This is a twenty week, part-time course for those who have a minimum of 30 hours teaching practice in an associate teaching role in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It is at Level 3 or 4 in the National Qualifications Framework.
If you are interested in teaching/training in post-16 education, this course will give you an opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, imagination and attitudes you will need. It is suitable for those who work or want to work as teachers in the lifelong learning sector; technicians and support staff in further and adult education and training personnel in commerce, industry, the public sector, the uniformed services or HM Forces. This course follows on from the Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Teaching and learning methods used will include classroom based group sessions, small group work, discussions, observations of micro-teaching, a variety of ILT resources and individual tutorials. Assessment of theory and practice assignments.
This course may involve regular access to children and/or vulnerable adults (also known as regulated activity).
All students applying for this course will be legally required to register with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) which is administered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). The ISA has recently been established as a single agency to monitor all individuals who want to work or volunteer with vulnerable people. Registration with the scheme will cost £64 (as of April 2009) and is a one-off payment which will cover both the cost of registration and a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. Following successful registration you will be issued with an ISA Registration Number which will stay with you for the rest of your career. The College will send further instructions on registering with the VBS as part of the admissions process.
The VBS is a new system recently introduced, so it may be subject to change and modification. For up-to-date information and further explanation please visit http://www.isa-gov.org.uk/ or contact College Information.
Tuition Fees: £790 plus Awarding Body fee £110
For further guidance and advice contact the Careers team on 01823 366 331, or email enquiries@somerset.ac.uk