Level 3 Education and Training Course in Westminster. Classes run at Lisson Grove Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 18 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll study the role and responsibilities of a teacher, how to plan and deliver lessons, and how to support learners in face-to-face and online settings. The provider states that applicants need Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (or GCSE grade 4 in both), plus a Level 3 qualification in the subject they want to teach. All applicants complete an initial assessment in English, maths, and digital skills.
Who this course is for
Do you want a career in teaching? Are you already working as a trainer, instructor or as a Learning Support Assistant and would like to further your qualifications? Maybe you are a little unsure about your next steps so would like to get a taste of the profession without fully committing to a year-long course. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is exactly what you are looking for (Please note you will need to evidence level 2 qualifications in English and Maths). This introductory course will offer you the chance to learn about the basics of the classroom and the role and responsibilities of a teacher. Working with your classmates and tutor in a supportive, collegiate environment, you will start to develop the skills required for a career in the classroom, both face-to-face and in the online or hybrid classroom. We will ensure your first steps into the profession are well-informed, with input from skilled practitioners across WAES. So, if you want to spend your days up on your feet, in front of a classroom, inspiring learners to fulfil their potential, apply today for our next course dates.
Entry requirements
The course is open to all applicants.
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in education and training settings.
You'll learn how to plan inclusive lessons that meet the needs of different learners.
You'll practise delivering a short teaching session and receive feedback on it.
You'll study how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
You'll examine how to embed English, maths, and digital skills into your subject teaching.
You'll look at how to create a safe, supportive learning environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Lisson Grove Centre, working alongside other trainee teachers and a tutor. Assessment includes a micro-teach session where you plan and deliver a short lesson, written assignments, and reflective tasks. All applicants complete an initial assessment in English, maths, and digital skills before the course begins, which informs your individual action plan.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lisson Grove Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, teaching in further education or community settings
Trainer or instructor, delivering workplace or vocational training
Learning support assistant, helping learners in classroom environments
Tutor, running one-to-one or small group sessions in your specialist subject
Skills coach, supporting learners on apprenticeship programmes
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET): the next step if you want to teach in further education colleges or adult learning settings. Builds on the Level 3 Award with more classroom practice and theory.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET): the full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education. Required for many permanent teaching posts.
Subject-specific qualifications: if you plan to teach a vocational subject, a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in that area strengthens your application.
