This course is specifically designed for tutors who wish to enhance their skills in the delivery of adult education and achieve an internationally recognised qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications and to be eligible to apply for the important FAS National Register of Trainers (NRT).

Learners should be actively involved in the delivery of an Adult Education Programme and be in a position to practice in the classroom the skills and techniques, covered in this programme.

This programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude to facilitate adult learners.

Advanced certificate in Delivering Adult Education Training awarded by the College of Progressive Education

Component Certificate in Train the Trainer
FETAC Level 6 (L30179)

All learners must be fluent English speakers.

Learners should capable of undertaking self directed learning.

Learners must have the subject matter expertise for the adult education programme they propose to teach.

The College recommends learners carry out at least 25 hours work experience.

In addition as part of the programme learners will be expected to observe a trainer in the classroom for a minimum of 25 hours or be actively involved in the delivery of a training programmme.

Work experience may be undertaken in a paid or voluntary capacity.

Assignment 50% and Skills demonstration 50%

35 Classroom Contact hours  
5 Days over 5 weeks or 10 evenings over a period of 3 months

(No classes in July or August)

25 Classroom observation Hours

Approx 60 Hours self directed learning

Adult Education Tutors wishing to formalise their position by registering on the FAS National Register of Trainers. Adult Education Tutors wishing to deliver quality assured FETAC programmes and FAS sponsored training programmes.