Course at a Glance
- Hours: 57 hours over 12 weeks
(varying hours each week)
- Next start date: April
- Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
- Who it's for: Adult Learners 19+
Is this course for me?
Since this PTLLS award provides the licence to teach in the
Lifelong Learning Sector, applicants must be prepared for a
reasonably intensive learning experience, and be committed to
working both in class and at home in order to meet the assessment
requirements of this course.
This PTLLS course offers the chance to explore the challenges and
rewards of teaching and to get a foot on the professional ladder.
It teaches you to plan lessons, to support a range of learner
needs, to develop a range of teaching and learning activities and
methods, and to understand and deploy a range of valid and reliable
assessment methods used to measure learning. By the end of the
course, you will have planned and delivered a 30 minute "micro
teach" encapsulating all that has been learnt during the
programme.
The PTLLS qualification is recognised as the basic license to
teach qualification in our sector. All teachers will be required to
have at least this qualification in order to be hired as a teacher
in the sector.
What will I study?
This is a one unit qualification, comprising of the following
sections:
- Understand own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in
relation to teaching
- Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches in the
specialist area
- Demonstrate session planning skills.
- Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate
learners.
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Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need
for record keeping
What can I do next?
This can lead to employment in teaching or training in post-16
education. This programme meets the new national standards for
Teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector and will act as an initial
'Licence to Practice'.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have subject or vocational qualifications
at Level 3 or above and evidence of experience or relevant
professional qualifications. You should also possess effective
communication skills and have a good command of written English.
You would normally be expected to have an English Language
qualification at Level 2.
How will I be assessed?
Each section represents a learning outcome from the Preparing to
Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector unit. To achieve the
qualification, candidates must successfully complete both the
theory and practice assignments covering all five Sections
What will it cost?
Course fee: £210 Registration Fee: £25 Exam fee: £30
Please note: For courses longer than one year,
the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for
the academic year 2011-2012 only.