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PTTLS Course
The Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) award level 3 covers the fundamentals of teaching in adult education and covers:
• Identifying learning needs
• Planning for learning
• Engaging learners
• Assessing learning
• Introduction to basic teaching skills, principles and theory
• A micro-teaching session of 15 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Why should I undertake PTLLS?
New entrants to teaching in England are required by regulations to achieve PTLLS within one year
What does the course consist of?
In order to achieve PTLLS you must successfully complete a combination of mandatory and optional units that meets the City and Guilds rules of combination (ROC)
What units will I cover in the PTLLS course?
• Roles responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning
• Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning
• Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning
• Principles of assessment in lifelong learning
What assignments will I need to complete during the course?
• Roles responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning
• Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning
• Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
How long does the course take?
You will need to attend the training centre for the periods as detailed below. In addition there are a number of assignments that need to be completed. The course duration is individual to each applicant however there is an expectation that you will not be able to complete this course in a period of less than six months
How often do I attend the training centre?
You will be required to attend the training centre one day a week for the first two weeks followed by one day a month for a period of five months
What will be the length of the day’s attendance?
Each day will commence at 09.00hrs and finish at 17.00hrs
What will be the day of attendance during the week?
The day of attendance will be a Tuesday
What is the credit value of the level 3 PTLLS course?
The course has a value of 12 credits
What is the cost of the course?
The cost of the course is £350.00
When must the course fee be paid?
The course fee must be paid in full before the course is commenced. If your employer is paying for the course please provide us with a signed order from your company confirming this. We will then invoice your company
If I drop out of the course or do not fully complete it can I claim a refund on the course fees?
Unfortunately there is no refund of any fees
What is included in the course fees?
• Tuition
• City and Guilds registration fees
• Certification fees
• Loose leaf folder and dividers
• City and Guilds course details and assignment briefs
Is there an age limit for undertaking the PTLLS course?
Candidates must be at least 19 years old
What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements; however there will be an initial assessment to ensure that you have the potential and opportunity to achieve the qualification
How will I be assessed during the programme?
This will be through practical lessons, group sessions, a number of assignments, assessments and a micro-teaching session
What jobs can a PTLLS award lead to?
This qualification can help you to progress in teaching/training roles in a wide range of organisations in the lifelong learning sector. These include:
• Public sector organisations
• Private sector organisations
• Further Education, Adult and Community Education
What subjects can I do my micro-teaching session on?
You can do it on any subject that you wish but you can make life a lot easier for yourself by doing something which you have an interest or understanding in. A micro-teaching session is 15 minute lesson to your peers
Will I be required to observe others carrying out teaching?
Yes, during the course you will participate as an observer for 45 minutes whilst others are delivering their micro-teaching session
Am I required to register with the Institute for Learning IfL)?
Teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector in England should consult the IfL website www.ifl.ac.uk/membership as registration is normally required
What is a reflective learning journal?
This is reflecting on what you have done and what you have achieved. Reflection is a vital part of professional practice and it is important that you should develop skills of reflection. You will be assisted in construction of reflective learning journals during the course
Can I progress to another course after completion of the PTLLS course?
Yes, you may be able progress to a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) or the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
If I want more information where can I obtain it from?
Please feel free to call us on 0845 430 9009 with any questions. In addition www.cityandguilds.com has a lot of additional information
What do I do next?
Complete the application form and return it to us. We will then be in contact to inform you of the start date for the course
VEHICLE REFINISHING
VEHICLE REFINISHING
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Who is the course for? You should be employed in the vehicle refinishing trade or actively seeking a job in the trade. This can be in either a light or heavy vehicle workshop. You should have a keen interest in vehicle refinishing (painting). You should have a good eye for detail and colour. What will I study? You will study the various techniques in preparing vehicle panels. You will learn how to mix and apply various types of primers and how to mix, tint and apply various types of colour and laquers. You will also learn how to rectify minor paint defects. You will study at a purpose built college. This will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year. Accommadation will be found for you. What will I need for the course? You should have a good eye for detail and colour. You should be a ‘clean’ worker and be able to work on your own. How will I be assessed? You will be assessed by a competent assessor in the college were you study. You will also be assessed by your assessor in your workplace How long is the course? 2 years for a level 2 apprenticeship What do I gain if successful? A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career. The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009 |
AIR CONDITIONING COURSE
AIR CONDITIONING COURSE
This course is for all Technicians who wish to gain a Refrigerant Handling Certificate to satisfy the latest DEFRA standards by 4th July 2010. What will I study?
