Level 3 Education and Training Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College on Friday mornings, 10am to 1pm. The course runs for 10 weeks, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. It covers the roles and responsibilities of teachers and trainers, how to plan and deliver inclusive sessions, and how to assess learners and give constructive feedback. Teaching alternates between classroom sessions and online delivery via Teams. It is preferred that you hold a Level 3 qualification in your own subject area and a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
There are no formal requirements for this course; however, it is preferred that you have a minimum Level 3 qualification in your own area of specialism and hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles, responsibilities and relationships of teachers and trainers in education and training.
You'll learn how to plan inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll practise delivering sessions that meet the needs of different learners.
You'll understand how to assess learners fairly and accurately.
You'll develop skills in giving constructive feedback to support learner progress.
How you will learn
The course is delivered through a blended model. One week you attend in person at John Ruskin College; the following week sessions run remotely via Microsoft Teams. You'll be assessed through written assignments covering each of the three units. There are no exams. Assessment is based on your understanding of teaching roles, inclusive practice, and assessment methods.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a lever arch file and basic stationery. John Ruskin College 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
Trainer: deliver workplace training programmes for employers
Learning Support Worker: support learners in education and training environments
Skills Coach: coach learners in vocational or employability programmes
Tutor: teach a specialist subject in a college or training provider
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step if you want to teach more formally in further education, with observed teaching practice included.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification recognised for those who want to teach as their main role in the learning and skills sector.
PTLLS to DTLLS pathway: if you're already working in a training role, a Level 5 Diploma builds on the AET and supports career progression into lead teaching positions.
