Excel in teaching with the Level 3 Award in Education and Training

The City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introductory, nationally recognised teaching qualification ideal for veterinary professionals who want to teach/train, assess, or mentor students in a clinical or academic setting, or those who already do so. It serves as the ideal foundation for both aspiring and current educators, providing the knowledge and confidence to deliver engaging and effective training sessions.

• 6 month course
• Online learning, no college attendance required
• No teaching experience or employment required to apply
• Start at any time and study from anywhere

• Veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons, and practice managers who provide training in the workplace, or wish to do so.
• Clinical supervisors and lecturers aiming to gain a recognised teaching qualification.
• Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs) transitioning into teaching roles.
• Individuals considering a career in veterinary education without formal teaching experience.
• Anyone with a skill or passion they want to teach—like veterinary nursing, photography, baking, or sport.

• Enhance your teaching skills – Gain confidence in delivering structured, engaging training sessions.
• Boost your career prospects – A recognised qualification can open doors to teaching roles in colleges, training organisations, or workplace settings.
• Improve your workplace training – Enhance the learning experience for students, trainees, and newly qualified professionals.
• No college attendance is required – Instead, all your course materials, support and assessment will be provided online, allowing you to fit your studies around other commitments. You will also be allocated a distance learning tutor who will support you through the course. You can complete the qualification in just six months and start at any time.
• No teaching experience or employment is required – The course is accessible for anyone looking to start or enhance a career in education.

The course introduces key principles of teaching. You will explore:

• Legal and regulatory requirements for educators.
• Promoting equality and diversity in teaching and learning.
• Identifying and addressing individual student needs.
• Planning and delivering inclusive training sessions.
• Motivating students using effective teaching techniques.
• Incorporating English, maths, and ICT into training.
• Types and methods of assessment.
• Designing fair and effective assessments.
• Providing constructive feedback to support development.

The course combines online learning and teaching tasks to build your confidence. Course assessment is via assignments, delivery of micro-teach sessions and providing feedback on others’ micro-teach sessions.

There are no formal entry requirements, however:

• You must be considering a subject to deliver.
• You should aim to achieve, or already have, a qualification in your subject.
• You must demonstrate a good standard of English and Maths.

£550 plus £75 Awarding Body Fees*

*Awarding Body Fees are payable by all students or employers and recharged at cost and may be subject to change.