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Level 3 Education and Training Course in Nottingham – Basford

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Education and Training Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Basford, part-time during the day. It's free for some learners through the Free Courses for Jobs programme, and fees apply for others. This education and training qualification is designed for people new to teaching or training, or those wanting formal recognition of existing skills. Over 12 weeks, you'll develop knowledge of teaching roles and responsibilities, lesson planning, inclusive delivery, and assessing learner progress. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalents.

Who this course is for

The level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory qualification for teaching, designed for individuals who are new to teaching or training, or those looking to gain formal recognition of their skills.

Entry requirements

You'll need 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (A*-C), including English Language and Maths at Grade 9-4 (A*-C)

Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C) OR a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification plus English Language and Maths at GCSE Grade 9-4 (A*-C)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in further education and adult skills settings.
  • You'll learn how to plan inclusive and effective lessons for groups of learners aged 14 and over.
  • You'll develop techniques for delivering engaging teaching sessions.
  • You'll study methods for assessing and tracking learner progress.
  • You'll practise delivering a microteach session to demonstrate your skills in a real teaching scenario.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Basford one evening per week over 12 weeks. Assessment is through a series of written assignments and a microteach delivery, where you plan and deliver a short teaching session to be observed and assessed. There are no exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult educator, teaching skills and vocational subjects in colleges or community settings.
  • Further education tutor, delivering courses at college level.
  • Apprenticeship trainer or coach, supporting learners in workplace programmes.
  • Learning and development trainer, delivering training within organisations.
  • Adult skills teacher, working in community education or skills programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET): the natural next step if you want to teach in further education at a higher level of practice.
  • Level 5 Certificate in Education (Cert Ed): a deeper professional teaching qualification recognised for roles requiring a full teaching qualification in further education.
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