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, particularly
suitable for vocational teachers. The Diploma in Teaching is the
qualification (accredited by LLUK/LSIS) for FULL ROLE
teachers, tutors and trainers in the learning and skills
sector. The Diploma is taught over two years.
What will I study?
This course offers practical teacher training leading to fully
qualified status. 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 period of at least 2 years, with evidence being
collected through practical work, observations, collaboration with
colleagues and personal investigation and reflection. There are
eight component units covering planning, preparation, delivery,
assessment, management, curriculum development, quality and
tutoring: 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. Units 1 and 2 together form the Certificate in Teaching
in the Lifelong Learning Sector and the remaining units 3 to 8
complete the Diploma.
Subjects:
What can I do next?
This can lead to Qualified Teacher in Learning and Skills (QTLS)
status and to further Continuing Professional Development in the
Lifelong Learning 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 with a
full range of planning, recruitment, tutoring and administrative
responsibilities. 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 or QTLS. 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 and mentor 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: £720 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.