Course Overview

Are you new to teaching? Do you need a ‘survival kit’ to support you? Perhaps you want to find out if teaching is right for you by doing a taster course.

This 10-week introductory course is a valuable starter course for new practitioners entering the sector. It is desirable that the award is taken immediately on entry into the profession. It is aimed at those with little or no experience of teaching or training who are considering or wishing to teach or train in the sector.

The award develops knowledge and skills related to planning, delivery, assessment and the evaluation of inclusive teaching and learning both with individuals and groups of learners.

The course will be taught in Worcester. 

Our Worcester based, in-person course starts on Friday 18th September, 11am-2pm.

There will be an online evening option that commences on Tuesday 2nd February 2027 - Tuesday 18th May 2027 from 6-9pm.

Entry requirements

This is a Level 3 course and although there are no entry requirements you will require a basic level of literacy. There is no requirement for you to have teaching practice to undertake this course.

Course Modules

18th September 2026: Introduction, key information about the programme and ice breakers

25th September 2026: Roles and responsibilities of a teacher, the teaching cycle and working collaboratively.

9th October 2026: Identifying learner needs, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a supportive learning environment.

16th October 2026: Identifying different learning styles and preferences, exploring learner engagement and motivation and strategies to support inclusive practice.

6th November 2026: Teaching and learning strategies, embedding English and maths and establishing ground rules for a positive learning environment.

13th November 2026: Exploring schemes of work and lesson plans in effective teaching and learning, creating clear learning aims and planning to meet learner and curriculum requirements.

20th November 2026: Identifying a range of assessment types, applying constructive feedback techniques and explaining the importance of accurate assessment records.

4th December 2026: Plan and deliver a 20-minute microteaching session and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and delivery through observation of peers.

11th December 2026: Evaluate own teaching practice identifying strengths and areas for development. Reflect on teaching practices and develop action plans.

8th January 2027: Reflecting on achievements and progress against course outcomes.

How will I be assessed?

This part time course is assessed through a variety of tasks via some written assignments and the delivery of a ‘microteaching’ session to your peers.

What can I do next

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and the Level 5 Diploma in Education Training are also available at Heart of Worcestershire College.