Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Course Outline

The lifelong learning sector includes post-compulsory further education, including sixth form colleges and specialist colleges; armed forces education; offender, adult and community learning; and work-based learning (WBL). All new entrants to teaching in the lifelong learning sector are required to complete awards preparing them, and enabling them to teach. This programme examines the underlying concepts and principles associated with the candidate's area of teaching, considering how to evaluate and interpret these within the post-16 sector.

Contents

Available at Levels 3 and 4, the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) comprises three mandatory units:

• Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector (six credits)
• Planning and enabling learning (nine credits)
• Principles and practice of assessment (three credits)

There is also a range of options from which candidates must select additional units to the value of at least six credits.

CTLLS is designed for those seeking the role of Associate Teacher, Learning and Skills (ATLS). It is appropriate for those whose role and responsibilities demand a less extensive knowledge, understanding and application of curriculum development than the ‘full’ teaching role; those who deliver learning on a one-to-one basis from pre-prepared materials or pack, or on a course confined to a particular level, subject or learner type.

Course delivery and assessment

Candidates will be provided with the course materials for the programme and will be required to work through a series of tasks and activities designed to reinforce the learning process and test their knowledge. There are mandatory assignments in both theory and practice that will be assessed by your tutor. All of these must be completed successfully in order to achieve the qualification.

Candidates undertaking CTLLS must have access to a minimum of thirty hours of teaching practice in a recognised location, and will be observed and assessed by a tutor on a minimum of four occasions. Candidates must also keep a learning journal containing reflections on their professional development needs.

Progression opportunities

Successful completion of this programme will enable candidates seeking qualified teacher status (QTLS) to accumulate credits that count towards the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). It will also provide evidence toward an N/SVQ in Learning and Development.