PGCE / Certificate in Education
Next Teacher Training Information Sessions
General Info sessions for PGCE / CERT ED and DTLLS
Monday 21 June 4pm Lewes Campus Firle House 418
Tuesday 22 June 4pm Eastbourne Campus Corporation Room
Attendance at one of the information sessions is compulsory as part of the entry process
Contact Liz Moore to book your place:
Tel: (01273) 402494
Email:liz.moore@sussexdowns.ac.uk
Recruitment Process
Stage 1
Attendance is required at one of the general information sessions listed above. These sessions are for part time or full time teaching staff who are looking to embark on either the PGCE/CERT ED or DTLLS programmes.
Stage 2
After attending one of these sessions, individual interviews will be arranged. Dates for these will be provided at the general session.
Please make every effort to attend one of the above sessions if you want to commence with a teacher training qualification for the academic year 2010 / 2011.
To book your place:
Email Liz Moore at liz.moore@sussexdowns.ac.uk or
Telephone (01273) 402494.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Provisional dates for courses commencing end of September/early October
PGCE / Cert Ed Year 1
Lewes Campus
Wednesday 9.30am to1.30pm
Thursday 9.30am to 1.30pm
PGCE / Cert Ed Year 1
Eastbourne Campus
Friday 9.30am to1.30pm
PGCE / Cert Ed Year 2
Lewes Campus
Friday 9.30am to1.30pm (However, this group is fully subscribed)
The PGCE/Certificate Post-Compulsory Education is a two year course designed to provide a teaching qualification appropriate to the post-compulsory sector. They are endorsed under the Equipping our Teachers regulations 2007 by the Standards Verification UK (SVUK) as meeting the new Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) Standards for Teachers, Trainers and Tutors in the Lifelong Learning (Post-compulsory) Sector. The qualification is equivalent to the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) at three different levels; level 4 (Cert Ed), level 6 (Professional Graduate Cert Ed) or level 7 (Postgraduate Cert Ed).
Incorporating PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, CTLLS (Certificate to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector and DTLLS (Diploma to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).
It is also possible to complete the first two modules of Year 1 and exit the course with the CTLLS qualification. In addition the College also offers a separate PTLLS (Level 3).
This is the general accepted qualification for teachers in post compulsory education and is certificated by the University of Brighton. The course is designed to assist trainee teachers already working in the sector to enhance their skills of learning and teaching through practical application in the classroom, through reflection on practice and through academic study. Trainees are often based in a College of Further Education or Sixth Form College, but may be working in other organisations such as private training companies, or the National Health, or Uniformed Services.
The programme is delivered through seven modules over two years that reflect the key areas identified within the new standards. These are:
Year 1
• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Planning and Enabling Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Learning
• Enabling Learning and Assessment
Year 2
• Curriculum Design for Inclusive Practice
• Action Learning for Subject Specialist Pedagogy
• Professional Development and Wider Professional Practice
Progression opportunities: successful applicants on the Cert Ed have the option of transferring to the part time BA (Hons) Professional Education Studies at the end of their course of study.
The part time route takes a minimum of two years to complete. Sussex Downs College is in the unique position of being able to offer the part time year one route in addition to the part time year two. Together these two qualifications comprise the full PGCE/Cert Ed.
Course provision for 2010/2011
We will look to provide Year 1 and Year 2 courses across both Lewes and Eastbourne Campus. Days have not yet been scheduled.
Tuition fee for 2010/2011 has yet to be confirmed. STUDENT SUPPORT TO ASSIST IN FEE PAYMENT MAY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL COSTS INVOLVED DEPENDANT ON THE TRAVELLING DISTANCE REQUIRED TO OBSERVE YOUR TEACHING.
Entry Requirements
University of Brighton PGCE Post Compulsory Education (Part Time)
1. A first degree
2. Currently teaching in the post compulsory sector or equivalent (150 hours across 2 years)
University of Brighton Cert Ed Post Compulsory Education (Part Time)
1. Capability and motivation to work at HE level
2. Currently teaching in the post compulsory sector or equivalent (150 hours across 2 years)
