Fact File Information Summary This qualification satisfies the government requirement for teachers, tutors and trainers to hold an award for preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector. It can be undertaken by those who need an initial award for their role as a teacher or trainer in the lifelong learning sector or by those who want to teach in an FE College, tutor in an Adult and Community Learning Centre or be a trainer for a Learning Provider. The achievement of the Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector will confirm that they have shown that they have a good understanding of the essential aspects of the teacher/trainer role, can organise and manage effective learning and have developed professionally through on-going reflection and evaluation. Qualifications The EDI Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector is awarded to candidates who have successfully completed all assessments for the mandatory units, plus option unit(s) to the value of 6 credits. Entry Requirements All entrants need to have the capability to meet the new LLUK professional standards for the learning and skills sector by the end of their course, to be able to read effectively, and be able to communicate clearly and accurately enough in order to meet the requirements for this certificate. Entrants should normally hold relevant vocational and/or academic qualifications at least one level above those of their learners and have a current CRB check. All applicants will be interviewed and be asked to complete an Initial Assessment. All new entrants to teaching will be required to register with the Institute for Learning (IfL). Course Content Five key areas of content: Understand the teacher's role and legislative requirements Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches Demonstrate session planning skills Deliver and evaluate learning Understand the use of assessment methods and reasons for keeping records of assessment Concessions For Further Education Full and Part-time courses (not applicable for Higher Education courses): Students under the age of 19 on 31 August will not be charged tuition fees for the period but will pay costs incurred during the course and examination fees for subjects not part of their main course. Students may also be able to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance; for further information please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319 or the EMA help line on (free phone) 080 810 16 2 19. Students aged 19 or over on 1 September will be required to pay the full fee, unless they are eligible for remission of fees under the College's concessionary arrangements, plus a College registration fee, examination and awarding body fees and all other costs incurred during the course. Separate arrangements apply for students not registered in the E.E.A. For enquiries and information on the finance of being a student, please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319. How to apply For Further Education Full and Part-time courses: Applications for courses are welcome throughout the year. Wherever possible we will provide early confirmation of your place and ask you to complete the enrolment process in due course. Some places will be offered provisionally subject to achievement of examination grades, other requirements and sufficient course capacity. For more information please visit our website on www.wsc.ac.uk or complete an application form and return it to The Information Centre, West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL. You will then be invited to visit the College to meet the staff and talk about your individual needs. Interviews usually commence from January onwards. For Higher Education Full-time courses: Applications must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). You will need to apply online via www.ucas.com. UCAS starts receiving applications for full-time courses on 1 September in the year prior to you starting your course. Ideally, your application should be with UCAS before the beginning of January of the year you are commencing study although the College normally considers later applications. The final deadline is 30 June and applications after this date are via the UCAS "clearing system". For Higher Education Part-time courses: Applications are handled via the University Campus Suffolk web site which can be found at www.ucs.ac.uk. For more information please telephone 01284 716333 or write to - West Suffolk College, FREEPOST IH2445, Information Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BR West Suffolk College operates a policy of continuous improvement some details may be subject to change. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but the College accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling, and are correct at the time of going to print, but might be subject to change without prior notice. All prices stated are per academic year and subsequent years' study may be subject to change ©West Suffolk College 2010