Part Time Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Course Details

Who Is The Award For? This qualification is aimed at candidates who would like or require an introduction to teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It is suitable for those who work or want to work as: teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector ie Further Education (FE), adult and community education, work-based learning and the voluntary sector (provided they are qualified or experienced in the subject they intend to teach), technicians and support staff in further and adult education, training personnel in commerce, industry, the public sector, the uniformed services or HM Forces. The qualification is designed to contribute towards the skills, knowledge and understanding for the Lifelong Learning Sector (LLUK) Professional Standards and provides an introduction for those new to teaching and training or those wishing to teach or train. It is the entry qualification which allows progression to the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. What Is In The Teaching Programme? 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 communication and inter-personal skills, develop an awareness of their professional role and responsibilities. How Is The Course Organised? The course requires attendance for one session per week for 12 weeks. It is strongly biased towards the practicalities of teaching/training with the emphasis on group work and participation. How Is The Course Assessed? There are a number of written and practical tasks which are assessed by the Tutor on an ongoing basis. There are no examinations. When Does It Take Place? The course runs every term, subject to sufficient numbers. How Much Does It Cost? The course fee for 2008/09 for home students is approximately 195 which includes tuition, registration and certification. Information on fees for overseas students is available upon request. If you are unemployed or claiming certain State Benefits, you may be able to get a reduction. What Do I Need To Get On The Course? an appropriate qualification or substantial experience in the subject area in which you intend to teach, a desire to teach/train adults in the area which you are qualified/experienced, but it is not necessary to have taught before, the potential and ability to complete a level 3 qualification involving some academic research and substantial reading and writing. Please note that each application will be considered on an individual basis and a place on the course is not guaranteed.

Qualifications required:
A qualification in the subject you intend to teach and/or relevant industrial experience together with a good level of literacy.

Course length:
1 term

Venue:
The College's Queen's Gardens site

Start Date:
Courses usually start at the beginning of each term.

Course hours:
3.5 hours per week

Additional info:
This course replaced the City and Guilds 7302 Certificate in Delivering Learning from September 2007.

Progression:
The Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Session times:
Times depend on the day and session of attendance. Morning sessions are from 9.30 - 1.00; afternoon sessions are from 1.00 - 4.30; evening sessions are from 5.30 - 9.00.

Days running:
Various - day and evening