Preparing To Teach in The Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS): An Introduction

This award is aimed at candidates who:

• Would like or require an introduction to delivering teaching/training
• Are seeking progression within their area of work
• May not currently be teaching/training, therefore are unable to follow other programmes

The award is suitable for those who work or want to work as:

• Teachers in adult and community education, providing they are qualified/experienced in the subject they intend to teach. The decision as to what constitutes appropriate entry qualifications/experience is at the discretion of the centre
• Teachers/trainers in the voluntary sector
• Training personnel in commerce, industry, the public sector or HM Forces.

The award is designed to contribute towards the skills, knowledge and understanding for the Further Education National Training Organisation (FENTO) and the Employment National Training Organisation (ENTO) occupational standards.

The award provides an introduction for those new to teaching and training or those wishing to teach or train. It offers the progression route into the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS). It is designed as a qualification which will equip a wide range of teachers/trainers and facilitators to deliver learning.

The award is designed to enable candidates to:

• Adopt an integrative approach to the theory and practice of teaching and training
• Reflect on their own previous/current levels of experience, practice and skills, and areas for development
• Identify principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation
• Develop communication and inter-personal skills
• Develop an awareness of their professional role