Education and Training

This is an introduction to all the aspects of teaching from the role of the practitioner to the development of lesson plans, resources and the purpose and organisation of assessment.

Units covered:

Unit 1: Understand roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

Unit 4: Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training

Unit 5: Understanding assessment in education and training

There are no entry requirements for this course; however, there is substantial further reading and essay writing and a 30-minute micro teach at the end of the course. An understanding of the post-compulsory sector or training is also advised.

All students are required to complete three written assignments and undertake a micro teaching session to their fellow students. These are submitted in a paper portfolio.

After successfully completing their course, trainees can progress to the Level 4 Certificate followed by the Level 5 Diploma. There is a minimum teaching hours requirement for these - 30 hours for Level 4 and 100 hours for Level 5 and a C grade/L2 in English and Maths. If these are of interest to you, please discuss with the team during your initial interview.

Roles that can be applied for with a L3 include:

Post-compulsory educator

In house trainer/instructor 

To enrol on this course you must be referred by your employer. You will receive an invitation from BCoT's adult learning team with an enrolment code, please enter the code when completing the enrolment form below.