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THC Courses
Professional Development Courses
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- Entry Level
- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Level 2.5 - Advanced Certificate
- AS Level
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- Evening
- Financial Services Courses
- Non-accredited
- Over 19 - Adult
- Part Qualifications
- Professional Development Courses
- Teaching and Education
- Work Related Learning
- Short Course
Teaching and Education
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Teaching CoursesOur PDC has well-qualified and friendly staff who aim to make your learning experience both enjoyable and productive. Our teacher training programmes lead to LLUK approved qualifications (see below for explanation of LLUK) and our high success rate ensures that our learners progress on to employment or higher education. We offer a range of training courses for all teachers and aspiring teachers in the lifelong learning (post-16) sector, as well as courses for specialist Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL tutors. Related Links: How do I apply? To request an application pack for any teacher training courses please contact our Advice Team on 020 7510 7777 or email advice@tower.ac.uk You can also attend one of our advice sessions at Arbour Square to get more information and help in choosing a course. What are the LLUK standards?National standards for all teachers who work in further and adult education have now been provided by LLUK, Lifelong Learning UK. |
We run a range of courses that enable new and experienced teachers in post-16 education to develop their skills and knowledge.
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CCNA Exploration
Print PageSend to friendCCNA Exploration is designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills. The curriculum offers a comprehensive and theoretical learning experience for analytical students, and uses language that aligns well with engineering concepts. Interactive activities are embedded in the curriculum, along with detailed, theoretical content. Advanced labs build critical thinking and problem solving skills and encourage exploration and research.
CCNA Exploration helps prepare students for entry-level career opportunities, continuing education, and globally-recognized Cisco CCNA certification.
The CCNA Exploration curriculum consists of four courses that offer flexibility in the delivery of the courses.
- Network Fundamentals Following a top-down approach, the first course introduces applications and applica¬tion services very early in the curriculum to provide a foundation. Advanced technologies (voice, video, wireless, and security) are also introduced.
- Routing Protocols and Concepts Routing and switching topics and concepts are grouped to allow for a higher level of flex¬ibility in the course delivery. All routing topics are covered in the Routing Protocols and Concepts course and all switching topics are covered in the LAN Switching and Wireless course. These courses can be taught either in sequence or simultaneously.
- LAN Switching and Wireless
- Accessing the WAN The last course, Accessing the Wan, thoroughly covers all WAN technologies. All courses include advanced and challenging labs and activities that allow students to visualize and gain hands-on experience with the application protocols and services introduced in the course.
- This course is self funded and a tuition fee of £1600 is payable by applicants.
Under 19s at THC
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Advanced Diploma in Theory & Practice of Counselling
Print PageSend to friendThis course looks at person-centred and other counselling models and is suitable for people with an interest in the field or who would like to gain counselling skills for work-related reasons. Learning is continuous and, depending on the course, assessment is via assignments, course work, role play, group work, experimental learning, discussion and lectures. Years one or two may be studied individually as a part qualification.
Vocational Courses
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THC is a leading supplier of vocational courses in the East End of London.
Vocational courses are designed so that you can learn relevant skills and gain specialist qualifications for a variety of jobs in particular sectors.
These courses are available from several awarding bodies, such as BTEC, City and Guilds, Edexcel and OCR, and can be taken at many different levels in a wide range of subjects. |
New Practical Courses for 16-19 Year olds:
Our vocational courses are listed alphabetically below or you can search by Subject.
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- Entry Level
- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Level 2.5 - Advanced Certificate
- AS Level
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- 16-19 Year Olds
- Daytime
- Evening
- Non-accredited
- Over 19 - Adult
- Vocational Courses
- Work Related Learning
The Observation of Teaching and Learning in Post Compulsory Education and Training
Print PageSend to friendThis is a professional development qualification for teachers and managers working in Post-Compulsory Education and Training. The course is validated by Middlesex University. On successful completion of the course twenty credits are awarded which can be used towards further undergraduate or postgraduate study.
