Level 5 Education and Training Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus, full-time during the day over two years. You'll need a Level 3 qualification in your subject specialism, GCSE grade C/4 or Level 2 equivalent in maths and English, and a minimum of 150 hours of teaching practice each year. You'll also need a qualified mentor in your workplace and an enhanced DBS check. The course covers teaching theory, lesson planning, assessment practice, and professional development for roles in further education and skills.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for you, if you are working, or want to work as a teacher/trainer in the further education and skills sector; if you are in or want to start a career in a teaching/training role; if you are a teacher/trainer who is seeking career progression in your area of work; or if you have completed the City and Guilds Award in Education and Training, or Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector and wish to progress.
Entry requirements
Level 3 qualification in Subject Specialism
GCSE grade C/4 or L2 equivalency in maths and English
A minimum of 150 hours of teaching during each year of study
A Mentor in the workplace who is a qualified teacher/lecturer, and where possible a subject specialist in the same area as the trainee teacher
A completed Teaching and Mentor Hours form from your workplace
A satisfactory initial assessment in literacy and numeracy
Enhanced DBS check
What you will learn
You'll develop lesson planning and scheme of work design for further education settings.
You'll study theories of learning and how to apply them in the classroom.
You'll practise a range of teaching and training methods suited to adult learners.
You'll learn how to assess learner progress and give constructive feedback.
You'll build skills in managing inclusive learning environments.
You'll understand quality assurance and professional standards in the further education and skills sector.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and use feedback to improve.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at South Essex College Southend Campus, combined with observed teaching practice in your workplace. Assessment includes written assignments, a teaching portfolio, observed teaching sessions, and reflective practice logs. Your workplace mentor supports your development throughout. You'll complete a minimum of 150 teaching hours each year as part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, teaching in further education colleges or adult learning centres.
Vocational trainer, delivering work-based or industry-specific training programmes.
Skills trainer, supporting learners in employability or community education settings.
Learning and development officer, designing and delivering training within organisations.
Assessor or tutor, working in apprenticeship or workplace learning programmes.
What you could study next
Level 6 or Level 7 Diploma in Education and Training: for those moving into senior teaching, curriculum leadership, or management roles in further education.
PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education): if you want to teach in schools or progress into higher education teaching.
Level 5 or above qualifications in leadership and management: relevant if you're moving into a head of department or training manager role.
