Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

Next course commencing 29th September 2010, 10 sessions, details below.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector comes from a DfES initiative to transform and professionalise teacher training and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) in the Lifelong Learning Sector in England. This Level 3 Award will act as an essential gateway to either Associate or Full Teacher Status, a necessary award for anyone delivering learning.

Prerequisites

Learners should have literacy to level 2. Candidates will be asked to complete forms and a free writing exercise prior to being accepted onto the course.

Course Dates

10 sessions on Wednesdays.
Full day - 09:30 - 16:30 (6 hours delivery plus breaks)
Half day - 13:30 - 16:45 (3 hours plus break)
Total 36 hours

Course Venue

Chippenham Training Suite click this link for information including directions, accessibility and parking.

Course Fees

Skills Funding Agency funded, where eligible: £260 per learner.
Full cost: £450 per learner.
Tuition fee remission is available, please contact the Learning Curve for further details. Registration fee is £66.00 if eligible.

Course content/objectives

You will learn:

• schemes of work
• lesson plans
• learning delivery
• equality and diversity
• assessment methods and the role of the tutor
• legislative requirements

Course qualification and assessment

The successful completion of this course and submission of a portfolio, and completing a short teaching session, which meets the assessment criteria, will result in a City and Guilds qualification.

Your course progress will be assessed by practical and written assignments. The last date for submission of a completed portfolio for accreditation will be Wednesday 22 December 2010 for the last completed course.

Course materials

You will be provided with written assignments and forms to use on the course. You will also be asked to provide some materials as portfolio evidence yourself.

Progression opportunities

This course could lead to a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) or Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). Learning Curve is planning to deliver CTLLS in the near future

Learner support

Crèche facilities are unfortunately not available. Assistance for learners with additional learning needs is available. Please enquire.