Level 3 Education and Training Course in Tidworth. Classes run at Mooltan Barracks, blending daytime sessions at the centre with online study. This is an introductory course for people who are skilled or qualified 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 qualification at NVQ Level 3, or have relevant experience in the subject you want to teach. The course runs over 12 months on a flexible, part-time basis. It is the first step toward higher-level teaching qualifications, not a standalone teaching licence.
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 real learners.
You'll explore different learning styles and how to adapt your teaching to meet them.
You'll develop skills in giving constructive feedback to learners.
You'll understand how to create an inclusive learning environment.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for development.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll complete online study in your own time alongside daytime sessions at Mooltan Barracks. Assessment includes a micro-teach, where you plan and deliver a short session to a group of learners. You'll also complete written assignments and maintain a reflective journal. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Mooltan Barracks will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, teaching a subject or skill in a community or further education setting
Workplace trainer, delivering in-house training to colleagues
Skills coach, supporting learners in vocational or apprenticeship programmes
Learning and development coordinator, organising and delivering staff training
Military education instructor, teaching within a service or MOD context
Vocational assessor, assessing learners in work-based settings
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step for those who want to teach in further education or adult learning settings.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: required for a full teaching role in many further education colleges.
PTLLS, CTLLS, or DTLLS legacy routes have been replaced by these qualifications, so the Level 4 Certificate is the recognised next step after this Award.
