AWARD IN INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING (Level 4)

This may be your last chance to gain this qualification under the current funding arrangements!

Introduction to the new qualifications

New qualifications for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector were introduced from September 2007. Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) is the new minimum requirement for people who wish to teach in post-16 education. PTLLS is the first step to a full teacher qualification.

The Essential Skills Resource Centre will offer the PTLLS course from June 2012:

• PTLLS Level 4 certificate (FHEQ) 12 credits

Suitable candidates

• Those who want to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Those who would like to work in the sector and are new to teaching literacy or numeracy to adults
• Those who are teaching vocational subjects where learners have low levels of literacy and numeracy

Delivery overview

• 6 full day taught sessions with self-study and reading for participants
• Micro-teaching exercise
• Specialist tutor undertaking the delivery

Course content

The module covers themes of adult learning in general including: identifying the learners, assessing their skills, lesson planning and delivery. However, integral to this module are references to supporting the development of literacy and numeracy skills.

Entry requirements

• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualification in English
• Application form (see the link on the right) and a short covering letter giving your reasons for wanting to do this course
• Telephone interview

Cost

£300 payable at the start of the course

Dates and Times

Mondays ~ 9.30 - 4.30

18 June
25 June
02 July
09 July
06 August
13 August

Venue

Centre for Lifelong Learning
Westwood Campus, University of Warwick
Coventry, CV4 7AL

Application process

To apply for this course, you will need to complete an application form and include a covering letter giving your reasons for wanting to do this course. As the course is so short, it is a requirement that you must be able to attend all the sessions. Please contact us if you would like advice about which pathway to take.

Flier June 2012

Application form June

Information about the reforms in teacher education