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Certificate in Education incorporating the Diploma in Teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector

UCAS code: Awarding Body: University of Plymouth

Awarding Body: University of Plymouth

Mode Of Study

This is a part time teacher training course for those who work in the lifelong learning sector. It is offered at Level 4/5.

The Programme

This course is for teachers working in a full teaching role in any context in the lifelong learning sector. The lifelong learning sector includes adult and community learning; the voluntary sector; further education colleges; offender education; work based training; Ministry of Defence training. This involves having responsibility for developing materials and curriculum across a full programme with a variety of learners. You will need 50 hours of teaching practice in each of the two years (100 hours in total), and a further 25 hours of 'other professional duties' such as team meetings, open evenings, professional development activities.The aim of the programme is to develop your teaching skills and enable you to gain Qualified Teacher Learning Skills (QTLS) status.


The Programme Content

The first year consists of four modules:
Processes of Teaching and Learning
Enabling Learning and Assessment
Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Learning
Resources for Learning and Teaching

The second year consists of a further four modules:
Continuing Personal and Professional Development
Curriculum Development for Inclusive Learning
Wider Professional Practice
An Independent Study

Each module will be assessed through a 2500 word written assignment - or equivalent - based on your reflections on how principles of learning, teaching and assessment apply in practice.

Entry Requirements

A pre-programme initial assessment task must be completed prior to interview, email ruth.stevens@petroc.ac.uk to obtain a copy. You need 100 hours teaching practice, suitable qualifications in your subject specialism, a subject specific mentor, numeracy and communication at Level 2 or equivalent, a current Criminal Records Bureau check and two references - one of which should be from your employer.

Costs

Any costs will be discussed at interview.

Venue

Barnstaple Campus

Dates

The course will run at both the Barnstaple and Tiverton campuses on Monday and Thursday afternoons respectively. It will run for four hours per week for four terms across two academic years (September to May). In addition, there will be a minimum of four hours a week private study, assignment work and tutorial. Teaching practice is in addition to this.

Progression

Upon successful completion of the course, students may progress onto the Foundation Degree in Education and Training.

Contact

For more information please contact our HE team on 01271 852365 or by email he@petroc.ac.uk.

Best Western Tiverton Hotel
Rhys Roberts, General Manager, Best Western Tiverton Hotel

We will continue to encourage ongoing training for all members of staff. We are delighted with the training received from Petroc and look to continuing this in the future,

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