Level 3 Education and Training Course in Warminster. Classes run at Land Warfare Centre, blending daytime sessions with online study. This is an introductory education and training qualification for people who are skilled or qualified in a work-related area and want to start teaching or training others. It is a gateway course, not a full teaching qualification, but it is the recognised first step toward higher-level teaching qualifications. You should be 19 or over and hold, or be working toward, a Level 3 qualification in the subject you want to teach. The course runs over 12 months.
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 explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in education and training.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll understand how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
You'll study how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll develop awareness of legislation and professional standards relevant to teaching.
How you will learn
You'll combine online study with daytime sessions at Land Warfare Centre. Learning is flexible, spread across 12 months. Assessment includes a micro-teach session, where you plan and deliver a short lesson that is observed and assessed. You'll also complete written assignments covering teaching theory and practice. There is no formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Land Warfare Centre 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 to colleagues or new starters.
Skills Instructor: teach a vocational subject in a training environment.
Learning and Development Coordinator: support staff training within an organisation.
Military Training Instructor: deliver structured instruction within a service context.
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 most further education colleges require for permanent teaching contracts.
PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education): for those who want to teach in schools or higher education and hold a relevant degree.
