Level 3 Education and Training Course in Middlesbrough. Evening classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. Fees may be remitted if you are 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course begins. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your circumstances. This education and training qualification is designed for people new to teaching or training, or those moving into further education, adult and community education, work-based learning, or the voluntary sector. You should be qualified or experienced in the subject you want to teach. The course runs over one week.
Who this course is for
This course provides an introduction for those new to teaching and training or for those who wish to teach in the lifelong learning sector such as further education, adult and community education, work based learning and the voluntary sector, provided they are qualified/experienced in the subject they wish to teach. Students will achieve a basic minimum standard for entering the lifelong learning sector of the teaching profession.
Entry requirements
Ideally, applicants should possess a Level 2 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in the lifelong learning sector.
You'll understand how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll learn how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
You'll develop awareness of the legislative and professional requirements for teaching in further education and adult learning.
You'll practise communication and presentation skills for a classroom or training environment.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for development.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face to face at Middlesbrough College on weekday evenings. You'll take part in group discussions, practical teaching activities, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through written assignments and a micro-teach observation, where you plan and deliver a short teaching session that is observed and assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, teaching in further education or community settings
Workplace trainer, delivering in-house training for your employer
Vocational assessor, supporting learners through work-based qualifications
Learning support tutor, helping adults develop skills in a college or charity
Skills coach, working with learners in employment programmes
Community learning tutor, running courses for local adult learners
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson) - the next step if you want to develop your teaching practice further and take on more responsibility in a classroom or training role.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - required if you want to teach in further education as a qualified teacher. This is the full teaching qualification recognised in the sector.
Assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - useful if you move into vocational assessment.
