The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) is for candidates who:

• would like or require an introduction to teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or
• are seeking career progression within their area of work or
• will are seeking to work towards ATLS/QTLS/DTLLS status or
• teach on a one-to-one or group basis or
• teach either private or non publicly funded courses or
• intend to be trainers in industry, commerce or the post-16 sector

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this PTLLS teaching qualification training course, but candidates must have a qualification or experience in their subject skill at the appropriate level.

Due the nature of the course candidates should have the ability to manage the requirements including, reading and interpreting written assignments, ability to write answers in a legible and understandable form.  Candidates need to be able to organise written information clearly.

After this PTLLS course, candidates should be able to:

Understand own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to teaching

Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area

Demonstrate session planning skills

Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners

Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

All candidates on this PTLLS course will have the support of our team of trained staff and from a wide range of organisational backgrounds and vocational areas.