Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
So, you’re here because you are looking for an introductory PTLLS qualification that will put you on the right path to tutor, train or teach.
This PTLLS award will help you to become a teacher, tutor or trainer and to develop the skills and understanding required for teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It could lead you towards further teaching qualifications for either an Associate Teacher Learning and Skills Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status if that is your ultimate ambition.
A PTLLS course is just right for you if:
- You are aspiring to be a teacher
- You want to be a trainer or improve your training skills
- You want an introductory programme to see if teaching is for you
'The presentation, content and detail of the sessions were; professional, time well spent, just right, inspirational and the teacher knew their stuff. My teacher was extremely engaging and inspirational and I think the effectiveness of the course very much depends on the tutor’.
July 2011
On this programme you will learn how to:
- Understand own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to teaching/training
- Understand the importance of embedding Functional Skills within lessons
- Demonstrate session planning skills and how to create a scheme of work
- Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate students
- Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping
A professional, brilliant and high quality course that exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed the course and can’t think of any improvements. I loved it!! I will miss my group and my teacher.
December 2011
What you need to get started:
- Working towards or have achieved A Level 2 or equivalent Literacy qualification (i.e. Adult Literacy Level 2, CSE Grade 1, GCSE minimum grade C or an O-Level)
- Preferably a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3 or equivalent in your subject area and/or significant relevant work experience
‘A great environment and great teaching overall a very enjoyable experience and I learnt something too! I would like to thank to my teacher, she will be a hard act to follow if I continue studying’.
August 2011
Your Tutors Credentials:
Annabelle has been successfully teaching teacher education courses at the College for 11 years and helping learners achieve their PTLLS qualification for the last 3 years. Rated outstanding by verifier’s, students who have attended the course previously have experienced 100% pass rates. That is a real testament to the quality of teaching and learning that you will experience in taking this course with Annabelle at Loughborough College.
You can email Annabelle or call her direct line: 01509 618 260 - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 5pm to find out more.
Don’t just take our word for it:
“I think the course was excellent, keep up the high standard”.
From Bryan Richards, July 2011
“Can I just say that I thoroughly enjoyed the teaching on the PTLLS and feel that my teacher was able to pass on information well. I also appreciated the support that I was provided with in regards to the different coloured paper that I required”.
From Mandy Potts, January 2011
“I think this was a very well-run course. It has given me the knowledge and desire to look at teaching as a career in some form”.
From Christopher Willis, December 2011
"Myself and my friend chose to do the PTLL's course with the intention of starting a business as trainers in the CCTV, Security Industry. Although having over 15 years as a trainer within the forces I realised that I had to formalise and refresh my skills. Justification for this soon become apparent as the course made me think about my delivery, planning and the student learning experience.
The student experience was something which I had never really given much thought to previously but really is paramount in promoting and maintaining the desire to learn. Subsequently this is now at the fore front of everything I deliver.
Completing the PTLL's course has been instrumental in starting my own business and gaining approval in becoming an accredited Edexcel BTEC centre. Without what I consider to be the industries Flagship award I would not have the credibility and subsequently could not compete against my competitors. The course was brilliant with the tutor engaging and pushing the student cohort to excel in an atmosphere which was but informative. I personally can not commend highly enough both Annabelle and the course".
From David Burge
PTLLS Course Start Dates:
Wednesdays: 1-4pm & 5-8pm starting 9th May until 4th July 2012 (6 hrs a week for 8 weeks)
Fridays: 9am – 4pm starting 11th May until 6th July 2012 (6 hrs a week for 8 weeks)
