Education & Training
If you have always dreamt of working with and inspiring students, in a school or further education setting, our education and training courses can help you achieve your goal. Whether you already work within an educational setting or are looking to take your first steps into this rewarding sector, our courses will equip you with all the knowledge and practical skills you will need to become a successful educator and provide you with a clear route into teaching.
Trips and visits
As this is a part-time education and training adult course, trips and visits are generally not applicable. However, there may be opportunities to visit higher education institutions to gain an insight into where your studies could take you.
Industry links
The skills and knowledge acquired on these courses are applicable to a wide range of career and educational opportunities. The courses are designed to ensure you are industry-ready and that you are equipped with all of the latest sector knowledge, ready to take your next step.
I am an
Adult Learner
Our education and training courses are suitable for adults wishing to begin a career in teaching or assessing students. From short introductory courses through to level 5, our courses span a wide range of topics including planning lessons, presentation skills, inclusive approaches, assessing learners, and child development.
Many of our education and training courses require students to complete an extensive work placement, which ensures they develop practical experience and key sector knowledge.
Highfield Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment (RQF)
Online Learning
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Level 2 Certificate Teaching Assistant
Online Learning
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Level 3 Award Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Part Time
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Level 3 Award Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (Units)
Part Time
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Level 3 Award Education & Training
Part Time
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Level 3 Award Understanding the Principles & Practices of Assessment (Units)
Part Time
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Level 3 Certificate Assessing Vocational Achievement
Part Time
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Level 3 Certificate Teaching Assistant
Online Learning
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Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills)
Part Time
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Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship
Part Time
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I am a
Higher Education Learner
Our higher education course is ideal if you have previously studied education and training and wish to take your skills to the next level. Whether you are currently teaching or wish to enter the sector, this course will develop your teaching skills and prepare you to competently work in a post-16 further education setting.
I am looking for an
Apprenticeship
Meet our students
Ryan Steele is currently completing our Level 5 Education & Training course to enhance his teaching skills and progress his career within the Further Education (FE) sector.
He discovered the course through his line manager at the college and is thrilled at the opportunity to learn new teaching theories and practices, which are helping him to teach his trade.
“We get so much support from tutors and staff, they are very approachable. I don’t hesitate if I need to ask them any questions as the teaching environment is welcoming and inviting!”
"The course was fantastic and my tutors were extremely supportive."
Dale found his course extremely useful, with the perfect blend of practical work and theory. He feels the course set him up well for his career as an ESOl lecturer at a further education college.
Camron Guttridge enrolled onto our Level 5 Education & Training course to further develop his role as Learning Technologist here at the college to gain a deeper understanding of teaching and learning.
After previously working as a content editor, he wanted a new challenge working in the education sector but needed to gain more experience first. So far, Camron has developed his knowledge of teaching and learning practices, curriculum design and the wider, crucial role of a tutor.
He tells us that his tutors have provided 1:1 support whenever needed, are very approachable and nothing is ever too much. Camron’s end goal is to one day become a tutor or lecturer and he feels that the course is fully preparing him for this.
Meet our tutors
Nichola Evans
Education & Training Lecturer Nichola Evans has ben training teachers for the last six years, following a teaching careers of over twenty. After starting her working life as a maintenance engineer, she retrained as a maths teacher, a job she enjoyed doing at schools in both England and Wales. Nichola advocates for an inclusive and trauma informed approach to education, and instils this in her teaching practices. She also understands the challenges of studying whilst working.
Nichola joined the college in September 2023 and is really pleased she made the move: “The college is such a supportive and friendly place. I love training new teachers and helping them to navigate their dual professional status from tradesperson/ subject specialist to teacher/ trainer of that subject. It’s great to see the progress through observations, as confidence grows over the duration of the course.”
David Lenton
Teaching and Learning Manager David Lenton studied Education Studies with English Language and Literature at Liverpool John Moores University, before completing his PGCE with Manchester Metropolitan University. He has taught at numerous colleges as well as being part of Liverpool Hope University's steering committee and focus group for their teacher training programmes.
David recently joined the college and is really enjoying teaching here: "It's great to be able to teach the fundamentals of teaching to new practitioners. Our curriculum doesn’t just encompass the content of the specification, we also integrate emerging and current practice within the education industry because of the links between curriculum and teaching and learning."
Explore our facilities
Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
Higher Education Learning Centre
The Craig Atherton Higher Education Learning Centre is a dedicated area for students on higher education programmes, situated in the college's LRC, and providing both quiet study pods and breakout areas for group study.
The Learning Centre houses a number of PC and Apple Mac computers as well as providing space for students to study using their own digital devices. The space also houses pop up support workshops delivered by the college's welfare & learning support teams on topics such as study skills.
