FE ITT Qualification for England - Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
Do national professional standards apply to further education teachers?
Professional standards developed by a national agency from which teaching qualifications are developed
Summary: Yes
The overarching Professional Standards for Teachers, Tutors and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector, developed by Lifelong Learning UK. These standards define what is expected of teachers, trainers and tutors in a variety of rolesin the lifelong learning sector. There are also the Learning and Development National Occupational Standards - Lifelong Learning UK has produced standards for the professional development of staff delivering training in the workplace; they are used in all four nations to underpin workplace training qualifications. These standards are about to be reviewed and revised.
Are these standards mandatory, recommended or optional?
Summary: Mandatory
The Professional Standards for England apply to all teachers, tutors, trainers and instructors employed by Further Education institutions and organisations under contract to the Learning and Skills Council. This includes those who deliver Work Based Learning, Adult and Community Learning and Offender Learning providers who deliver in the Third Sector.
What are the entry requirements to teacher training programmes?
Summary: Varies. Please see information for each awarding Institution
Entry requirements to initial teacher training programmes vary across the Awarding institutions (AI). Please refer to the information supplied by each AI. In general, you should consider the subject which you wish to teach and hold a relevant qualifications in that subject at an appropriate level. You should also ensure your personal literacy, language and numeracy skills are at an appropriate level to manage the requirements of the ITT programmes and qualifications.
What is the level of the qualification?
The level given here is according to the qualification and credit framework that applies in the stated country.
Summary: QCF (England) level 5/6
Level 5/6 on the Qualification and Credit Framework for England - please see the Report on Referencing the QCF to the EQF (QCDA August 2009): http://www.qcda.gov.uk/docs/QCF_referencing_to_EQF.pdf
What is the broad comparison to the EQF?
Summary: EQF level 5
please see the Report on Referencing the QCF to the EQF (QCDA August 2009): http://www.qcda.gov.uk/docs/QCF_referencing_to_EQF.pdf
What are the credit values/ duration of programme?
Summary: 120 credits / generally a two year programme
DTLLS Part 1 Level 4 = 60 credits. DTLLS Part 2 Level 5 = 60 credits
Are the following elements included in the training of FE teachers?
Essential to the training of teachers, trainers and tutors in the further education sector.
Summary:
Professional values and practice
Summary: Yes.
See the Lifelong Learning UK Overarching Professional Standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in England for details.
Learning and teaching
Summary: Yes.
See the Lifelong Learning UK Overarching Professional Standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in England for details.
Specialist learning and teaching
Summary: Yes.
See the Lifelong Learning UK Overarching Professional Standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in England for details.
Planning learning
Summary: Yes.
See the Lifelong Learning UK Overarching Professional Standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in England for details.
Assessment for learning
Summary: Yes.
See the Lifelong Learning UK Overarching Professional Standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in England for details.
Access and progression
Summary: Yes.
See the Lifelong Learning UK Overarching Professional Standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in England for details.
What is the duration of practical teaching practice during training, if any?
Practical teaching practice required before the award can be gained.
Summary: 150 hours minimum
For further information about teaching practice and observation of teaching and learning please see: http://www.standardsverificationuk.org/documents/FAQ_for_BP0902_se.pdf
Is there observation/assessment of teaching/learning during training?
Generally carried out by a qualified, trained practitioner and assessed against the standards.
Summary: 8 assessed observations of at least one hour's duration
For further information about teaching practice and observation of teaching and learning please see: http://www.standardsverificationuk.org/documents/FAQ_for_BP0902_se.pdf
National requirements for professional practice
Requirements with which teachers, trainers and tutors must comply in order to be able to work in the publically funded further education sector.
Is a specific teaching qualification required to teach in the lifelong learning sector?
Summary: Yes
Three new teaching qualifications were introduced by the 2007 FE regulations for teachers in further education in England:
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Award - an initial award at Level 3 or 4. This must be gained where appropriate as soon as possible when beginning teaching but at least within 1 year of employment in the sector.
- Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) at Levels 3 or 4
- Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) at Level 5
Are specific teaching roles defined?
Determined by the resposibilities of the role.
Summary: Full
Teachers in the Full Teaching role are required to hold:
Level 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector plus the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or
Equivalent recognised teaching qualification (if already employed in the sector) or
General Professional Recognition Learning and Skills (for experienced teachers without recognised qualifications) Teachers in the Associate Teaching role are required to hold: level 3 or 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector plus Level 4 or 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or Equivalent teaching qualification (if already employed in the sector) or General Professional Recognition Learning and Skills (for experienced teachers without recognised qualifications). To determine how your existing teaching qualification relates to the required teaching qualifications, Standards Verification UK has developed a Tariff of ITT qualifications. Further information can be found at: http://www.standardsverificationuk.org
Are there specific requirements for teaching adult literacy and numeracy?
In some countries, practitioners are required to achieve additional qualifications or experience in order to teach adult literacy or numeracy
Summary: Yes
New teachers of adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL must hold a teaching qualification appropriate to the Full Teaching role together with the appropriate subject specialist qualification and gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills within five years of employment.
The requirements of the 2007 FE regulations apply to teachers of Adult Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL: a) registration with the Institute for Learning,
b) Continuous Professional Development of at least 30 hours.
Qualifications to teach adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL can be gained by the following routes:
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy)/(Numeracy)/(ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector - fully integrated route or Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (English Literacy)/(English/ESOL)/(Mathematics Numeracy) - partly integrated route or level 5 Generic Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector + Additional Diploma in Literacy/NUmeracy/ESOL - additional and concurrent routes.
Further information on entry requirements: http://www.lluk.org/documents/new_entry_guidance.pdf. A list of SVUK endorsed qualifications is available at http://www.standardsverificationuk.org/3196.htm. Lifelong Learning UK is currently scoping out the possibility of an Associate Teacher role for teachers of literacy, numeracy and ESOL.
Are there considerations for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), where appropriate?
In some countries, additional qualifications or experience is required to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages
Summary: Yes
Please see the requirements for teaching adult literacy and numeracy section.
Are there statutory requirements to teach?
Legal requirements by statute with which teachers are required to comply in order to teach in this sector.
Summary: Yes
The 2007 Further Education Teachers' Qualifications (England) Regulations state the requirements for teachers, trainers and tutors delivering learning in the Further Education sector in England. All new staff employed as teachers, trainers, lecturers and instructors in the FE sector must be professionally registered and licensed to practice by the Institute for Learning. Existing staff are also required to be professionally registered and comply with the rules of registration.
Are teachers required to join a professional body?
In some countries this is a legal requirement; in others it is optional or advisory.
Summary: Yes
All teachers, trainers, lecturers and instructors employed by learning organisations in receipt of Learning and Skills Council funding are obliged by the FE Regulations to register with the Institute for Learning and carry out continuous professional development (CPD) in accordance with their professional role. New entrants to the sector will be required to gain professional status within five years according to their role. For the full teaching role this is Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills.For the Associate Teaching Role = Associate Teacher Learning and Skills.Existing teachers of further education may elect to undergo professional formation and gain professional status. Further information is available at:http://www.ifl.ac.uk/services.