This course is for those who want to teach in the Post-Compulsory Education sector. You will have career aspirations to teach in Further Education, Undergraduate or Adult and Community learning. The qualification will lead to QTLS (Qualified Teacher in Learning and Skills) which is the main requirement to teach in the Post-Compulsory Education sector. QTLS is given for those wanting to teach learners aged over 16 years of age and is awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). This is different to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which is for those wishing to teach in schools.
On successful completion of this course you will be qualified to practice as a Teacher of Trainer in the Further Education, Undergraduate or Adult and Community Learning sector. The Qualified Teacher in Learning and Skills qualification can now be transferred to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and this could be a route for teachers wanting to teach in Secondary Education.
To study on this course, you will require:
A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your subject area
Completed 100 hours of teaching
A commitment to work towards completing maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE grade C) by the end of course course, if you do not already have these qualifications)
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance
Level 5 requires PTLLS (full-time only)
You will be required to attend two interviews; one informal exploratory talk with the tutor and one formal talk with the tutor and mentor / department head for which you will have to prepare a micro-teaching session. This process may take several weeks to complete.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
DET1
Institution code:
B23
Campus Name:
Bedford College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your subject area
Completed 100 hours of teaching
A commitment to work towards completing maths and English at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C) by the end of the course
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you do not already have the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent) you will need to undertake this qualification prior to the start of the course. We offer an intensive course to meet this requirement
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