Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
This is a Level 3 course which will last for 15 weeks. Essentially designed as a starting point for those new to teaching or hoping to teach.
Day:Thursday
Time:5.30pm to 8.00pm
Duration:15 Weeks
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications required.
How The Course Will Be Assessed
Assessment will include a series of written assignments, portfolio development and a micro teach to fellow students. The qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and on successful completion of all three units is worth 15 credits.
Fees, Finance & Funding
£672 payable upon enrolment on to the course.
Potential Future Career
The Award is worth 12 credits and is the first step in to further teaching qualifications such as the TAQA — Level 4 Award in Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices.
Course Content
You will study three units:
- Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in Education and Training
- Understanding and using inclusive teaching and learning approaches in education and training
- Understanding assessment in education and training




Studying for my degree was the best thing I ever did. I have been appointed as an Outdoor Education Lead for a local school where I will build and implement a forest school education from scratch.