Welcome to Carshalton College
Home > Higher education > Teacher Education > 2. Short Course PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) Level 3/4
2. Short Course PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) Level 3/4
Business Services
Qualification
PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) Level 3/4 - Awarded by City & Guilds
Attendance
One day a week 2pm to 5.30pm - Termly
Duration
30 hours of classroom based teaching and learning across 10 weeks
Description of the Course
The course is a single unit required by those wishing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It provides an introduction to teaching and is the first level of qualification leading towards licensed practitioner status.
Course content
The course provides an introduction to 5 key areas
- Roles, responsibilities and boundaries in teaching
- Approaches to teaching and learning
- Planning for teaching
- Inclusion and motivation of learners
- Methods of assessment
Assessment
Students will be assessed by completing a theory and a practical assignment, both of which are divided into a number of tasks undertaken throughout the course. The practical assignment will include planning and conducting a teaching session. Students will be able to complete at either Level 3 or Level 4.
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for those who are considering teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, Pre-Service, or In-Service Teachers or Associate Teachers and is aimed at candidates who:
- would like or require an introduction to teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or
- are seeking career progression within their area of work or
- will be/are seeking to progress towards ATLS/QTLS status and/or
- teach on a one-to-one and/or group basis
- teach non publicly funded courses
- are trainers in industry
Entry requirements
There are no formal qualifications required for this course. However, due to the structure of the course and the assessment requirements, entrants will be expected to have identified a subject area to teach and be able to produce written assignments of up to 500 words (normally word processed).
What can I do after this course?
The natural progression will be to the completion of the Certificate in Education DTLLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) at Levels 4/5 or the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education at Level 6.
Other information
Other information
For further information contact the Teacher Education team on 0208 544 4397/4542.
More details about the qualification may be obtained from City & Guilds at www.cityandguilds.com/qtls.
Cost
| 7303 L3 AWARD IN PTLLS | Tuition Fee | £250 Per year |
| 7303 L3 AWARD IN PTLLS | Registration | £30.75 Per year |
| 7303 L3 AWARD IN PTLLS | Exam Fee | £64 Per year |
Start
September 2010
Course Code
CH5031