Level 3 Education and Training Course in Redhill. Evening classes run at East Surrey College on Thursday evenings, from 17:30 to 20:30. The course runs for 10 weeks and combines classroom sessions with online delivery via Teams. You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of teachers and trainers, learn how to plan and deliver inclusive sessions, and practise giving constructive feedback. The City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training is the minimum qualification required for teaching in the Learning and Skills Sector, replacing the old PTLLS qualification.
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 understand the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.
You'll learn how to plan inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll develop skills in delivering teaching sessions to different learners.
You'll practise assessing learners and giving constructive feedback.
You'll explore how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
How you will learn
The course is delivered through a blended model: one week in the classroom at East Surrey College, one week via remote sessions on Teams. You'll take part in taught sessions, group activities and practical teaching tasks. Assessment is through written assignments and observed or micro-teach activities that demonstrate your planning, delivery and feedback skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey 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 or vocational training programmes.
Learning and Skills Tutor: support learners in colleges or training providers.
Skills Coach: guide learners through vocational or employability programmes.
Assessor: assess learners working toward vocational qualifications.
Literacy or Numeracy Tutor: teach English or maths to adult learners.
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.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification recognised for those in substantive teaching roles.
Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment): useful if you move into assessing vocational learners.