- Unit 1: Plan and Prepare for lesson observations
- Unit 2: Observe, grade and report
- Unit 3: Feedback and action plans
- Unit 4: Moderation
- Unit 5: Personal development
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
A portfolio compiled throughout the course comprising:
- 3 Journals
- Lesson observation reports, including assessment of lesson observation and feedback by a peer course member and by a tutor.
- Record of professional discussion
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at teachers and managers in Further and Adult Education who undertake formal, graded lesson observations as part of a quality monitoring process. Observers in these organisations need an understanding of a broad range of issues and need to develop approaches, methods and skills in observing teaching and learning and giving effective feedback. Course members will normally work in or near east London.
Entry Requirements:
Participants will normally
- Have some experience of carrying out lesson observations as part of their professional role
- Be sponsored by their employer to follow this professional development programme
- Have had a minimum of three years teaching experience in the post compulsory education and training sector
- Hold a teaching qualification or be working towards full QTLS equivalent
- Have the ability to write clear, error-free reports to an appropriate level of standard English.
- Have good IT skills
It is expected that participants’ communication skills will be effective both in writing and orally: clear, accurate, concise and persuasive. Participants will also need good ICT skills. These will be assessed at a recruitment & selection session: date/time tbc
Art, Design, Media and Multimedia Courses at THC
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Our Courses:At THC we have an exceptionally strong Creative Arts department. We offer courses specialising in Art, Design, Media Studies, Multimedia, Film, Journalism, Photography, Creative Computing and Web Design. Courses for over 19s:
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- Entry Level
- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Part of Full Time Programme
- AS Level
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- 16-19 Year Olds
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- Evening
- Over 19 - Adult
- Professional Development Courses
- Vocational Courses
PGCE - Professional Graduate Certificate in Education / Certificate in Education (PCET)
Print PageSend to friendThe PGCE-Cert Ed is a two-year part-time course leading to full LLUK endorsed qualification as a teacher in the PCET (post-compulsory education and training) sector. The course is open to graduates (for the PGCE) and non-graduates (for the Cert. Ed.).
The qualification is run in partnership with, and accredited by, the University of East London. It comprises 120 credits.
The PGCE develops or expands your understanding and practice of teaching adults. It includes an introduction to teaching and learning, extends the range of enquiry into teaching and learning theory, and covers curriculum, assessment and professional reflective practice. Attention will also be paid to the new Minimum Core of skills and knowledge in literacy, numeracy and IT. In Year 2 there are modules on PCET policy and supporting learners.
Entry Requirements:
- A 2:2 degree for entrants to the PGCE programme. Non-graduates can apply to join the Cert Ed programme.
- Teachers who already have a stage 1 and stage 2 teaching qualification can apply for direct entry onto year 2 of the programme (Year 2 currently takes place on Tuesday evenings)
- A recognised qualification and experience in the subject you intend to teach which should be at least one academic level above the level you intend to teach.
- Normally you will have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths e.g. GCSE A-C grades, or have passed a Level 2 national test. If not you must be willing to gain this qualification.
- A minimum of 2.5 hours teaching a week for the duration of the course. You have to be delivering a course of study to groups of post-16 students
- Understanding of working with people in a professional manner and the ability to get on well with others.
- The support of your line manager in your teaching post (see application form)
- To achieve the full award it is best if your job role encompasses a full range of tasks and responsibilities within the FE/adult sector.
- Successful interview and task completion.
Financial Skills Training for Learners
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TowerSkills offers Financial Skills training to people employed in the financial services sector, or people seeking employment in the sector. Located just minutes from Canary Wharf. Our courses are listed below. Courses are taught by professionals who have worked in the financial services sector. Our results are excellent with our CISI Award students gaining the top marks nationally for the past four years. Specialist job search support is available to all students. Internships are also available through bespoke programmes, as are mentors.
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- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 3.5 - Pre-University Level
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- 16-19 Year Olds
- Daytime
- Distance Learning
- Evening
- Financial Services Courses
- Non-accredited
- Online Learning
- Over 19 - Adult
- Workshops
Adult Learning at THC
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NEW! Adult Courses Guide soming soon!
