Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector

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 PTTLS Course Outline

This course is ideal for anyone who is already a trainer, facilitator or teacher, this qualification will provide you with the necessary qualification, skills and knowledge to help support learners.

£495+VAT per delegate

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Course Duration
4 Days
Course Availability
This course is available on-site course or as an open course at one of our UK venues.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who is already a trainer, facilitator or teacher, this qualification will provide you with the necessary qualification, skills and knowledge to help support learners. This nationally recognized award through the awarding body Edexcel impacts on Trainers delivering a higher standard of quality training in the learning environment Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector or PTLLS is a teaching qualification available in the UK. It is first stage of PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) in Lifelong Learning and is required to gain QTLS (Qualified Teacher, Learning & Skills) Status. It is a requirement that all teachers obtain PTLLS or equivalent if you wish to teach in the Further Education Sector in the UK .
Course Syllabus
  • Adopt an integrative approach to the theory and practice of teaching and training
  • Reflect on their own previous/current levels of experience, practice and skills, and potential for development.
  • Build up knowledge of principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation Develop their own communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Develop an awareness of their professional role, the essential value systems which underpin it and the legal requirements for carrying out that role.
Assessment and Qualifications

30 minute micro-teaching session is delivered in front of peers and portfolio evidence is verified by an Internal Verifier. Successful learners will receive an Edexcel nationally recognised qualification.

Other Relevant Information

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification. However, there is a considerable amount of written work to be completed during and after the course has finished. Assignments must be completed and submitted for marking within given deadlines.

This will involve reading reference books, researching specific topics, applying theory to practical scenarios and demonstrating knowledge and understanding through written work. Candidates for this course should have a good standard of written and verbal communications skills.

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