Level 3 Education and Training Course in Shorncliffe. Classes run at Sir John Moore Barracks, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This is an introductory course 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, or have relevant experience. 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.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions.
You'll explore different ways learners learn and how to adapt your approach.
You'll practise assessing and giving feedback to learners.
You'll develop skills in creating a safe and supportive 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 face-to-face sessions at Sir John Moore Barracks. You'll complete written assignments and carry out observed microteaching sessions where you plan and deliver a short lesson. Assessment is based on your written work and your performance in those observed sessions. Attendance is daytime and study is flexible across the 12-month course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sir John Moore Barracks 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.
Workplace Trainer: deliver training within your organisation or sector.
Skills Instructor: train others in a specific trade or technical skill.
Learning and Development Coordinator: support staff training in a business.
Military Training Instructor: deliver instruction within a defence context.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step toward becoming a qualified teacher or trainer in further education.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges and adult learning providers.
PTLLS, CTLLS, or DTLLS legacy equivalents may be referenced by some employers, but the Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications are the current standard routes.