What will I need for the course? You will need overalls, steel toe cap boots, pens and pencils. How will I be assessed? Assessment will be by one Practical Task. On successful completion of task; a one hour multiple choice exam will be taken. How long is the course? The course is one day attendance for technicians with Air Conditioning experience What do I gain if successful? The Institute of The Motor Industry Certificate AC1r- Refrigerant Handling Certificate The Cost Is £160.00 no VAT, includes awarding body registration/ certification and a light lunch How do I find out more? Contact Clive Steele Tel. 0845 4309009 or email clive@motorindustrytraining.com |
VEHICLE BODY REPAIR
VEHICLE BODY REPAIR
This course is designed for people interested in the repair of vehicle bodies. You should be employed in the vehicle body repair trade or be actively seeking a job in the trade. This work might involve repairing accident damage, restoring or modifying vehicle bodies What will I study? This course is designed for people interested in the repair of vehicle bodies. You should be employed in the vehicle body repair trade or be actively seeking a job in the trade. This work might involve repairing accident damage, restoring or modifying vehicle bodies What will I need for the course? A keen interest in motor vehicles and not getting hands dirty
You will be assessed by a competent assessor in your college and again by your assessor in your workplace. Your college course will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year. How long is the course? 2 years for level 2 apprenticeship All courses are delivered by block release in Bristol, seven blocks for 5 days each block per year. What do I gain if successful? A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career. The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009
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Who is the course for?
How will I be assessed?VEHICLE BODY FITTER
VEHICLE BODY FITTER
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Who is the course for?
You should ideally be working in a vehicle body workshop or actively seeking a workplacement. This can be either a light or heavy vehicle workshop. You should have a keen interest in the stripping and fitting of either accident damaged vehicles or vehicle restoration. You should have an interest in the mechanical and body structure of vehicles What will I study? You will learn mechanical, electrical and trim panel stripping and fitting. You will learn the basic vehicle system structures and how they relate to one another. You should enjoy all aspects of repairing motor vehicles and have a basic understanding of their operation |
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A keen interest in motor vehicles. How will I be assessed? You will be assessed by a competent assessor in your college and again by your assessor in your workplace. Your college course will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year. How long is the course? 2 years for level 2 apprenticeship All courses are delivered by block release in Bristol, seven blocks for 5 days each block per year. What do I gain if successful? A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career. The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009 |
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LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
LIGHT VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Who is the course for? You should be employed in the light vehicle maintenance trade or actively seeking a job in the trade. What will I study? You will study the theory of motor vehicles either on a day release basis or on a block release, being, usually one week at a time at a college or training centre. Your practical training will take place in your place of work and will be monitored by one of our assessors visiting you regularly. What will I need for the course? A keen interest in motor vehicles is important.
How will I be assessed? You will take some written tests and complete on-line tests at the college. In the workplace our assessor will observe you carrying out certain tasks. How long is the course? 2 years for a level 2 apprenticeship What do I gain if successful? A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress further in the Motor Trade. The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact 0845 430 9009 |
Pre-Apprenticeships
Pre-Apprenticeships
16 – 18 year olds not already in education, employment or training What will I study? Health & Safety Job Search Techniques Personal Stocktaking Letter writing skills Interview techniques CV construction Functional skills What will I need for the course? No prior training is necessary You will attend the centre 3 days per week unless on work experience. You will be required to actively search for a job while you are on the course and must be prepared to carryout work experience with a view to finding a work placement MITskills will assist you with this aspect. Observation Assignments Paper based and online tests How long is the course? Average Length of Stay is 22 weeks What do I gain if successful? Level 1 Qualification The opportunity to progress on to an apprenticeship or employment The Cost £0 How do I find out more? Contact MITskills on 0845 430 9009 |
Young Apprenticeship
Young ApprenticeshipWho is the course for? 14 – 16 year olds What will I study? Working in industry Maintain health & safety Personal Stocktaking Personal Development Programme Level 1 & Level 2 Qualification in your subject What will I need for the course? You will attend our centre one day per week and will be required to find a work placement where you will complete 50 days of work experience in your own time over the period of the 2 year course. MITskills will assist in this. How will I be assessed? Practical observation Assignments Online & paper based tests How long is the course? 2 years What do I gain if successful? Diploma in Relevant Sector – This is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s grade A* – C The Cost There is no charge for the training; you will be required to buy a textbook and candidate logbook How do I find out more? Contact MITskills on 0845 430 9009 or speak to your school. |
Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship Courses
VEHICLE BODY FITTER
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Who is the course for?
You should ideally be working in a vehicle body workshop or actively seeking a workplacement. This can be either a light or heavy vehicle workshop. You should have a keen interest in the stripping and fitting of either accident damaged vehicles or vehicle restoration. You should have an interest in the mechanical and body structure of vehicles What will I study? You will learn mechanical, electrical and trim panel stripping and fitting. You will learn the basic vehicle system structures and how they relate to one another. You should enjoy all aspects of repairing motor vehicles and have a basic understanding of their operation |
| What will I need for the course?
