Award in Education and Training (In-service/Pre-service) - Level 3 (online)

It is an introduction to teaching or training for those candidates who started working or want to work as teachers/trainers in Further Education, Adult and Community Learning or Work-based training within public and private community organisations. Additionally, this short course may also be helpful for those who are considering career change.

It has no teaching/training practice requirement. Therefore, it may be undertaken by candidates who are not in a teaching role.

Enrolling on this course will help you gain

• a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in relation to legislation, equality, diversity, inclusivity and meeting the needs of learners
• the ability to identify the characteristics of effective assessment and feedback.
• the ability to sequence learning, plan and deliver sessions, using appropriate resources and teaching methods

You will need:

• To be aged 19+ at the commencement of this qualification

• To undertake an initial assessment of your English to identify any development needs and, where applicable, agree an action plan to address them.

• You will be invited to attend an interview with the Course Director, either face to face or via Microsoft Teams, before being offered a place on the course.

You will need to have access to a PC with internet connection or WIFI device which enables face time/Microsoft Teams calling. You will need the ability to learn independently using asynchronous materials on LEAR platform.

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Following the successful completion of the course; you would be able to progress onto the higher level teaching qualifications e.g. Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. However, completion of Level 3 course is not an entry requirement for those programmes.

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

How is my course assessed?

A minimum of 12 credits must be achieved across the qualification. There are a combination of both mandatory and optional units. The qualification will be assessed by a combination of written and oral assignments e.g. leaflets, professional discussions, session justifications and lesson plans, observation of simulation of teaching or training (micro-teaching) and reflective accounts. Average time commitment recommended for study is 5-10 hours per week (this includes scheduled lessons).

The course starting September is an in person evening course. There will be online evening version of the course starting in January 2026. There is an in person intensive daytime version of the course in February 2026 half-term. There is an in person afternoon version of the course starting March 2026.

The 14th January 2026 start is an intensive online evening course. Interviews for this course will be week commencing 24th November 2025. The course starts 14th January 2026 with an online induction from 17:15-20:15. There will be 3 online tutorials on Wednesdays 17:15-20:15 Online tutorials (various timings/days) In person Microteach delivery (assessment) 26th February 2026 17:00-20:15 (TBC). Last assignment submission 13th March 2006.