Somerset College

Summary

This is a nationally recognised teacher training course for non graduates teaching in the lifelong learning sector. It will give you the opportunity to develop abilities, knowledge and attitudes that are both relevant and meaningful to your professional activities, responsibilities and aspirations.

Description

This level 4/5 qualification is a Certificate in Education which incorporates the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) and successful graduates will be able to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

It is accredited by the University of Plymouth and endorsed by Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) for those teaching in LSC funded practice and Quality Marked by LLUK for those who are not teaching io LSC funded provision.

There are six core modules:

• Processes of learning and teaching
• Enabling learning and assessment
• Theories and principles for planning and enabling learning
• Curriculum development for inclusive practice
• Continuing personal and professional development
• Wider professional practice

Teaching and Assesment

Teaching and learning methods used will include classroom based group sessions, small group work, discussions, micro-teaching, teaching through a variety of ILT resources, observations of practice and individual tutorials.

Each module will be assessed by the successful completion of a 3,000 word assignment, or equivalent. You should successfully complete 200 hours of professional practice. You should successfully complete a minimum of 8 observed sessions of professional practice.

Entry Requirements

You will need the following:

• Appropriate professional practice (150 hours of direct teaching practice plus 50 hours additional professional practice over the duration of the programme). This should be in a teaching role that carries the full range of teaching responsibilities, whether on a full-time, part-time, fractional, fixed term, temporary or agency basis in the lifelong learning sector
• A subject-specialist mentor
• Appropriate subject and/or professional qualifications (usually at Level 3) - it is usual for teachers to have their subject specialism at one level higher than the level at which they teach 
• Passes in Literacy and Numeracy tests at NQF Level 1 with the potential to achieve Level 2 by the end of the programme
• A working knowledge of appropriate ICT skills 
• A commitment to professional development as teachers/tutors/trainers
• Positive references from two referees
• an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau clearance
• A willingness to undertake personal study of approximately 5 hours per week
• The intention to attend all the programme sessions
• A successful interview

This course may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults (also known as regulated activity).

All students applying for this course will be legally required to register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) which is administered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). The ISA has recently been established as a single agency to monitor all individuals who want to work or volunteer with vulnerable people. Registration with the scheme will cost £64 (as of April 2009) and is a one-off payment which will cover both the cost of registration and a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. Following successful registration you will be issued with an ISA Registration Number which will stay with you for the rest of your career. The College will send further instructions on registering with the VBS as part of the admissions process.

The VBS is a new system recently introduced, so it may be subject to change and modification. For up-to-date information and further explanation please visit http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/ or contact College Information.

Cost

Tuition Fees: £650  Materials Fee: tbc

*Full fees do not apply to all, please enquire upon application

Contact

Tel:  01823 366 331;  Email:  enquiries@somerset.ac.uk