Level 3 Education and Training Course in Shrewsbury. Evening classes run at Shrewsbury College, part-time over 12 weeks. This education and training qualification is designed to fit around your existing work or commitments. You'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to plan, deliver, and assess teaching sessions for adult learners. The course covers areas including roles and responsibilities in education and training, planning inclusive teaching, and giving constructive feedback. A fee applies for this course.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for details of the course Level 3 Pearson BTEC Award in Education & Training. Shrewsbury Colleges Group gives students greater choices and dedicated subject resources at different campus locations and is proud to offer the largest and most flexible curriculum offer within Shropshire, comprising of A Levels, Vocational Diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education qualifications.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for details
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 develop skills in assessing and giving feedback to learners.
You'll understand how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
You'll practise using a range of teaching methods and resources.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice to identify areas for development.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Shrewsbury College on weekday evenings. You'll take part in taught sessions, group discussions, and practical teaching activities. Assessment is through written assignments and observed teaching practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the 12 weeks to demonstrate your competence against the qualification criteria.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shrewsbury College 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 programmes within your organisation.
Skills coach. Support learners to develop vocational or employability skills.
Learning support assistant. Assist teaching staff in further education colleges.
Corporate trainer. Design and run training sessions for business teams.
Community learning tutor. Deliver courses for local authority or charity providers.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET). The next step if you want to teach in further education more formally. Builds on the Level 3 Award with more in-depth theory and observed practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET). The full teaching qualification recognised for roles in further education colleges. Required for many permanent teaching posts.
Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence). Useful if you move into vocational assessment or workplace training roles.
