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Award in Education and Training Level 3 (blended learning) – March Start

at DCG, Derby · other provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeAward14 weeksPart time£475

What the college says

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 teaching qualification or 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. 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 enthuseA gateway qualification, which enhances your CV, evidences your commitment to achieving a teaching qualification, and builds your confidence

What you need to get on

You will need to provide evidence of:A Level 3 qualification (minimum) 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 applicationsTo secure a place on this course, you must attend a 1-1 interview. You will be offered an interview once you have applied via the DCG website.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • DERBY COLLEGE @ THE ROUNDHOUSE

    Roundhouse Road Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 March 2027 · Derby

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