Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) is the first step to gaining a ‘Qualified Teacher, Learning & Skills Status (QTLS)’. This is the new minimum requirement for people who wish to teach in post-16 education.

2. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
Overview
0 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
is the first step to gaining a ‘Qualified Teacher, Learning &
Skills Status (QTLS)’. This is the new minimum
requirement for people who wish to teach in post-16
education.
Who is PTLLS for?
0 This course is for individuals who may not have prior
teaching experience or qualifications and who now wish to
gain an official qualification. Candidates should have an
idea of the subject area they wish to teach.

3. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
Entry Requirements
0 Candidates are expected to have a standard level of
Literacy and Numeracy which will be reviewed
through an initial assessment.
Duration
0 5 days – Intensive course
0 5 Saturdays (5 weeks)
0 online

4. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
What will I study?
0 Roles and responsibilities
0 Inclusion
0 Assessments
0 Teaching Practice

5. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
How will I be assessed?
0 This qualification is centre assessed. You will be
assessed by both Theory and Practical
Assignments, and a 15 minute observation by a
qualified teacher.
Approved by
0 Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts (OCR)

6. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
Further Prospects
0 The PTLLS can be used as an independent
qualification or as a stepping stone towards further
qualifications. Students willing to progress to further
teaching qualifications can go on to complete a
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
(DTLLS).

7. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
Fees Structure:
Level 3 £250.00
0 (Deposit of £100 is payable upon application)
Level 4 £250.00
0 (Deposit of £100 is payable upon application)

8. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
How to Apply?
0 Complete an Application Form and attend a
consultation meeting.

9. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE
LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR
More information
0 For more information about this or any other course
call 020 8519 1521 or email
enquiries@wscentre.co.uk. Our Candidate Support
Team will be able to provide you more information
about the course and guide you as necessary.