Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service

Keen to pursue a career within sixth forms or Further Education colleges? Or perhaps you see yourself within adult education or informal education roles.

The course focuses on training to teach within the lifelong learning (post-14) sector (comprising offender learning, further education, adult education, training organisations and adult community learning to name just a few).

Lifelong Learning Pre-service is open to anyone; you don’t need previous teaching experience. Instead, you’ll require:
• an industry skill [a minimum Level 3 qualification in your specialist area].
• an appropriate entry qualification
• a passion for teaching and training others.

Why Study Lifelong Learning Cert Ed pre-service at University of Huddersfield?
You can choose to study for one year full-time or two-years part-time – and upon successful completion of the course – you’ll be eligible to proceed to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training. QTLS is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning sector.

You’ll focus on your subject specialist area, alongside general teaching in the lifelong learning sector. You can also secure a placement with one of our partnership institutions, where you’ll:
• observe experienced teachers
• gain practical hands-on experience
• benefit from one-to-one mentoring.

You can access our professional and academic network on this teacher training course. Following completion, 91.3% per cent† of postgraduates are in work and/or further study within 15 months of graduating.

You may apply for a teaching role in the FE and Skills sector, which consists of a range of provider types.

†HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22, UK domiciled

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

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As a student here, you’ll benefit from inspirational teaching and access to innovative facilities and high-quality teaching and learning spaces, across two close-knit campuses, located right in the heart of Huddersfield town.

The University of Huddersfield focuses on preparing you for real-world experiences in your field, with simulated workspaces such as TV and radio studios, a trading room, and mock law court and hospital facilities.

As an undergraduate student, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake professional work-related experience whilst studying at Huddersfield. Students have gained invaluable experience both in the UK and internationally, working for brands such as Honda, BT, Siemens and PwC, to name but a few. Huddersfield also offer the Global Professional Award alongside your degree so you can gain valuable skills and attributes that employers are looking for.

Located in the foothills of the Pennines and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a beautiful, student-friendly town with plenty for you to explore and it enjoys a low cost of living, meaning you'll have more to do more!

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