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DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Leading to BA (Hons) Education & Training

This course is for professionals across the public and private sector who are engaged in, managing or facilitating learning.

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September, 1 year

CORE MODULES
- Issues in Post Compulsory Education (PCET)
- Issues in professional learning and development
- Research methods
- Critical enquiry

Entry Requirements

You must have qualified Teacher status (Certificate in Education or equivalent), or a Foundation Degree, or relevant training experience and qualifications. (Please note that candidates with a previous Degree cannot be funded for this course.) There are no practical teaching requirements on this course. An interview is required.

Assessment

All assessment is assignment based.

Progression to...

Successful completion of this course will give you access to the final year of the an Honours Degree course, but also in its own right enhances the qualifications of all professionals working in the sector of training in the public or private sector.

Diploma in Professional Learning & Development

Leading to BA (Hons) Education & Training. This qualification is awarded by the University of Sunderland.

This course is for professionals across the public and private sector whoare engaged in, managing or facilitating learning.

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September, 1 year

CORE MODULES
- Issues in Post Compulsory Education (PCET)
- Issues in professional learning and development
- Research methods
- Critical enquiry

Entry Requirements

You must have qualified Teacher status (Certificate in Education or equivalent), or a Foundation Degree, or relevant training experience and qualifications.(Please note that candidates with a previous Degree cannot be funded for this course.) There are no practical teaching requirements on this course. An interview is required.

Assessment

All assessment is assignment based.

Progression to...

Successful completion of this course will give you access to the final year of the an Honours Degree course, but also in its own right enhances the qualifications of all professionals working in the sector of training in the public or private sector.

Foundation Degree in Exercise, Health & Fitness

This course gives you a broad based education and training in the exercise sciences to add to the practical work of planning, delivering and evaluating exercise interventions and classes.
This course is intended to offer you the skills that underpin the effective delivery of services in the exercise, fitness and health sectors of society.

ATTENDANCE Full-time

START DATE & DURATION September, 2 years

Entry Requirements

Our typical offer is 160 points from a minimum of 2 A levels/AVCEs or equivalent. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Maths and English Language, or a BTEC Diploma Level 3, or a minimum of Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent). An interview is required.

Assessment

Assessment includes: written coursework, oral presentations, reports,individual and group presentations, multiple choice questionnaires,and practical tests. Students will undertake work-based opportunities in both years of the course.

Progression to...

This Foundation Degree meets the national occupational standards in this vocational area giving you the skills and accredited status needed for employment. You can alsocontinue your studies with an offer of direct access to Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Development Degree at the University of Sunderland.

Foundation Degree in Exercise, Health & Fitness

This course gives you a broad based education and training in the exercise sciences to add to the practical work of planning, delivering and evaluating exercise interventions and classes.
This course is intended to offer you the skills that underpin the effective delivery of services in the exercise, fitness and health sectors of society. This Foundation Degree is awarded by the University of Sunderland.

ATTENDANCE Full-time

START DATE & DURATION September, 2 years

Entry Requirements

Our typical offer is 160 points from a minimum of 2 A levels/AVCEs or equivalent. You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Maths and English Language, or a BTEC Diploma Level 3, or a minimum of Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent). An interview is required.

Assessment

Assessment includes: written coursework, oral presentations, reports,individual and group presentations, multiple choice questionnaires,and practical tests. Students will undertake work-based opportunities in both years of the course.

Progression to...

This Foundation Degree meets the national occupational standards in this vocational area giving you the skills and accredited status needed for employment. You can alsocontinue your studies with an offer of direct access to Year 3 of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Development Degree at the University of Sunderland.

L6 CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SUPERVISION

(Subject to validation)

This qualification is for experienced Counsellors who want to learn the skills necessary to supervise Counsellors working at service levels A and B.1

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September, 90 hours in duration with a variety of delivery modes

Entry Requirements

You will need to have both supervisees and supervisory supervision, and be working as a Counsellor under supervision. You must also have completed either a Foundation Degree in Counselling, CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling or Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory, and have at least one year’s post qualifying experience of supervised client work. Alternatively you must have completed a Diploma or HND in Counselling or CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and have at least two years post-qualifying experience of supervised client work. An interview is required.

Assessment

Assessment throughout the course includes: tutor observed supervision skills practice, tutor assessment of candidate portfolios and written work completed during the course. This work will include written assignments and supervisory work. There will also be an externally assessed case review.

Progression to...

The Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision is a higher level qualification that can enhance employment prospects. This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to work as a competent Counselling Supervisor.

L6 CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SUPERVISION

(Subject to validation)

 

This qualification is for experienced Counsellors who want to learn the skills necessary to supervise Counsellors working at service levels A and B.1

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September, 90 hours in duration with a
variety of delivery modes

Entry Requirements

You will need to have both supervisees and supervisory supervision, and be working as a Counsellor under supervision. You must also have completed either a Foundation Degree in Counselling, CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling or Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory, and have at least one year’s post qualifying experience of supervised client work. Alternatively you must have completed a Diploma or HND in Counselling or CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and have at least two years post-qualifying experience of supervised client work. An interview is required.

Assessment

Assessment throughout the course includes: tutor observed supervision skills practice, tutor assessment of candidate portfolios and written work completed during the course. This work will include written assignments and supervisory work. There will also be an externally assessed case review.skills

Progression to...

The Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision is a higher level qualification that can enhance employment prospects. This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to work as a competent Counselling Supervisor.

ILM LEVEL 5 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT

The ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management has been specially designed to give managers a solid foundation for formal development in this role. You will build up a wide range of basic
middle management skills and gain the comprehensive leadership and management knowledge required at this level.

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September or January, 1 year

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but you will normally be either working as or an aspiring middle manager with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable you to benefit from the programme. An interview is required.

Assessment

Depending on the units selected, assessment includes: work-based assignments, written reports plus an improvement report.

Progression to...

Progress to Level 6 or Level 7 ILM Qualification and career progression up the management ladder.

ILM LEVEL 5 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT

The ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management has been specially designed to give managers a solid foundation for formal development in this role.

You will build up a wide range of basic middle management skills and gain the comprehensive leadership and management knowledge required at this level.

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September or January, 1 year

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but you will normally be either working as or an aspiring middle manager with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable you to benefit from the programme. An interview is required.

Assessment

Depending on the units selected, assessment includes: work-based assignments, written reports plus an improvement report.

Progression to...

Progress to Level 6 or Level 7 ILM Qualification and career progression up the management ladder.

ILM LEVEL 3 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT

This course has been specially designed for first line managers looking to develop a wide range of management and leadership skills suitable for their role. The qualification also develops both understanding and application of leadership skills through the use of action learning.

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September or January, 1 year

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but you will normally be either working as or an aspiring first line manager with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable you to benefit from the programme. An interview is required.

Assessment

Depending on the units selected, assessment includes: work-based assignments, written reports plus an improvement report.

Progression to...

The ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management can be tailored to meet the varying needs of participants across all employment sectors.

ILM LEVEL 3 IN FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT

This course has been specially designed for first line managers looking to develop a wide range of management and leadership skills suitable for their role. The qualification also develops both understanding and application of leadership skills through the use of action learning.

ATTENDANCE Part-time

START DATE & DURATION September or January, 1 year

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but you will normally be either working as or an aspiring first line manager with the opportunity to meet the assessment demands and have a background that will enable you to benefit from the programme. An interview is required.

Assessment

Depending on the units selected, assessment includes: work-based assignments, written reports plus an improvement report.

Progression to...

The ILM Diploma in Leadership and Management can be tailored to meet the varying needs of participants across all employment sectors.