Training the Trainer (C&G 7303)

City and Guilds 7303 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).

Since the 1st of September 2007 all new teachers, either in the Further Education Sector or delivering contracts through the Learning and Skills Council, have been required to have formal teaching qualifications beginning with the Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).

This qualification has been available through the City and Guilds 7303 since April 2007 and we have been delivering it since then. We have received excellent reports from the City and Guilds quality assurance moderator and from clients who have attended the course.

The course is in two parts: a Distance Learning Phase during which you will complete a workbook and a theory assignment, followed by 5 days classroom work where you will learn the practical aspects of training planning and delivery. The Distance Learning Phase will take between 2 and 3 weeks to complete.

You may enrol on the course at any time to complete the Distance Learning phase and then join a classroom phase which suits your timing and location.

During the Distance Learning phase you will receive full support from us by telephone, email and your own dedicated area of this website.

Course Content

During this course delegates will learn how to:

• Understand the teacher's role, responsibilities and boundaries
• Conduct initial learner and ongoing learning assessments
• Plan learning programmes
• Deliver effective training sessions
• Identify resources and activities for training
• Plan and develop assessments
• Evaluate training
• Conduct effective personal reflection to improve training practices
• Create a good learning environment
• Create effective working relationships with learners