Education/Teacher Training
These courses prepare or qualify you to teach or train in the lifelong learning sector including in workplace, adult, voluntary and community education as well as in further education colleges.
The award “Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector” (Level 3/4) can be undertaken by those who need an initial award to prepare for their role as a Teacher or a Trainer and who are not presently teaching. It is also an entry qualification for the Certificate and Diploma programmes.
The Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) is aimed at those with an associate teaching role, for example teaching on a one to one basis, short courses or on a programme that is confined to one level/subject/ type of learner. Completion of the programme enables students to gain Associate Teacher in Learning and Skills status (ATLS).
The Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) enables students to gain full Qualified Teacher in Learning and Skills Status (QTLS). This is a requirement for those with a full teaching role, performing all teaching-related activities and with full responsibility for their learners.
Please note that these qualifications are not appropriate if you wish to teach in schools.
| Course | Day | Time | Duration | Start date | Fee | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) | TBC | 18.00 - 21.00 | 30 wks | Sept | £987.00 | Lis Bates |
| Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) | TBC | 18.00 - 21.00 | 10 wks | Sept/Jan/April | £315.00 | Lis Bates |
| Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) | TBC | 1800-2100 | 13 wks | Nov | £508.00 | Lis Bates |
| TAQA - Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance Qualifications (These qualifications replace the Assessor and Verifier Units - A1 and V1) |
6 - 12 months | Flexible | £690.00 | Ray Morris |
TAQA - Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance Qualifications
This qualification is for people who are working in, or looking to gain entry to, roles in Assessment and Internal Quality Assurance. Overview
They have been developed by LLUK (Life Long Learning in the UK) to replace the Assessor and Verifier Units (A1 and V1) which expired on the 31st of December 2010. They are designed for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
For those who already hold the A1 or V1 Awards, those qualifications are still current and valid.
| Course | Day | Time | Duration | Start date | Fee | Contact |
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| TAQA - Overview | ||||||
| Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement | TBC | TBC | 54 guided learning hours (84 for Cert) | TBC | £690 | Ray Morris |
| Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice | TBC | TBC | 90 guided learning hours | TBC | TBC | Ray Morris |
Specialist Teachers, Teaching Assistants & Volunteers
The College is the County’s major provider of training for Classroom Teaching Assistants and Specialist Teachers and has a successful twelve year training record, having taught over 2000 Teaching Assistants in primary, secondary and adult education. Our courses relate to the new national standards of competence and are validated by the major awarding bodies OCR, City & Guilds and UCW. Courses range from level 2 for beginners to level 5 foundation degree and level 5 and 7 for Specialist Teachers. For many of the courses you will need to be employed or have access to a work placement.
| Course | Day | Time | Duration | Start date | Fee | Contact |
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| Courses for Specialist Teachers | ||||||
| OCR Level 5 QCF Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties | Mon | 17:00 - 20:00 | 30 Wks | Sept | TBC | Lis Bates |
| OCR Level 7 QCF Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties | Mon/Flexible | 17:00 - 20:00 | 30 Wks | Sept | TBC | Lis Bates |
| Courses for Teaching Assistants and Volunteers | ||||||
| NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | Mon | 17.00-20.00 | 36 wks | Sept | £823.00 | Sue Smith |
| NVQ Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | Tues | 17.00-20.00 | 36 wks | Sept | £823.00 | Sue Smith |
