Our Teacher Training courses offer a supportive and stimulating environment for those working towards teaching in the lifelong learning sector. Delivered by experienced practitioners from various subject specialist backgrounds, the professional expertise of our tutors is valued greatly by students.
Education has always been at the forefront of our Higher Education programmes with exciting and challenging pathways including our BA (Hons) in Early Years, Teacher apprenticeship (Level 5), Initial Teacher Training (PGCE and Certificate of Education) and our taught Master’s Degree in Education.
Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Lifelong learning is a broad term which applies to education conducted beyond compulsory education (post-compulsory). Voluntary rather than being mandatory or a requirement, it is therefore completely self-motivated, with the intended goal being to improve and enhance personal or professional development.
Whether new to the sector or looking at up-skilling for the next step in their careers, there are suitable courses for all existing and aspiring educators. Our programmes are well thought of nationally and regionally as evidenced by our exceptionally high employment rates on graduation and, for those that wish it, swift progression into managerial level positions.
For those who wish to teach in the education and training sector, which includes adult education, further and higher education colleges, the Level 5 apprenticeship Certificate in Education, Certificate of Education (CertEd) and Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) Post-Compulsory Education is the professional qualification which leads towards the status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
Which Teaching Course is for me?
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (PTLLS Replacement)
- This 16-week part-time course introduces teaching in the lifelong learning sector. The award can either be stand-alone or in preparation for the Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning Sector). Click here to view the course.
Learning and skills teacher (Level 5) teaching Apprenticeship
- The Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) is a unique ‘dual-professional’ qualification, designed for individuals who have first gained expertise in a vocational or subject specialism and then undertaken further training to become a teacher. This pathway is particularly relevant for those who enter the Education and Training Sector (ETS) as a second or later career. The role of an LST is essential to the success of traineeship and apprenticeship programmes, as it focuses on delivering high-quality vocational education and training that aligns with the needs of both learners and employers.
Initial Teacher Training (PGCE and Certificate of Education) programmes:
- These are University-led programmes. They provide learners with specialist training led by university tutors informed by practical experience in placements. Programmes include the Certificate in Education: Lifelong Learning- In-Service (PT), and PGCE Lifelong Learning PT: In-Service. These are delivered through University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute and awarded by the University of Huddersfield. Click here for more information.
Master’s Degree programmes:
- The Masters Degree in Education enhances the continued professional development of educators in preparation for leadership, qualification for Headship and progression to doctoral-level study. Existing educators from different educational levels prepare for middle management and NPQH programmes by producing work consistently at Masters level relating to the modules taught in the course. Click here for more information.
