Level 3 Education and Training Course in London. Classes run at Wellington 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, and you should hold or be working toward a Level 3 qualification 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 a short teaching session to others in your subject area.
You'll explore different ways people learn and how to adapt your approach.
You'll practise assessing learners and giving constructive feedback.
You'll develop skills in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas to develop.
How you will learn
Learning is blended, combining online study with daytime sessions at Wellington Barracks. You'll complete a micro-teach, where you plan and deliver a short session to a group and receive feedback. Assessment includes written assignments and observation of your teaching practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the 12 months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington 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 to colleagues or new starters in your industry.
Skills Coach: support learners developing vocational or practical skills.
Learning and Development Coordinator: plan and run training programmes within an organisation.
Assessor: assess learners working toward vocational qualifications in your area of expertise.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step toward a full teaching qualification, required for many further education roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the qualification that meets the professional standard for teaching in further education and skills settings.
Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment): if you want to assess vocational learners rather than teach.
