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As of September 2007 a new teacher qualifications framework was introduced by the Department for Education and Skills for those teaching or wishing to teach in the Learning and Skills Sector. This includes further education colleges, sixth form colleges, adult and community learning and offender learning. Applicants should be aware that the new qualifications represent a significant change in the organisation of initial teacher training.
The qualifications in the new framework are summarised in the chart below:
| Qualification title | Course hours | Minimum teaching practice hours required by students |
|---|---|---|
| City & Guilds 7303 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) | 32 hours | none |
| City & Guilds 7304 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)* | 88 hours | 30 hours |
| Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University | 2 years part-time | 150 hours (75 per year) |
| Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Literacy/ESOL Subject Specialist in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University | 2 years part-time | 150 hours (75 per year) |
* KCC does not currently run the CTLLS. Please see our FAQ sheet for more details.
Which course should I apply for?
Your choice of course will depend on whether you are already in a teaching role with teaching hours. Candidates interested in becoming teachers in the sector but without teaching hours may be suitable for the PTLLS award. Those candidates who already have teaching hours in the lifelong learning sector and who wish to attain Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills status will be required to enrol on the DTLLS programme. Please note that candidates who complete the City & Guilds 7304 CTLLS will be entitled to claim Associate Teacher Learning & Skills (ATLS) status.
For more information on which course you should apply for please download our FAQ sheet.
Further Information
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General instructions on how to apply and enrol
If you have any questions, please call our course information service on 0207 573 5333
