City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

This is a practical course which equips students with a threshold licence to teach. 

Twelve week course delivered in a range of formats including:

• Practical, individual and group exercises
• Individual research for assignments
• Use of Moodle VLE – our web-based virtual learning resource
• Independent study

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for

• Those who would like an introduction to teaching or training in the Lifelong Learning Sector (LLS)
• Unqualified teachers already employed in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Technicians and support staff in further or adult education

Entry Requirements

Literacy at Level 3 or above – there will be an initial written assessment prior to a place being offered on the course.

Course Duration

Twelve weeks part time, evenings - this course is usually held on Tuesday evenings - 6.00pm until 9.00pm. We will announce the next start date when we have sufficient numbers to host the course, and in the meantime we continue to accept applications.

The first session will include course induction and an initial written assessment. 

Content

Units covered include:

• What is teaching and how we learn
• Roles of a teacher/trainer
• Lesson planning and assessing learning

Some aspects are covered by a blended learning approach.

Assessment

Assessment is made by:

• A total of six short assignments and a weekly reflective journal
• One 30 minute microteaching session – peer, teacher and self assessed

Additional Information

To express an interest in this course or to make an application, please follow this link.

Successful participants will be awarded the City & Guilds Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).

Course Fee: £295.00 

The course is held at our Draper's Court Centre, Kingston Hall Road, Kingston on Thames KT1 2BQ.

Further information can be obtained from the School of Professional and Management Studies on 020 8268 2855.