Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    21 Jan 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Start Date
    21 Jan 2025
    End Date
    1 Apr 2025
    Level
    Level 3
    Code
    KMP3016FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 380
  • Starting
    16 Sep 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Start Time
    16:30
    End Time
    19:30
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Tuesday
    Start Date
    16 Sep 2025
    End Date
    25 Nov 2025
    Level
    Level 3
    Code
    KMP3015FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 380
  • Starting
    20 Jan 2026
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Start Date
    20 Jan 2026
    End Date
    31 Mar 2026
    Level
    Level 3
    Code
    KMP3016FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 380
Level 3 Award in Education & Training (CG) - Multiple Start Dates

This is a practical course which equips students with an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training. It is a ten week course (excluding half term) delivered in a range of formats including:

  • Practical, individual and group exercises
  • Individual research for assignments
  • Use of Moodle VLE, our web-based virtual learning resource
  • Independent study

This course is ideal for:

  • Those who would like an introduction to teaching or training in the Lifelong Learning Sector (LLS)
  • Unqualified teachers already employed in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • Technicians and support staff in further or adult education.
  • Entry Requirements


    You will need to demonstrate good levels of written English.

  • Course Content


    Units covered include:

    • What is teaching and how we learn
    • Roles of a teacher/trainer
    • Lesson planning and assessing learning
    • How to take an inclusive approach to teaching
  • Progression Next Steps


    Once students have achieved this qualification they are able to access more jobs within the Further Education sector.

    Some students go on to study a Level 4 diploma in Further Education teaching and some go on to do a PGCE in tis area. This can then lead to teachers gaining Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS).

  • Additional Information


    Successful participants will be awarded the City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education & Training.

    Course Fee: £380 for the academic period 2024/2025 (this includes City & Guilds registration and certification). Please note that the Advanced Learner Loan is not available for this course.

    The course is held at our Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road, Kingston on Thames KT1 2AQ.

  • Course Structure


    The course is delivered at Kingston College one evening a week on Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 7:30pm.

  • Assessment Details


    Assessment is made by:

    • A total of three assignments and a reflective journal
    • A 30 minute microteaching session which is self, tutor and peer-assessed.