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Level 3 Education and Training Course in Winchester – Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus

Cost£399.00
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Education and Training Course in Winchester. Classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, part-time during the day over 11 weeks. You'll study the theory and practice of learning, covering roles and responsibilities in education and training, alongside group work, discussions, presentations, and micro-teaching sessions. Applicants should have English and maths at Level 2 or GCSE grade C or above, and good ICT skills. A Level 1 or 2 qualification is helpful but not required. This level 3 education and training qualification is the former PTLLS and gives you a threshold licence to teach.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training, former PTLLS, is an introductory qualification that will confer a 'threshold license to teach'. There are no teaching hours required for this course. Students will study the theory and practice of learning, taking part in group work and discussions, in addition to carrying out presentations and micro-teaching.

What topics will I be covering-

Understand the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training. Understand and use inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training. Understand assessment in education and training Adopt an integrated approach to the theory and practice of learning. Develop communication and interpersonal skills. Reflect on own previous/current levels of experience, practice and skills, and areas for development.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a good level of English and Maths (Level 2 or GCSE C+) and good ICT skills. A Level 1 or 2 qualification would be helpful but is not mandatory.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of teachers and trainers in education and training settings.
  • You'll study how people learn, including different learning theories and approaches.
  • You'll practise planning and delivering short teaching sessions through micro-teaching.
  • You'll develop skills in giving and receiving feedback on teaching practice.
  • You'll take part in group discussions and collaborative activities to deepen your understanding of teaching and learning.
  • You'll learn how to create an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of different learners.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group work, discussions, presentations, and micro-teaching. Assessment is through written assignments and observed teaching practice. Classes are delivered face-to-face at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus. The course runs part-time during the day, with no minimum teaching hours required outside of class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus 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, delivering workplace or vocational training programmes
  • Learning support worker, helping adults develop skills in education settings
  • Skills coach, supporting learners in employment or training schemes
  • Tutor, teaching a specialist subject to adult learners

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: the next step if you want to teach in further education with observed teaching practice hours.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges.
  • Subject-specific teaching qualifications: if you plan to teach a vocational area, a subject-specialist qualification alongside your education and training certificate strengthens your profile.

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