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Our practical, work-based Vocational Teacher Training courses aim to raise the standards of teaching and learning in colleges throughout the UK.

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February starts for PTLLS/CTLLS/DTLLS courses

IAG, interviews and enrolment sessions by appointment call 0800 834 545. 

Important application information

Please download and fill in either the  Diploma and Certificate in Teaching Application Form or the Diploma in Teaching in Lifelong Learning Sector with PGCE (CCCU) Application Form and not the online application form to apply for the following courses:

More about our Teaching Courses

Our trainees are new teachers of practical subjects such as Construction, Hair and Beauty, Performing Arts, Early Years, Health and Social Care, Sports, Leisure and Tourism, Hospitality and Catering.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

This course is for trainers and assessors in the work place, who require a licence to teach or train. It is also an initial "licence to teach" for anyone who wants to enter the Further Education teaching profession.

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)

If your employer wants you to have a full teaching qualification, to join the Institute for Learning (IfL) and gain the status of Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills (QTLS), our DTLLS course could be just what you need.

The Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL)

Are you an ESOL teacher, or require a specialist teaching qualification for ESOL? The Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTEELLS) is a flexible programme that offers recognition of previous qualifications and full teacher training qualifications.

Our courses are endorsed by Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) the sector skills council for teaching and training in post-compulsory education.

 

Course Duration Quick Info  
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Level 4 (April Start) 12 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) with PGCE 2 Years Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.The course incurs full fees.
CELTA incorporating PTLLS (January or September) 22 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.The course incurs full fees.
CELTA incorporating PTLLS (January) 10 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.The course incurs full fees.
CELTA (July - Intensive) 1 Month Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.The course incurs full fees.
Support Work in Schools SWiS Level 2 24 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ Level 2 1 Year Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ Level 3 15 Months Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Level 4 (September Start) 12 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Level 4 (January Start) 12 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) 36 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Additional Diploma in Teaching Skills for Life in the Lifelong Learning Sector -Functional Skills / Numeracy 1 Year Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Additional Diploma for Literacy Subject Specialists (University of Greenwich) Level 5 1 Year Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Diploma in Teaching in Lifelong Learning (DTLLS) 23 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Advanced & PG Certificate in Lifelong Learning (Subject Specialist Mentoring) 1 Year Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.

Key

Course is for 16 to 18 year olds

Course is for 16 to 18 year olds

Course is for 19 year olds and over.

Course is for 19 year olds and over.

Course is for 21 year olds and over.

Course is for 21 year olds and over.

Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.

Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.

Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.

Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.

The course incurs full fees.

The course incurs full fees.