
Learning and Skills Teacher (Apprenticeship)
University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Course overview
Designed for those working or aspiring to work in the Further Education and Skills (FES) sector, the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship offers a balance of hands-on experience and academic study, helping you grow as a confident, skilled, and reflective practitioner. Whether you aim to teach, train, coach, or mentor in vocational education or across a wide range of industries, this course provides the tools and knowledge to make a difference. You'll gain a solid foundation in the theory and practice of teaching, all underpinned by the latest national and international research developed by our renowned University of Sunderland Centre of Excellence in Teaching Training (SUNCETT) team.
With expert guidance from our experienced academic staff who bring real-world industry insight, you’ll develop the skills to plan, design, and deliver engaging learning experiences. You’ll also strengthen your abilities in assessment, evaluation, and classroom innovation, whilst building ess
Key highlights
- Level 5 apprenticeship for the Further Education and Skills sector
- Combines hands-on teaching experience with academic study
- Teaching underpinned by research from the SUNCETT teacher training team
- Experienced academic staff bring real-world industry insight
- Develops skills to plan, design and deliver engaging learning
- Builds abilities in assessment, evaluation and classroom innovation
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C — to include Mathematics, English Language
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Further education teacher
- Vocational trainer
- Workplace trainer
- Skills coach
- Learning and development mentor
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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