Supporting Information
Definition of Teacher
The term ‘teacher’ is being used generically by LLUK to represent teachers, tutors, trainers, lecturers, practitioners, facilitators and instructors in the Further Education sector.
This is regardless of job title, whether the teacher is on a full or part-time contract, whether teaching is combined with other non-teaching or teacher-related roles (e.g. managers, assessors, verifiers etc).
Outline of the Reform relating to FE Teacher
All new staff employed as a teacher within Further Education must be professionally registered and licensed to practice by the Institute for Learning (ifl). To be licensed all teachers must be trained to a standard that allows them to achieve either Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Associated Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS) status.
In addition, all teachers who have been in post less than 6 years as of 1st September 2007, who are currently delivering qualifications that are utilising public funding, will have to be working towards Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills (QTLS) at the appropriate level.
All new ‘teachers’ appointed from the 1st September 2007 must, at the very minimum, hold or acquire within a specific time frame a ‘Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector’ (PTLLS) award (or its equivalent). This is the minimum threshold license to teach.
What are the Qualifications?
There are three qualifications providing appropriate flexibility for everyone involved in training and development, who deliver within an LSC publicly funded environment. The qualifications start at level 3 and go to level 5 for the Diploma.
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Level 3 & 4
- Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) Level 3 & 4
- Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Level 5
This information is taken from the LLUK ‘Further Education Workforce Reforms’ documentation. However, the full documentation should be read in full to understand the fuller implications of the Reforms and how it will impact your staff and your institution.
In addition, LLUK offer a free information and advice service. You can visit www.lluk.org or call on 0300 303 1877 between 9am and 5:30pm, Monday-Friday
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