Full
Full - There is sufficient coverage of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of this unit.
What the Full or Part Tariff does not cover - The Full or Part Tariff does not mean that the requirements for teaching practice, and where relevant, assessed teaching observations have been met. Where these requirements have not been met this will be addressed by awarding institutions or other relevant bodies. CTLLS also requires completion of a 6 credit Optional Unit
Top up information, APEL and CPD
Where a Full tariff is given, there may still be some assessment criteria which require additional evidence or statements from the student. Where a Part tariff is given, the list of criteria not covered is provided. These criteria can be found by clicking on the hyperlinked 'Full' or Part' in the result table returned.
Changes over time
There may also be a list of criteria which are deemed to be changes that have been integrated into professional practice over time and included in the new professional standards for teachers. trainers and tutors in England from which the new qualfications were developed.
Both the top up information and changes over time criteria may be evidenced by the student through continuing professional development (CPD) or used to plan future CPD. It is the responsibility of the awarding institution to address these criteria when declaring exemptions for APEL.
Generic Certificates in Education, PGCEs or equivalent qualifications from English higher education institutions
This category covers those teachers who qualified under the 2001 regulations and were awarded an endorsed Stage 3 qualification. These teachers are not subject to additional requirements under the Further Education Teachers' Qualifications (England) Regulations 2007. However, further action may be required regarding Skills for Life teaching qualifications - please refer to the page on Skills for Life Teaching Qualifications.
All approved Level 4 (or English HE equivalent) stand alone qualifications for Skills for Life subject specialists from national awarding bodies and English higher education institutions
This category covers those who qualified under DfES policy requirements for literacy and numeracy (2002) and ESOL (2003) and were awarded an approved qualification for subject specialists. These teachers are not subject to additional requirements in terms of their Skills for Life subject specialism(s) under the 2007 regulations. However, further action may be required regarding generic teaching qualifications - see above.
