PGCE/PCE: Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) University of Greenwich programme

General information

This programme is an in service qualification for employed teachers or trainers in the Post Compulsory Education and Training sector who wish to gain a recognised, national teaching qualification.

The programme consists of flexible distance learning courses. Students for these courses usually come from a wide range of teaching or training environments (e.g. colleges, the Police Force, Local Authority Services, private companies, National Health Service).

If you already have a degree you will gain the PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) qualification. If you do not have a degree you will gain the PCE (Professional Certificate in Education) qualification.

The programme is unsuitable for those working in primary education.

At Bromley College we offer two modes for the DTLLS programme. The programme offered through the University of Greenwich is flexible (distance learning) and is suitable for those trainees who live some distance from the college, have irregular work hours (eg shift work) or who cannot attend a weekly class. Trainees are guided and supported by their assigned personal tutor and attend study days held in half term breaks, group and individual tutorials.

The programme offered through the Canterbury Christchurch University is a taught (attending) programme with weekly classes and is suitable for those who would prefer to study alongside other trainees in a more traditional classroom setting.

Course content

The PGCE/PCE programmes are made up of seven courses over two academic years. The courses are at level HE1 (QCF Level 4) in year one and level HE2 (QCF Level 5) in year two.

You can join the course in September or January.

In year one you will study the following modules:

• Module 1: Planning & Enabling Learning
• Managing behaviour in the Learning Environment
• Enabling Learning & Assessment
• Theories & Principles of Planning & Enabling Learning. Plus maintaining a CPD Portfolio

In year two you will study the following modules:

• Module 4: Curriculum Design and Implementation of Inclusive Practice
• Module 5: Wider Professional Practice
• Module 6: Subject Specialist Study

Year two will also include the completion of a CPD Portfolio.

Teaching and assessment

In year one you must complete 50 hours teaching and have been observed four times. By the end of year 2 you must have completed 100 hours teaching and have been observed four times in year 2.

This course can award the following: • PGCE: Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (LLS: DTLLS), for trainees with a degree or degree equivalence • PCE: Professional Certificate in Education (LLS: DTLLS) for non- graduates • CTC: Certificate in Teaching Competence (LLS: CTLLS) for trainees in an associate teacher role

Entry requirements

You must be teaching for a minimum of two hours a week throughout the course. You must hold qualifications and experience in your area of expertise, normally at Level 4 and GCSE English and mathematics grades A* - C or equivalent. If you hold recent educational qualifications you may be able to claim accreditation of prior learning (APL) and reduce the amount of units you study.

Additional course costs

Please note that course fees for students starting in September 2012: £3,000 per academic year.

From the 1st September 2012 first-time new students beginning their part-time course can apply for a tuition fee loan. Go to www.slc.co.uk for details or call Student Finance England on 0845 300 5090.

Progression

Qualified Teaching and Learning Status (QTLS) with the Institute for Learning (IfL)

Dates and times

September 2012 or January 2013. This course is a flexible distance course with half term study days and group/individual tutorials.