DTLLS

Full teaching qualification programmes - generic

These qualifications cover the PTTLS requirements as part of the course.

1. Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
2. PGCE or Certificate in Education

Higher Education Institutions can name their own qualifications, but are encouraged to adopt similar terminology, to enable trainee teachers and employers to identify appropriate qualifications. LLUK has developed units of assessment on which all awarding institutions must base their programmes for initial teacher training.

Offering qualifications at a higher level than level 5
It is accepted that many HEIs will be offering programmes for ITT at higher levels than the DTLLS ( up to level 5). Where this is the case, HEIs will be required to demonstrate that the higher levels of achievement are being met.

Awarding bodies

• City & Guilds
• OCNW
• Universities

Level

• 4/5 to 7, according to the awarding institution

Required amount of time for observed practice

At least 150 hours of teaching practice. There must be a minimum of 8 observations totalling a minimum of 8 hours

Units of Assessment

Part One (e.g. 1st year of a 2 year part time programme)

• Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector = 6 credits
• ^*Planning and enabling learning = 9 Credits
• ^*Enabling learning and assessment = 15 credits
• ^*Theories and principles for planning and enabling learning = 15 credits

Optional units:

• To the value of 15 credits

Part Two (e.g. 2nd year of a 2 year part time programme)

• ^*Continuing personal and professional development = 15 credits
• ^*Curriculum design for inclusive practice = 15 credits
• ^*Wider professional practice = 15 credits

Optional units:

• To the value of 15 credits

^*Subject to accreditation by the qualifications regulators

LLUK Developing qualifications for teachers. Tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector in England- interim information for awarding bodies.