Level 3 Award in Education and Training – for employees of SCC only

Course Overview

Course Type:

Part Time

Available at:

Southampton

Course Area:

Early Years & Education

Course Duration:

7 Weeks

Available at:

Southampton

The Course in Detail

This course is specifically for Southampton City Council subcontracted employees only.

The course will be taught by an experienced teacher, who will use a wide range of teaching activities; including lectures, group work, discussion, demonstrations, student presentations and many more activities that help learning. Sessions takes place once a week for 3.5 hours for 7 weeks.

The course will provide an introduction to teaching adults and will include a combination of lectures, group work, students presentations and micro-teach sessions.

The qualification is designed to enable candidates to:

Adopt an integrated approach to the theory and practice of teaching/training and tutoring
Reflect on their own previous/current levels of experience, practice and skills and areas for development
Identify principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation
Develop communication and inter-personal skills
Develop an awareness of their professional role and responsibilities

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is accredited by the NCFE and replaces PTLLS.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

There are no official entry requirements for this course. All students will need to complete an initial assessment of maths and English before being enrolled on the course and an interest in teaching or training adults.

This Could Lead to

This course offers a good start for those wanting to apply for a job that involves teaching. To be fully qualified to teach (young) adults you need to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training / Cert Ed or PGCE. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training provides an excellent introduction to this course.

Availability & Enrolment

College Life & Student Support Services

College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.

Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.