Level 3 Education and Training Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, part-time during the day over 10 weeks. You'll develop the skills to plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate teaching and learning sessions across a range of training contexts. Written English is assessed at the start, and support is recommended where needed. You need to be 19 or over and able to study at Level 3. Strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation are essential. This Pearson Edexcel education and training qualification suits anyone moving into a teaching or training role.
Who this course is for
Achieving the Level 3 Award in Education and Training will provide sufficient evidence that the learner has obtained the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare, plan, deliver and evaluate basic teaching and learning sessions in a variety of teaching or training contexts.
Entry requirements
Written English is assessed during an initial assessment at the start of the course and support will be recommended when required.----You need to be 19 or over--Learners are expected to have the aptitude and potential to study and achieve at Level 3--Writing with correct use of spelling, grammar and punctuation is essential--
What you will learn
You'll plan teaching and learning sessions for a range of contexts.
You'll prepare materials and resources to support your sessions.
You'll deliver basic teaching sessions to learners.
You'll evaluate the effectiveness of your teaching and identify areas to improve.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer.
You'll apply communication skills appropriate to a teaching environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ashley Down Centre. Assessment includes written assignments that demonstrate your knowledge of teaching and training principles. You'll also plan and reflect on teaching sessions as part of your assessment. Strong written English is required throughout, as correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation are assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, teaching skills to learners in further education or community settings
Workplace trainer, delivering training sessions to colleagues or new staff
Learning support worker, helping adults develop skills in structured programmes
Skills tutor, teaching subjects such as English, maths, or vocational topics
Community learning facilitator, running sessions for local adult learners
Corporate trainer, delivering staff development programmes in business settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET): the next step if you want to teach in further education colleges or adult learning settings. It builds on this Award with more teaching practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education. Required for some salaried teaching posts.
Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence): useful if you move into vocational assessment or apprenticeship delivery.
