Part Time Access to Higher Education - Teaching in the Further Education Skills Sector

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  • We have worked in teams which have made the course very interesting. I enjoyed talking about my presentation in front of my schoolmates.
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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Duration

    2 Years

This programme will have a minimum total of 60 credits, of which at least 45 are to be achieved at level 3 and the remainder at Level 2 or Level 3. The course is designed to provide a route into teaching in the Lifelong Sector. Improving study and research skills, literacy and numeracy skills. Mapped to the units of Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Sector and the Certificate in Teaching in.

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Location

Start date

Out Risbygate Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RL

Start date

On request

About this course

There is no formal entry requirements for this course, however, applicants are required to demonstrate their ability to study at level 3. All applicants are interviewed and will require a current CRB check. Access to Higher Education programmes are funded by the Learning Skills Council only for students 19 years of age or over on 31 August preceding the commencement of study.

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4.5
  • We have worked in teams which have made the course very interesting. I enjoyed talking about my presentation in front of my schoolmates.
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Daniela Stefan

4.5
01/09/2016
What I would highlight: We have worked in teams which have made the course very interesting. I enjoyed talking about my presentation in front of my schoolmates.
What could be improved: The course was only once a week, every Wednesday.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Course programme

Part Time Access to Higher Education - Teaching in the Further Education Skills Sector

Course Code
099220VP149

Course Title
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Teaching in the Further Education Skills Sector)

Faculty
Quality and Professional Development

School
Teacher Education and Training

Start Date
01 September 2009

Venue
West Suffolk College

Mode of Attendance
Part Time

Length (Years)

2

Weeks
20

Amount
TBA

Alternative Start (1)
20 September 2010

Summary
The aim of the course is to support progression to Higher Education for those who wish to teach in the sector, but who do not have the level of academic skills required. It will also enable students to reflect on both their specialist subject, their teaching practice and personal learning, and identify future development goals. Development of students' teaching, research and evaluation skills. Provide students with a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of Teaching and Learning. The programme will also help candidates who lack the underpinning skills to undertake a level 3 professional development programme The target group for this programme are those mature students looking for a change of career who have extensive industry experience and who wish to contribute positively and intending to teach in the Lifelong learning sector.

Qualifications
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Teaching in Further Education Skills Sector). Awarding body: Open College Network Eastern Region.

Progression Routes
Foundation Degree in subject specific area of teaching and other Higher Education qualifications.

Entry Requirements
There is no formal entry requirements for this course, however, applicants are required to demonstrate their ability to study at level 3. All applicants are interviewed and will require a current CRB check. Access to Higher Education programmes are funded by the Learning Skills Council only for students 19 years of age or over on 31 August preceding the commencement of study.

Course Content
This programme will have a minimum total of 60 credits, of which at least 45 are to be achieved at level 3 and the remainder at Level 2 or Level 3. The course is designed to provide a route into teaching in the Lifelong Sector. Improving study and research skills, literacy and numeracy skills. Mapped to the units of Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Sector and the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Sector. Students achieving 60 credits on the programme may be able to map to an endorsed PTLLS and CTLLS unit to achieve ATLS status via the Institute for Learning's Professional Formation. Validated by OCNER and QAA. This is a part time course and workshops will be held during the daytime, evening and some weekends.

Part Time Access to Higher Education - Teaching in the Further Education Skills Sector

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