A keen interest in motor vehicles. How will I be assessed? You will be assessed by a competent assessor in your college and again by your assessor in your workplace. Your college course will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year. How long is the course? 2 years for level 2 apprenticeship All courses are delivered by block release in Bristol, seven blocks for 5 days each block per year. What do I gain if successful? A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career. The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009 |
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VEHICLE BODY REPAIR
This course is designed for people interested in the repair of vehicle bodies. You should be employed in the vehicle body repair trade or be actively seeking a job in the trade. This work might involve repairing accident damage, restoring or modifying vehicle bodies What will I study? This course is designed for people interested in the repair of vehicle bodies. You should be employed in the vehicle body repair trade or be actively seeking a job in the trade. This work might involve repairing accident damage, restoring or modifying vehicle bodies What will I need for the course? A keen interest in motor vehicles and not getting hands dirty
You will be assessed by a competent assessor in your college and again by your assessor in your workplace. Your college course will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year. How long is the course? 2 years for level 2 apprenticeship All courses are delivered by block release in Bristol, seven blocks for 5 days each block per year. What do I gain if successful? A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career. The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009
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VEHICLE REFINISHING
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Who is the course for? You should be employed in the vehicle refinishing trade or actively seeking a job in the trade. This can be in either a light or heavy vehicle workshop. You should have a keen interest in vehicle refinishing (painting). You should have a good eye for detail and colour. What will I study? You will study the various techniques in preparing vehicle panels. You will learn how to mix and apply various types of primers and how to mix, tint and apply various types of colour and laquers. You will also learn how to rectify minor paint defects. You will study at a purpose built college. This will be roughly seven weekly blocks per year. Accommadation will be found for you. What will I need for the course? You should have a good eye for detail and colour. You should be a ‘clean’ worker and be able to work on your own. How will I be assessed? You will be assessed by a competent assessor in the college were you study. You will also be assessed by your assessor in your workplace How long is the course? 2 years for a level 2 apprenticeship What do I gain if successful? A recognised Level 2 and Level 3 Framework Apprenticeship which will enable you to work in the industry and progress to a fruitful career. The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact Richard Smowton 0845 430 9009 |
AIR CONDITIONING COURSEWho is the course for? This course is for all Technicians who wish to gain a Refrigerant Handling Certificate to satisfy the latest DEFRA standards by 4th July 2010. What will I study?
What will I need for the course? You will need overalls, steel toe cap boots, pens and pencils. How will I be assessed? Assessment will be by one Practical Task. On successful completion of task; a one hour multiple choice exam will be taken. How long is the course? The course is one day attendance for technicians with Air Conditioning experience What do I gain if successful? The Institute of The Motor Industry Certificate AC1r- Refrigerant Handling Certificate The Cost Is £160.00 no VAT, includes awarding body registration/ certification and a light lunch How do I find out more? Contact Clive Steele Tel. 0845 4309009 or email clive@motorindustrytraining.com |
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Hairdressing Courses
Young Apprenticeship Programme Hairdressing |
 Who is the course for?
14 – 16 year olds What will I study? Working in the hair industry What will I need for the course? You will attend our centre one day per week over the period of the 2 year course |
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Practical observation How long is the course? 2 years What do I gain if successful? Diploma in Hair Services The Cost There is no charge for the training; you will be required to buy a textbook and candidate logbook How do I find out more? Contact Holly Levack on 0845 430 9009 or speak to your school. |
Pre-Apprenticeship Course Hairdressing |
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16 – 18 year olds not already in education, employment or training What will I study? Health & Safety |
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No prior training is necessary. You will attend the centre 3 days per week unless on work experience. You will be required to actively search for a job while you are on the course and must be prepared to carryout work experience with a view to finding a work placement How will I be assessed? Observation How long is the course? 22 weeks What do I gain if successful? Level 1 NVQ The opportunity to progress on to an apprenticeship The Cost How do I find out more? Contact Holly Levack on 0845 430 9009 |
Apprenticeship Framework Level 2 & L3 Hairdressing |
 Who is the course for?
16 + working in the industry What will I study? Health & Safety |
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You will need to be employed in a hairdressing salon & attend the centre one day per week How will I be assessed? In salon observations How long is the course? Level 2 is 18 -24 months What do I gain if successful? Level 2 NVQ in Hairdressing The Cost For all candidates aged 16-18 the course is fully funded by the Government. It is available to anybody that is working in the industry. Outside of the 16-18 age group costs will be dependant on individual candidate & employer details. How do I find out more? Contact Holly Levack on 0845 430 9009 |
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