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DTTLS CERT. ED AND PGCE

Diploma in Teaching in the Life-long Learning Sector (DTTLS) incorporating the Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed) and the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

These courses are specifically designed for people who have a commitment to working in Further Education, Community Education, Work-based Learning and similar settings.

The DTTLS Cert. Ed and PGCE courses prepare you to work as an effective and well-informed teacher in the Lifelong Learning sector. You will follow a programme of presentations, seminars, practical workshops, tutorials, lectures and directed study through our Learning Centre and virtual learning environment. You’ll undertake regular teaching practice where you will also get invaluable help from experienced teachers of your subject. Your personal tutor will support both parts of your training and will regularly observe you teaching.

You’ll be a trainee teacher at Cornwall College - one of the largest Further and Higher Education Colleges in the UK. You will experience the life of a teacher first-hand, giving you the best possible start to a successful teaching career.

One year full-time and two year part-time DTLLS Cert Ed and PGCE courses are taught at our centres in St Austell and Camborne. You can also study part-time at our centres in Saltash and Stoke Climsland.

Find out more about this and other teacher training courses we offer

To find out more about training as a primary or secondary school teacher in Cornwall through Schools Direct, visit the Peninsula Teaching School website.

Part-time students
The tuition fee for the part-time course is £3000 per year.

From 2012 funding will be available from Student Finance England.
Please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance for further information. You may also qualify for a college bursary. Further information can be obtained from our guidance team on 0845 22 32 567.

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How do I apply?

For more information or an informal chat about the course, call:

01209 617671 (speak to Elaine)
01209 617519 (speak to Kelly)

or send us an application and we’ll arrange for you to come and meet us download an application form here (Address on form)

Neil Atkinson

Neil served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for 23 years reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. As part of his role in the Army he had been an instructor for many years and enjoyed the teaching element of this.

In 2008 Neil left the forces and started teacher training at Cornwall College. He is currently working at the college as a specialist teacher of Motor Vehicle Technology and has recently taken on management responsibility as a Curriculum Co-ordinator. The learning never stops for Neil who is now also working towards a specialist Maths teaching diploma.

Neil says “I enjoyed the training experience – we had a diverse group from different backgrounds and industries which enhances the peer learning, our course tutor was excellent and supported us all throughout”

Ian Noall

Ian has been working at the Porthminster Hotel in St Ives for the past 19 years; he is the Head Chef and also works as an on-site trainer for NVQ Food Preparation students. In 2007 he decided to return to college to undertake a Certificate in Education to maybe have a change of career and focus on teaching.

“I’ve never been afraid to take on new challenges, and I really enjoy passing on my skills. This course has enriched and expanded my mind and made me a more rounded teacher. The course is a lot of hard work, but it’s very rewarding”