This qualification is an introduction to teaching in the further education and skills sector.
This course gives an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships involved in education and training; how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching/training sessions and how to assess and give constructive feedback.
It is aimed at candidates who would like an introduction to teaching, are in a teaching/training role but do not have a formal qualification, or considering a change in career.
This training will work towards achieving 3 units:
There is no teaching practice requirement so you can complete the qualification if you are not in a teaching role.
This qualification is suitable for teachers in further education, teachers in adult and community education, teachers in work-based learning and the voluntary sector, technicians and support staff in further and adult education, trainers in commerce, industry, the public sector and the uniformed services or HM Forces.
For more information, please email employers@calderdale.ac.uk.
Start Date
21 January – 13 May 2026
Face-to-face – each Wednesday afternoon, 5pm – 8pm at Calderdale College
Progression
You can progress to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or to the Certificate in Education/PGCE awarded by Huddersfield University.
Assessment Methods
To achieve the qualification, candidates must successfully complete 3 theoretical assignments and 1 practical assessment.
Candidates are required to deliver a minimum of one 30 minute micro teaching session. In-service candidates can be observed in one of their teaching sessions, which must be no more than 20 minutes.
Course Fees
Eligibility for fully-funded participants
Participants must be 19 years or older as of 31 August 2025.
Participants must reside in West Yorkshire.
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
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