Existing Northampton College staff have alternative application arrangements and are not required to complete the web form. Please speak with your manager to fill out a staff development form if you are interested in applying for this course.
Note: Existing Northampton College staff have alternative application arrangements and are not required to complete the web form. Please speak with your manager to fill out a staff development form if you are interested in applying for this course.
This introductory qualification is the first step towards becoming a qualified teacher or trainer in the Learning and Skills Sector. It is recognised and valued nationally by employers and so if you want to go into teaching or training, it is an excellent qualification to hold.
The course is delivered through practical activities, discussions, presentations and reflective practice, all applied to practical teaching or training. The Award replaced the established 'PTLLS' qualification.
What will I study?
The units you will study are likely to include:
All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.
Student needs
Reflective practice
Roles and responsibilities of teachers
Session planning
Inclusive learning and support for students
Teaching and learning approaches
Assessment methods
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for you if you have just started in a teaching, training or tutoring role or if you have an interest in teaching in the future and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification.
How is the course assessed?
You are required to complete both theory and practical assignments and this includes delivering a thirty minute teaching session to your fellow students. All elements of the assessments must be passed, in order to complete the qualification.
About us
Welcome from Pat Brennan-Barrett OBE
CEO and Principal, Northampton College
At Northampton College, every student is an individual and we are committed to ensuring all students are given a platform to fully achieve their potential, no matter what comes our way.
Having secured a rating of ‘Good’ with Outstanding features from Ofsted in 2018, and ranking seventh out of almost 200 colleges nationally for 16 to 18-year-old education and training, Northampton College is officially the fifth best performing college in the country, with significant strengths in health and social care, engineering, creative industries, construction, catering and digital.
Preparing the leaders and employers of the future
Boosting Britain’s skills is more important than ever before, and we remain determined to build an inclusive talent pipeline of people that meet local, regional and national skills needs. Our students will be the UK’s new workforce, equipped with the attributes and skills required for our modern, dynamic, and competitive economy.
We have developed a range of exciting courses at a variety of levels for students of all ages. Many of our courses are funded by the Education Funding Agency (ESFA). Students can choose a full or part-time study programme, T Level, A Level programme, university level course, apprenticeship, a short course or even decide to study entirely from home with a distance learning course.
With our support, thousands of students have progressed to their next destination – whether it be to the next level in their education, or into their chosen career.
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