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TEACHER TRAINING & RELATED QUALIFICATIONS 

OCNW 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

 

OCNW 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

 

Qualifications for those in general learning support role

 

OCNW has new learning support qualifications 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

 

 

Qualifications for those in a speciallist role

 

LLUK is currently working on the design and units of assessment for qualifications for those in a specialist learning support role.  These qualifications should be available through OCNW from September 2009.

 

In the interim there are a number of qualifications available for those supporting the learning of Skills for Life learners.  These qualifications will be available untill the end of August 2009:

  • Level 2 Literacy, Language, Numeracy and ICT Awareness
  • Level 2 Learning Support (Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL) 
  • Level 3 Adult Literacy Subject Support
  • Level 3 Adult Numeracy Subject Support

To download these specifications please click here

 

How to register a student

A centre must ensure it is registered as a full OCNW or approved member centre to deliver OCNW Teacher Training & Related programmes prior to registration of students.

For all subjects within Teacher Training & Related programmes a student must be registered with OCNW electronically or via the Learner Registration Form (LRF), this can be found in the
documents section.  Please contact the OCNW Accreditation Team email accreditation@ocnw.com or telephone 01524 845046 for information on how to register learners electronically.

Students must be registered with OCNW within 7 weeks of commencement of a programme.