Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Part-Time

Summary:

This is the required qualification for anyone who is teaching in the learning and skills sector. It is the initial Teacher Training Award designed to meet the standards developed by Lifelong Learning UK and is now monitored by IfL

Course Length: Two years Course Schedule: Day or Evening Entry Requirements:

Applicants need to be working in the full role of a teacher for a minimum of 75 hours, across at least two academic levels in each of the two academic years of the course. Successful applicants will also hold an appropriate qualification in the subject they are teaching, e.g. degree, professional qualification, HND/HNC or other advanced level qualification and level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy. We will ask all applicants to have achieved PTLLS first before proceeding to DTLLS, so the first unit (PTLLS) will be taught as a separate qualification.

Assessment:

You will be assessed in a range of ways throughout the course. There are a minimum of 8 hours of observation of teaching and learning carried out, as well as observation of your peers. There are no final examinations but a range of assignments, both written and seminar work.

You will be expected to reflct on your development as a teacher throughout the programme.

Academic Progression:

It is possible to progress to a degree,or a higher degree programme, eg MA

Full Description:

This course explores practice and theory relating to teaching in the lifelong learning sector, including assessment, evaluation, managing learning behaviour and curriculum issues.

Throughout the course, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are included as part of the award. This qualification allows students to apply for QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) by professional formation through the Institute for Learning (IfL) after the award is achieved.

Course fee: £1900 plus City and Guilds registration and certification costs Costs:

Cost as quoted applies to the two year programme.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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