The programme aims to provide opportunities for participants to:

Become professional practitioners in Lifelong Learning.
Develop knowledge of the Lifelong Learning sector.
Understand learning, teaching and training in their social, political, and philosophical contexts.
Develop the knowledge and understanding required to plan, implement, assess and evaluate learning in own specialist area.
Develop practical skills in teaching and/or training and in supporting learning.
Analyse interper¬sonal relationships and develop interpersonal skills associated with their intended or actual work role.
Develop knowledge and understanding of pedagogical issues relating to language, literacy and numeracy in Lifelong Learning, and the personal skills required to use them effectively in learning situations.
Develop knowledge and understanding of pedagogical issues arising from the use of communication and information technologies (ICT) in Lifelong Learning, and the ability to use ICT effectively in learning situations.
Develop inclusive approaches to teaching and learning, addressing issues of disability, age, race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender and class.
Develop a commitment to, and critical awareness of, professional values, knowledge and skills.
Develop the ability to apply models of reflective practice to their professional and learning activities.
Develop critical abilities in the field of education and training.
Provide a foundation for further study in the field of education and training.

The course values equality and diversity and fully complies with the statutory requirements of the Equality Act (2010).