Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) In-service CertEd
University of Huddersfield
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If you’re already working as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment within the education and training sector (former post-14 sector) and looking to progress your career, then this course will help you on your way. **Why Lifelong Learning?** * Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) ...Read more

If you’re already working as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment within the education and training sector (former post-14 sector) and looking to progress your career, then this course will help you on your way.


Why Lifelong Learning?

* Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. * On this course you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development. The course allows you to focus on your particular subject specialist area, alongside general teaching in the lifelong learning sector and a significant amount of your learning happens in your place of work – allowing you to put theory into practice. * You’ll also have access to our extensive professional and academic network, which feeds directly into course design and delivery, and to excellent facilities and specialist equipment. Please note: * This course is available at the University of Huddersfield and through The Education and Training Consortium at approximately 21 centres. * If you hold a first degree or equivalent then please refer to our professional graduate (Honours) and postgraduate (Master's) level provision.


Professional links and accreditation:

Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training (https://set.et-foundation.co.uk/home) to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning sector. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

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55/101
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39th
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65th
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Entry requirements

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You should normally: be in employment as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment for a minimum of 250 hours (at least 125 hours in any one year). Voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable in some circumstances (please check with your local centre), have qualifications at Level 3 or above, for example HNC, CGLI Advanced, NVQ level 3/4 or other recognised professional qualification, have Level 2 Maths and English.

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£4,625 per year

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£4,625 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£4,625 per year

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Students from Wales

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£4,625 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£4,625 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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University of Huddersfield
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