Lifelong Learning, PCE

This programme leads to initial teaching qualifications for those who teach or intend to teach in further education colleges, sixth-form colleges, adult education centres, art colleges, healthcare or community organisations, the public services and a wide range of commercial and voluntary organisations. The programme is endorsed by SVUK as DTLLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning sector).

The programme is offered in three modes of study: full-time attendance will benefit those wishing to obtain a qualification before seeking employment and incorporates a period of supervised teaching practice; part-time attendance and flexible learning are aimed at teachers and trainers who are already employed. The programme covers the skills needed for teaching and classroom management and helps students to explore the theory underpinning teaching and learning.

Student placements for the full-time programme are sourced by the University of Greenwich. Applicants are advised to apply early to allow us the time necessary to find a suitable placement. Students on part-time or flexible mode are already in employment so will not require a placement. Applicants have the opportunity to combine the PCE (full-time) with a Skills for Life subject (Literacy, ESOL or Numeracy). Applicants who have already completed a PCE who would like to teach Skills for Life can apply for our Level 5 Additional Diploma.

UCAS code

Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Education

Location

Avery Hill Campus (full-time mode) / Greenwich campus (part-time and distance learning modes)

Attendance

1 year full-time
2 years part-time (September start)
2 years distance learning (September or January start)

Entry requirements

For full-time study:

A degree or professional/vocational qualification at level 3 or above

PLUS relevant work experience.

For part-time study/distance learning:

Full-time or part-time employment as a teacher or trainer in the postcompulsory sector

PLUS a degree or vocational/professional qualification at level 3 or above.

• Applicants must attend interview and must be able to demonstrate that they have the support of a qualified mentor in their work place.

Assessment

Students are assessed through assignments and practical teaching assessments.

Career options

For teachers/trainers these qualifications provide full professional recognition. For pre-entry students, these qualifications provide the training for such recognition and employment as a teacher/trainer.

Please note

Applicants for this programme are subject to the following:

• Criminal Records Bureau check
• Occupational health screening

• Planning and Enabling Learning, including the 6-credit Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (15 credits)
• Assessment and Learning (15 credits)
• Theories and Principles of Learning (15 credits)
• Managing and Responding to Behaviours in the Learning Environment (15 credits)
• Curriculum Development (15 credits)
• Wider Professional Practice (15 credits)
• Subject Specialist Study (15 credits)
• Continued Professional Development (15 credits)

The Lifelong Learning sector offers a wide range of subjects. Therefore, the teaching at the university is focussed on the generic teaching skills. There is specific subject input within the assignments and at the placement.

Placements

Student placements for the full-time programme are sourced by the University of Greenwich. Applicants are advised to apply early to allow us the time necessary to find a suitable placement. Students on the part-time attending or flexible mode are already in employment so will not require a placement.

Skills for Life

Applicants have the opportunity to combine the PGCE/PCE (full-time) with a Skills for Life subject (Literacy, ESOL or Numeracy). Applicants who have already completed a PGCE/PCE who would like to teach Skills for Life can apply for our Level 5 Additional Diploma.

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Undergraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages

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• Education (General) Programmes
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