Teacher Training Made Easy at TyneMet College06 March 2013

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TyneMet College is celebrating the fact that students studying on the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector have achieved 100% success rate. (source 1)

The Teacher Training Department at TyneMet College, boasts an established and experienced team of staff who deliver a range of accredited part-time teaching courses for students to become qualified to teach post-14 year olds; are delighted with this fantastic achievement.

Chris Thompson, Head of Preparation for Life and Work, TyneMet College, said:

"I am obviously thrilled with the achievement of the students on this course; however, this 100% success rate is also testament to the hard work and dedication of the specialist staff that we have working in our Teacher Training Department.

Access to Teacher Training courses can start at various levels depending on previous experience; staff in the Teacher Training department expertly guide students onto the correct step on the teacher training ladder ensuring that they get the best qualification to suit their needs.

I am also pleased to report that students studying on the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools have a 100% achievement rate which is above the National Average." (source 1)

Teacher Training entry courses start with Levels 3 or 4 PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector).  Successful completion of the PTLLS course can then lead to a Level 5 DTLLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualification.

TyneMet College also delivers the Certificate in Education (Cert Ed), the Professional Graduate Certificate in (PGCE) and the BA (Hons) in Education and Training, which are awarded by the University of Sunderland.

Martin Wright, 46, from Wallsend, studied at TyneMet for two years to successfully achieve his Cert Ed qualification. Martin, who works for Focus Training and Development, delivering the theory side of the Certificate of Professional Competence to commercial lorry drivers, decided to enrol on the TyneMet course to develop himself as a Teacher.

Martin said:

"I felt I needed a challenge and having been in the training industry for several years I wanted to gain a teaching qualification and develop myself as a teacher.

At first I was apprehensive I guess due to not having studied for a considerable while. Once the first few weeks were over I felt more confident and the support from my tutor was second to none, I felt relaxed and really looked forward to my 'college nights'.

I gained a great deal from my time at the College, not only with regard to the qualification but from other learners' experiences. Since finishing the course, I have been promoted at work and now have the opportunity to pass all the great ideas and knowledge I gained over the two years to teacher/trainers at my work."

Individuals who have left the British Armed Forces after completing at least four years' service or have been medically discharged due to an injury in active service after completing basic training, may be eligible to qualify for their first Level 3 course free of charge. This applies up to 10 years after the individual has left the Armed Forces.

To get more information about Teaching courses and the incentives available to you, call and speak to a Student Advisor on 0191 229 5000 or email enquiries@tynemet.ac.uk

Source 1 ProAcheive Data 11/12

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