Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)

Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) - Certificate
What will I study?
This qualification is open to all new in service, teachers, trainers and tutors in the Lifelong Learning Sector. The certificate is designed to cover the role of the Associate Lecturer who has limited responsibilities in terms of teaching, for example teaching mainly on a one to one basis or teaching on a limited range or level of programmes within a curriculum area. The certificate qualifies students to teach within the sector within this defined role and will lead to ATLS status after registration with the Institute for Learning (IFL) and a defined period of CPD has been achieved. It allows students to progress onto the full award at a later date should your teaching role and responsibilities change. APL of a maximum of 10 credits will be given to entrants who are holders of a threshold award Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector from any other awarding body providing it is at a Level 1HE/ 4NQF against the equivalent part of the Certificate programme.

How can I progress?
Undergraduate trainees will have 40 credits at undergraduate level and can progress onto the second year of the Full Award (Certificate in Education/ PGCE in Post Compulsory Education), after completion of a bridging module.

What will I need to qualify for this course?
In order to qualify for this course, students must; *Have a level 3 qualification in their own subject specialism. *Have an appropriate level of education (5 GCSEs at C and above or equivalent), *Have the potential to complete 30 hours of teaching; this may be voluntary, over the course of the programme.

Course Structure
Whilst studying towards this qualification the following modules will be covered; *An initial assessment of literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills and commencement of the Professional Development Portfolio, *Completion of the threshold award Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, *Teaching and Reflecting on own Practice; including 30 hours of teaching practice and 3 hours of observed practice.

Course Duration
1 year

Qualification Level
Level 4

Career
*Teaching - in the regulated (colleges) and non-regulated (other teaching/ training providers) post-16 sector.