7307 Teacher Training

During the further education session where I was asked to present, we were told about a specific course that is supposedly very good. Our tutor told us about this course, it is called 7303 Teacher Training. Below is some of the information that I found about the course. I will continue to research around this course and the other PGCE courses that I have looked at when I finish university. I am not going to rush into this because I believe that I need to be sure about this career choice before I undertake such a big task.

The Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) framework is a unitised framework for 

England to help people progress from the initial Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong 

Learning Sector, to the Certificate or level 5 Diplomas/ Additional Diplomas for teaching in 

the lifelong learning sector, depending on career aspirations and role requirements. 

The City & Guilds new portfolio of teaching qualifications that comply with the QTLS 

framework comprises: 

• 7303 (PTLLS) Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector at level 3 & 4 

• 7304 (CTLLS) Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector at levels 3 & 4 

• 7305 (DTLLS) Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector at level 5 

• 7305 subject specialist diplomas and additional diplomas for literacy, ESOL and 

numeracy teaching at level 5. 

The link below is full of very useful information on the course, downloaded from the city and guilds website. 

http://cdn.cityandguilds.com/ProductDocuments/Learning/Teaching/7304/Centre_documents/7304_FAQs_v2.pdf 

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The university of Huddersfield have one of these course available, Huddersfield was one of my university choices due to its photography course sounding very interesting however it was relatively new. Below is some information on the course details.

The 'Cert Ed' is an initial teacher training course intended for serving part-time and full-time teachers in the Learning and Skills Sector and those who are trainers, instructors or teachers in industry, commerce or public service.

The 'Cert Ed' provides course members with practical teaching skills and a useful base of ideas and key concepts to consider when planning, delivery, assessing and evaluating teaching and learning situations.

It continues the theme of developing good teaching practice while extending the students knowledge of educational principles and factors which affect teaching and learning.

In addition to attendance at the tutor led group sessions there are additional requirements in relation to tutorials, mentor meetings and teaching practice.

Teaching Practice

The Certificate in Education course relates to practical teaching and trainees will be required to have their own teaching observed and assessed by course tutors and their mentors who will provide useful feedback on performance on a number of occasions throughout the course.

Assessment procedure:

Teaching is in groups using a variety of methods and resources.  The course is assessed through a mixture of assignments, presentations, teaching observation and the collection of other evidence.

Attendance is required at the University of Huddersfield for two days in July.

Entry requirements:

• You must be an adult with a good command of spoken and written English. It is recommended that you hold or are working towards a level 2 qualification (GCSE A-C) in Literacy and Numeracy.
• You must hold a qualification related to the subject you are teaching that is equivalent to at least NVQ level 3.  The following are examples of relevant qualifications:-City & Guilds Final or Advanced Craft Certificate, RGN, HNC, HND, NVQ level 3,4,5, University Diploma or Degree, or other professional qualification.
• You must be engaged in a teaching, coaching or training role with people in the post 16 age group on a regular basis (which will equate to a minimum of 75 hours/year.)
• Holders of the City & Guilds 7307, 7407, 7306, RSA Teachers Certificate or equivalent, who have completed 60 hours of teaching, may make a claim for accreditation for prior experience or learning in some of the modules.
• To enter the PGCE programme you need to hold a UK First Degree or recognised equivalent.

Qualifications achieved:

A Professional Graduate Certificate (PCET) or a Certificate in Education will be awarded by the University of Huddersfield to those who successfully complete the course.  Certificates in Education are nationally recognised initial teaching qualifications and are seen as recommended qualifications for people wishing to teach in the Learning and Skills Sector of education and training.

Following a process of Professional Formation, this qualification will lead to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.  It does not lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for those intending to teach in schools.

Progression opportunities:

Holders of a Certificate in Education can apply for progression, with advanced standing, onto a University of Huddersfield B.A. (Hons) in Education and Training degree.