CTLLS (Certificate to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

Skills of Life and Work - Adult Studies
CTLLS (Certificate to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Mainly lectures, employing a variety of interactive/participatory formats, including micro teaching
Duration :36 weeks, one evening a week
Who the Course is For:
The qualification is suitable for those technicians, trainers and support staff in Further and Adult Education who are qualified/experienced in the subject they intend to teach. You may be pre-service or in-service staff who have 30 hours of teaching in a recognised lifelong learning context.

Assessment:
Assessment is undertaken through coursework, portfolio construction and observation of teaching and learning
Course Leads To:
Level 3/4 CTLLS award
Entry Requirements:
Candiates must be qualified in the subject they intend to teach and have access to 30 teaching practice hours. Candidates should also be competent in terms of literacy and numeracy to manage the requirements of the course.
Content:
The core modules are
- Preparing to teaching in the Lifelong learning sector
- Planning and enabling learning
- Principles and practice of assessment
You may undertake option units which reflect the context or setting in which your teaching and learning takes place.
The qualification is designed to enable candidates to:
- Adopt an integrated approach to the theory and practice of teaching
- reflect on their own previous/current levels of experience, practice and skills, and areas for development
- identify principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation
- develop an awareness of their professional role and responsibilities