Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
PTLLS

Who is the course for?

What is the course about?
This award is a mandatory introductory programme for all new teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It provides the minimum standard for those entering the profession from September 2007. Successful completion and achievement of this award will confer a threshold licence to teach.

This is an introductory award for anyone wishing to enter teaching or training in the Lifelong Learning Secor. This includes teachers and trainers working in work-based learning and community based learning as well as those in teaching and training in colleges of Further Education.

The course is an introduction to the role and would suit graduates, administrators or anyone with a degree or an appropriate vocational qualification or experience who is interested in entering teaching. It is also relevant for people with specialised or technical skills who carry out teaching or training as part of their current or future role.

Will I need anything else?
An initial diagnostic assessment will be undertaken as part of the recruitment onto this award. Ideally, the candidate will be working at Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.

How long & often do I attend?
The course runs for 12 weeks with a one 3 hour session each week plus a one hour tutorial.

How will I be assessed?
6 credits at Level 3 or 4. Assessments will be stimulating and combine both written and practical tasks.

What opportunities will this lead to?
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS).
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).