Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (London South Bank University) - incorporating PTLLS Level 4

Important application information
To apply for this course please download and fill
in the following Certifcate in Teaching Application Form and not
the online application form. For winter starts please apply by 27
November 2009.

Is this course for me?If you are a new tutor employed in the post-compulsory
vocational training sector and need to gain a formal qualification.
This course is a practical, workbased programme. The Certificate in
Teaching is the qualification (accredited by LLUK) for "associate
teachers". If you are a technician instructor, or you teach or
train on short courses, then this is an appropriate and recognised
qualification for you. Examples of areas you might already be
working in are technical trainers in the NHS, trainers in dental
technology, life skills trainers or health and safety trainers.
What will I study?
This course offers practical teacher training. Participants
learn to teach on the job, in their work place, supported and
guided by a subject specialist mentor and supervised by tutor and
employer. The teaching component is delivered over a whole year,
with evidence being collected through practical work, observations,
collaboration with colleagues and personal reflection. There are
two component units: Unit 1 Teaching for Practical Learning
I and Unit 2 Meeting Individual Learners' Needs. These units
cover the essentials of induction, assessing learners' needs,
lesson preparation and planning, addressing individual learners
needs - including skills for life, professional responsibilities
and assessment. The units also offer participants the opportunity
to address their own requirements in supporting the skills for life
needs of their learners. Assessment elements from Units 1 and 2
combine to form the initial Award in Preparing to Teach in the
Lifelong Learning Sector. In line with LLUK guidance this forms an
introductory programme for new teachers, and confers a threshold
'licence' to practice. Similarly, Units 1 and 2 together form a
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. This is a
potential exit point from the programme for those working in an
'associate teacher' role as defined by LLUK.
Subjects:

• Unit 1 Teaching for Practical Learning I
• Unit 2 Meeting Individual Learners' Needs

What can I do next?
This can lead to the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong
Learning Sector and eventually, Qualified Teacher in the Learning
and Skills Sector (QTLS) status.
This can lead to employment in:
Teaching and training in the post-compulsory sector
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have a professional or vocational qualification
at least to Level 3 and you will be invited to attend an interview
at the College and take a written English and numeracy assessment.
If you do not have Level 2 qualifications in maths and English, you
will be supported in gaining these qualifications during the year.
You will also need support from your employer who will need to
allocate you an experienced subject specialist mentor to guide and
advise you in the delivery of your subject teaching.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence of your delivery and
assessment skills. Unit assignments are divided into "elements"
which are completed and submitted at specified points during the
year. Assignments are practical and reflect the activities of a
professional associate tutor. Observations of teaching are an
important component of the assessment and they are graded. You will
have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your
progress and to help plan your training. Additional support, help
and guidance is also available from the guidance team.
What will it cost?
Course fee:
£330Exam
fee:
£30
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.