Course Summary

Do you want to train to teach your subject-specialism or develop your training skills?  If you have limited or no experience of teaching or training and would like to achieve a gateway qualification, this Level 3 Award might be the right course for you.  It could be the start of your journey towards a full qualification or, alternatively, it may be sufficient to enable you to perform your current teaching/training role. 

Many colleges require all their newly appointed trainee teachers to achieve this qualification, and some awarding bodies stipulate it as a minimum requirement for delivering their courses. If you are employed in a training role, it will provide you with a toolkit for delivering engaging training sessions. It is also ideal for those planning or embarking on a career change.  You will attend College on one evening per week. 

Emphasis is placed on developing your practical skills, and a key element of the course requires you to plan and deliver a session to your peers, using feedback to evaluate and develop your practice.

Benefits include:

• A skillset for delivering effective teaching or training sessions which motivate and enthuse
• A gateway qualification, which enhances your CV, evidences your commitment to achieving a teaching qualification, and builds your confidence

Entry requirements

You need evidence of:

• A Level 3 (minimum) qualification in the subject you wish to teach usually
• A Level 2 qualification in English (or the ability to work at Level 2, evidenced through screening)
• Confidence in using standard ICT applications

To secure a place on this course, you must attend an information/interview session.

Course Content

• Roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training (3 credits)
• Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning methods in education and training (6 credits)
• Assessment in education and training (3 credits)

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through a series of tasks, some written and some practical, including planning, delivering and evaluating a micro-teach session to evidence City & Guilds outcomes.

Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?

You need to supply stationery, and you may need to provide your own resources when delivering your micro-teach.

What can I do after this course?

You will be fully equipped to deliver inclusive and good quality teaching and training. You can also:

• Seek or continue training or teaching in the sector: employers favour applicants with this qualification
• Progress to higher level teaching qualifications, depending on your teaching role and responsibilities. (Please note - for these courses, you will need evidence of Level 2 English and Maths qualifications)
• Progress to an Assessor qualification