Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

The Level 3/4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) is for pre-service and In-service teachers and trainers. It’s aimed at candidates who:

• Would like or require an introduction to teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or
• Are seeking career progression within their area of work or
• Will be/are seeking to progress towards ATLS/QTLS status and/or
• Teach courses that are publicly funded or
• Are trainers in industry or
• Technicians and support staff in further and adult education

The level of the qualification is determined by the assessment criteria and assessments, rather than the learning outcomes and indicative content. Therefore the delivery of the qualification will be the same for both levels 3 and 4; the overall level achieved will depend on the assessment tasks undertaken and the results achieved. Candidates seeking a level 4 qualification must achieve at level 4 in each individual assessment task.

Course Outline

This course consists 5 days covering of the following areas of learning:

• Understand own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to teaching
• Understand teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area
• Demonstrate session planning skills
• Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners
• Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

Assessments

For this qualification, candidates will be required to complete the following assessments:

• One theory and one practical assessment at level 3 or level 4
• 15 minutes of micro-teaching/teaching practice.

Candidates seeking to achieve a level 4 qualification must achieve at level 4 in each individual assessment task in order to gain a level 4 qualification.