Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)

• Hours: 4.5 hours per week, (including on-line participation and work place tutorials) 1 year
• Next start date(s): January 2012, September 2012
• Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
• Who it's for: Adult Learner 19+
• Validated by: London South Bank University

Important application information

To apply for this course please download and fill in the following Certificate and Diploma in Teaching Application Form and not the online application form.

Is this course for me?

This course is a practical, work-based programme. The Certificate in Teaching is the qualification (accredited by LLUK/LSIS) 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.

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 download and complete a special application form. You will need to be employed in a teaching or training capacity. 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 required to gain these qualifications to qualify for ATLS. 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. You will be invited to the College for an interview and written assessment, and will need to give evidence of a recent CRB check.

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: £360 Exam fee: N/A Registration fee: £30

Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2011-2012. Costs for 2012-2013 will be available in spring 2012.