Level 3 Education and Training Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre, part-time during the day over 12 weeks. The course covers the core knowledge and skills needed to teach or train adults in a range of settings. You'll explore how people learn, how to plan and deliver sessions, and how to assess learners. It suits anyone fitting study around other commitments, with daytime education and training classes spread across the term.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in education and training settings.
You'll learn how to plan inclusive teaching sessions that meet different learners' needs.
You'll practise delivering a short teaching session and receiving feedback on it.
You'll explore a range of teaching and learning approaches.
You'll understand how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
You'll identify ways to create a safe and motivating learning environment.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is a mix of taught input, group discussion, and practical teaching activities. Assessment includes a micro-teach, where you plan and deliver a short session observed by a tutor, along with written assignments that cover the theory of teaching and learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Wandsworth Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator, teaching adults in further education or community settings
Trainer, delivering workplace training programmes for employers
Learning Support Worker, helping learners in educational settings
Skills Coach, supporting learners on apprenticeship or vocational programmes
Tutor, teaching a specialist subject in adult education
Learning and Development Coordinator, organising training within organisations
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step for those who want to teach in further education more formally, covering deeper teaching theory and extended practice.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: required for those aiming to teach in further education colleges as a substantive role, and recognised for QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) status.
PTLLS or subject-specific teaching qualifications: useful if you want to specialise in a particular area such as ESOL, maths, or vocational training.
