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Further Education Teaching Qualification


Certificate in Further Education Teaching - Vocational 4 

This certificate qualifies learners to teach full time and part time in further education, and is endorsed by FENTO as meeting the initial teaching requirements for further education. They should able to specialise in further, adult or community education. You can specialise in teaching English or Mathematics specialism, via City and Guild qualification.  The available routes:
  • Literacy
  • ESOL
  • Numeracy 
Why not enroll for a three year course, 
Year 1: English Language to  ESOL Level 6
Year 2: ESOL Award in Preparing to Teach in the LifeLong Learning Sector (PTLLS) and Certificate in Teaching in Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) - Level 4 & 5
Year 3: ESOL Diploma in Teaching in the LifeLong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Level 5 & 6 

Courses offered as an alternative route include award/ Certificate/ or Diploma of certificate from MCHEMT include

  •  Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) - 3 month 
    • (ESOL/ Literacy/ Mathematics)
  •  Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) - 12 month 
    • (ESOL/ Literacy/ Mathematics)
  •  Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) - 12 month 
    • (ESOL/ Literacy/ Mathematics)

Details of the Courses- 

Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) ESOL

This introductory award provides a 'stepping stone' to  teaching in the lifelong learning sector, and the qualifications required of the associate and full teaching roles defined in the Qualified Teacher Framework.

  • Qualification number:7303
  • Qualification type:QCF
  • Level: 4 
  • Duration 3 months

Who is it suitable for?

  • Candidates will come from a variety of vocational backgrounds and will seek an introduction to teaching; they may already be in role or have no prior experience.

 Qualification title   QCA unit reference  Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) value 
City & Guilds Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Level 3) 500/1640/4  6 credits
 
City & Guilds Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Level 4)  500/2005/5  6 credits 

Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) ESOL

This certificate covers the knowledge and skills required of the 'associate' teaching role, and meets the qualification requirement in England for those working towards ATLS status in the Qualified Teacher framework.


  • Qualification number:7304
  • Qualification type:QCF
  • Level: 5

Who is it suitable for?

  • Candidates will come from a variety of vocational backgrounds, but will be seeking to gain a qualification for the 'associate' teaching role. They may already be in-role, or have no prior experience, but must have access to 30 hours of teaching practice in a recognised location.

Qualification title QCA reference Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) value
City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (level 3)  500/2007/9  24 credits (minimum)
City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (level 4)  500/2006/7  24 credits (minimum)

 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) ESOL

  • Qualification number:7305
  • Qualification type:
  • QCFLevel:  5 & 6 
  • Duration - 1 year

Find out about the Level 5 Diploma (DTLLS) for pre and in-service teachers in the 'full' role. You can specialise in teaching English or Mathematics specialism, via City and Guild qualification.  The available routes:

  • Literacy
  • ESOL
  • Numeracy 

Who is it suitable for?

Candidates will come from a variety of vocational backgrounds, but will be seeking to gain a qualification for the 'full' teaching role. They may already be in-role, or have no prior experience,but must have access to 150 hours of teaching practice across a range of levels in recognised locations.

Qualification title QCA reference Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) value
City & Guilds Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (level 5 & 6)  500/2087/0  120 credits
Language Skills
NOCN's qualifications in Language Skills aim to provide stepped opportunities for accrediting language skills and consist of units that are designed to allow them to be tailored to individual learner and workforce needs. The units in of each qualification are skills based and allow learners to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and the qualifications themselves have been developed in close consultation with the National Centre for Languages (CILT), and are mapped to the National Language Standards (revised) 2005

Qualification Title
Qualification
Guide		 Unit List
LEVEL 2
NOCN Entry Level Award in Language Skills (Entry 3) (QCF)

  In Development  
 In Development
NOCN Level 1 Award in Language Skills (QCF)

  In Development  
 In Development
NOCN Level 2 Award in Language Skills (QCF)

  In Development  
 Unit List
NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Language Skills (QCF)

Unit List
LEVEL 3
NOCN Level 3 Award in Language Skills (QCF)

  In Development  
 Unit List
NOCN Level 3 Certificate  in Language Skills (QCF)

UnitList

English Language

We normally expect learners wishing to undertake course to have IELTS 5.5 or its equivalent. Additional language support is available for learners who feel they would benefit from extra tuition. Learners will be assessed by a qualified Language specialist in order to ensure that they are placed at the correct class level.

Q: How do I improve my English?
A: The college has number of courses from GCSE English to ESOL (Level 1 to 6) and it is highly recommended international students should enrol on one of the English
8924 -61 City & Guilds Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing and listening) (Preliminary A1)
66 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate inESOL International (reading, writing and listening) (Mastery C2)
62 City & Guilds Entry Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing and listening) (Access A2)
66 City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate inESOL International (reading, writing and listening) (Mastery C2)
64 City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing and listening) (Communicator B2)
65 City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (reading, writing and listening) (Expert C1)
 8925 -65 City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Spoken) (Expert C1)
61 City & Guilds Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Spoken) (Preliminary A1)
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