Further Guidance

Number of guided learning hours (GLH)

The qualifications are expressed in units of assessment, with levels and credit values. One credit is worth a notional 10 hours of study i.e. the whole learning time (as opposed to contact time versus self directed learning). However, for the purposes of current funding regimes, the qualifications for the present are required to carry guidance on the amount of guided learning hours i.e. contact time with the teacher/ trainer/ tutor.

Guided learning hours v self directed learning hours

It is recommended that the Award 'Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector' will be delivered in at least 30 guided learning hours. There will be more self directed learning and fewer guided learning hours in the delivery of higher level qualifications, to reflect the development of the teacher as an autonomous learner.

(LLUK- Developing qualifications for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector in England- Interim information for awarding institutions)