Level 3 Education and Training Course. Study online, at your own pace, over 12 weeks. This education and training qualification suits those who want to start teaching or training adults but have no teaching qualification yet. You'll study planning and delivering sessions, understanding your learners, and the principles of assessment. Entry requirements apply: you must be 19 or over, live in the DL or TS postcode areas (or within commuting distance of Darlington), have the right to live and work in the UK, and hold at least a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification or GCSE English grade 4.
Who this course is for
This course is perfect if you want to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector or you are aspiring to become a Trainer or Tutor but have no teaching qualifications. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training, formerly PTLLS, is the first stage of the Certificate in Education. If you feel like university isn’t the right direction for you, or your career aspirations have changed and you want a quick start, this course is the perfect alternative route into the world of teaching. The course will provide you with the essential theoretical skills to teach in the lifelong learning sector and equip you with the necessary practical skills and knowledge needed to deliver training sessions.
Entry requirements
You must be aged 19+, reside in the Darlington or Teesside postcode areas (DL / TS), or within commuting distance of Darlington, have the right to live and work in the UK and lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous three years before the start of learning. You must have, or are working towards, at least a Functional Skills English Level 2 qualification or GCSE English grade 4 (old grade C).
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in the lifelong learning sector.
You'll learn how to plan inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll practise delivering a short teaching session to peers or colleagues.
You'll understand how to assess learning and give constructive feedback.
You'll study how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll develop awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion in education settings.
How you will learn
You'll study online through a mix of written assignments and a micro-teach session, where you deliver a short lesson and receive feedback. Assessment includes a written reflective account of your teaching practice and evidence of your planning. All work is submitted online. The course is self-paced over 12 weeks, so you can fit study around your existing commitments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning & Skills Darlington 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.
Corporate Trainer: deliver workplace training programmes for employers.
Tutor: provide one-to-one or small group tuition in your subject area.
Skills Coach: support learners on apprenticeship or vocational programmes.
Learning and Development Coordinator: plan and run training within an organisation.
Community Learning Tutor: teach in libraries, community centres, or outreach settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training: the next stage after this Award, covering more teaching practice and theory.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: a deeper qualification for those moving into a more substantial teaching role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges.
PGCE (Further Education): a university-level route for those who want qualified teacher status in the FE sector.
