Level 3 Education and Training Course in Cottesmore. Classes run at Kendrew Barracks, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This is an introductory education and training qualification for people who are skilled 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 with flexible daytime attendance. 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.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions.
You'll explore different learning styles and how to adapt your approach.
You'll practise assessing learners and giving constructive feedback.
You'll develop skills in creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for development.
How you will learn
Learning is blended, combining online study with in-person sessions at Kendrew Barracks. You will complete written assignments and micro-teach sessions where you deliver a short lesson and receive feedback. Assessment is through observed practice and portfolio evidence. The flexible daytime attendance pattern lets you fit study around other commitments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kendrew Barracks will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach your specialist subject in further education or community settings.
Workplace Trainer: deliver training programmes for staff in your industry.
Skills Coach: support learners developing vocational or technical skills.
Learning and Development Coordinator: organise and deliver training within an organisation.
Tutor: provide one-to-one or small-group teaching in your subject area.
What you could study next
This Award is a gateway course, so further study is the natural next step.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: the next stage toward becoming a qualified teacher or trainer in further education.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges and adult learning providers.
Subject-specific assessor awards (such as the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment) if you want to focus on vocational assessment rather than teaching.
