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TEACHER TRAINING & RELATED QUALIFICATIONS 

Ascentis offers a full range of QCA approved teacher training and learning support qualifications the majority of which are available on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

 

Teacher Training

 

Ascentis has the following QCA approved/SVUK endorsed quailifications available:

 

  • Level 3 and 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
  • Level 3 and 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
  • Level 5 Additional Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • Level 5 Additional Diploma in Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector

The assessment strategy comprises the completion of a structured portfolio of assessment.  The framework for this is within the qualification specifications and provides may opportunities to generate evidence arising out of practically based activities including teaching practice.  The need to write lengthy theory based essays is kept to a minimum.

 

To download these specifications please click here

 

Summaries are now available for these qualifications click here

 

Learning Support Qualifications

 

Learning Support- Generalist Support

 

Ascentis learning support qualifications are available for those already within or thinking of entering a general learning support role, working across a range of subjects and learner types:

  • Level 2 and 3 Award in Preparing to Support Learning
  • Level 3 Certificate in Learning Support

These qualifications are available within the QCF

 

To download these specifications please click here

 

 

Learning Support- Literacy, Language and Numeracy Support

 

The certificate in Learning Support (Literacy, Language and Numeracy) at Level 3 is appropriate for learning support practitioners focusing on supporting the literacy, language and numeracy needs of learners within a Lifelong Learning context.

To download these specifications please click here

 

Important Changes to the Teacher Training Qualifications - June 2010

A letter has recently been sent to all Teacher Training Centres regarding some important changes to the PTLLS, CTLLS & DTLLS, and Addtional Diploma qualifications.

Please click on the document below to access the letter

 TitleCategoryLast UpdatedSize (Kb) 
Changes to Teaching Qualifications Letter  6/8/2010 64.16 Download
Information on changes to the Teacher Training Qualifications  7/7/2010 144.13 Download