and when to use them.
You'll practise assessing and giving feedback to learners.
You'll understand how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll develop skills in communicating with and motivating learners.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll complete online study in your own time alongside daytime sessions at Cawdor Barracks. Assessment includes written assignments and micro-teaching practice, where you plan and deliver a short teaching session. Your work is assessed against the City and Guilds specification for the Award in Education and Training.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cawdor Barracks will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach adults in community or further education settings.
Workplace Trainer: deliver training in your area of professional expertise.
Skills Instructor: train learners in a specific vocational skill.
Learning and Development Facilitator: support staff training within organisations.
Vocational Tutor: teach a specialist subject in a college or training centre.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step up from this Award, covering more teaching practice and theory.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a deeper education and training qualification for those moving toward a professional teaching role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the qualification that leads to qualified teacher status in further education.
