Award in Education and Training Level 3

Gain essential teaching skills including classroom management, planning, and organisation. Learn how to facilitate learning for individuals and groups. Understand assessment processes. Develop practical classroom skills through micro teaching activities. Your performance will be observed and your tutor will give you important feedback.

Your tutor will assess you through a portfolio of tasks. These could include worksheets, lesson plans, or reports. You’ll have support and guidance throughout your learning process.

The aim of this teaching qualification is to help you enter the workforce. You’ll learn skills employers look for in teaching staff at adult education organisations.

When you complete a Level 3 Education and Training course, you can work in teaching roles in a variety of adult education settings.

You can also progress to further study at universities or Higher Education centres. You can do a Level 4 Certificate or a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

To take this course you’ll need to have access to the internet. You’ll communicate with your tutor and access learning materials through Canvas, the WEA’s digital learning portal.

We’re committed to helping you access and enjoy adult education. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

You’ll be supported throughout your studies by your dedicated WEA tutor. We promise it won’t feel like school, and you’ll be in control of your learning.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.