Teaching - Diploma in Teaching in the LifeLong Learning Sector (DTLLS)

This qualification will be taken by those deemed to be in a full teaching role. Subjects will include continuous professional development, curriculum development, wider professional practice and will require at least 150 hours of teaching practice over the two years.

This course is also offered as a "fast-track" option - PD209, please discuss with the course tutor if you are interested in this.

Qualification

City and Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the LifeLong Learning Sector (QCF)

Course Content

The Diploma will comprise level 4 and level 5 mandatory and optional units, but will be awarded at level 5 on completion.
It will have a total value of 120 credits.

• Continuous Professional Development
• Curriculum Development
• Wider Professional Practice
• The Lifelong Learning Sector
• Developing and managing Resources.

All students will be required to attend an interview prior to acceptance onto the programme.

• Completion of written assignments
• Teaching practice observations x8 - (1hr each)
• Regular attendance
• 120 hours (minimum) of teaching practice.

Means tested funding may be available from Student Finance England - see useful links.

Entry Requirements

• The Diploma requires at least 150 hours of teaching practice, spread over the 2 years
• Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
• Specialist knowledge / qualification in the subject to be taught, at level 3.

QTLS may be claimed through IfL on successful completion of the course.

Next Dates

2 years - 3 hrs (yr1) and 4 hrs (yr2) per session + tutorials

Initially contact one of the Teacher Training Team on 01305 215006.

Price

Total cost £1599 (1st year − £774, 2nd year − £825). Means tested funding may be available.