- Entry Level
- Full Time
- Level 1 - Foundation equivalent
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- AS Level
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Access and Pre-Access Courses
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- ESOL courses
- Evening
- Financial Services Courses
- GCSEs
- Introductory Courses for Adults
- Non-accredited
- Over 19 - Adult
- Professional Development Courses
- Skills for Life Courses
- Teaching and Education
- Vocational Courses
- Work Related Learning
- Short Course
AAT Level 4 Accounting Technician
Print PageSend to friendOn this course you will learn how to draft financial statements for limited companies, perform complex management accounting tasks and develop your own management skills. This level includes a choice of special units, which means that you can focus on the areas of accounting that suit you.
The course is approximately equivalent to the first year of an honours degree.
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting (Mandatory units and 2 optional pairs)
Mandatory
Financial statements Computer based test
Budgeting Computer based test
Financial performance Computer based test
Internal control and accounting systems Computer based project*
Optional
Credit management and control Computer based project*
Personal tax Computer based test
Business tax Computer based test
External auditing Computer based test
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Accounting
- Business
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Financial Services Courses
- Office Skills
- Over 19 - Adult
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
AAT revision / exam preparation classes
Print PageSend to friendAre you studying for your AAT qualification at another institution? You may have missed classes and require help in preparing for your exam. Perhaps you are undertaking a distance learning programme and would benefit from some face-to-face contact to help prepare for your exam?
We are offering exam preparation workshops at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Whilst our timetable is not yet published, we are intending to offer these sessions at popular times on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please call our admissions department for more details.
- New Courses
- Poplar Centre
- Part Time
- Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
- Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
- Level 4 and above - University Level
- Accounting
- Courses for Employers and Employees
- Courses for Job Seekers
- Daytime
- Economics
- Evening
- Financial Services
- Over 19 - Adult
- Part Qualifications
- Twilight
- Vocational Courses
- Work Preparation
- Work Related Learning
- Workshops
- Short Course
Diploma In Teaching English (ESOL) in the Life Long Sector DTE(E)LLS/ADTE(E)LLS
Print PageSend to friendThis course is for practising ESOL teachers who wish to become fully qualified to work in the Lifelong learning (adult) education sector. It combines a full teaching qualification with an ESOL subject specialist qualification.
• If you have completed a CELTA (or equivalent e.g. Trinity Cert TESOL) qualification and are currently teaching ESOL, you may be interested in our CambridgeESOL Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTE(E)LLS) which leads to fully qualified status for teaching ESOL to adults.
• If you already have an LLUK endorsed full teaching qualification, for example a PGCE or Certificate in Education, you may enrol on the Additional Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector (ADTE(E)LLS) – the ESOL subject specialist qualification. This is offered within the DTE(E)LLS programme and entails attendance and assessment of part of the full DTE(E)LLS course.
This is an in-service course. You need to be currently teaching ESOL to groups of learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
Assessment
You will undergo up to 6 formal assessed observations of your teaching by your course tutors.
You will complete written and practical assignments which include:
- Research on how your institution has met the requirements of the Skills for Life Initiative
- Planning and delivery of lessons for learners who need to develop literacy skills
- Responsibility for and completion of diagnostic assessments for a group of learners who you will then teach
- Responsibility for designing a scheme of work for the same group of learners
Successful completion of interview and assessment tasks is a pre-requisite of joining this course
PGCE Literacy or ESOL (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)
Print PageSend to friendWe aim to provide you with:
- a teaching qualification that fulfils Government requirements for Skills for Life teachers in the Life-long Learning sector
- the foundation for developing your competence as a Literacy or ESOL classroom practitioner
- knowledge of current government policy and other initiatives in post-compulsory education and training
- the knowledge and ability to reflect constructively on your professional practice
- a number of credits that can be taken forward for further study at MA level.
Entry Requirements:
- Success at interview and initial assessment
- The provision of an acceptable Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau
- Ability to study at university level
- A high level of spoken and written English
( And for Year 2 Only):
- A minimum of 3 hours of Literacy or ESOL teaching per week
- A recognised qualification and relevant experience of teaching ESOL or Literacy
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