Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 3

This qualification satisfies the government requirement for all teachers, tutors and trainers to hold an initial teaching award. It is suitable for those who want to be a teacher, tutor or trainer, or those who need an initial award for their current role as a teacher or trainer in an FE College, Adult and Community Learning or with a Work Based Learning Provider. By the end of the programme, learners will be able to understand the teacher's role and responsibilities, have knowledge of different teaching and learning approaches, plan and deliver sessions which motivate learners, use a variety of assessments and keep appropriate records.

It is fully resourced with a learner's workbook and assignments.

Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4

This qualification satisfies the government requirement for teachers, tutors and trainers to hold an award for preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector. It can be undertaken by those who want to teach in an FE College, tutor in an Adult and Community Learning Centre or be a trainer for a Learning Provider or by those who need an initial award for their current role as a teacher, tutor or trainer in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the teacher’s role and approaches to teaching and learning, plan learning sessions and manage learning.

The achievement of the Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector will confirm that they have shown that they have a good understanding of the essential aspects of the teacher/trainer role, can organise and manage effective learning and have developed professionally through on-going reflection and evaluation.

On completion of the one mandatory unit, learners will have demonstrated that they are able to:

1. Understand the teacher’s role and legislative requirements
2. Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches
3. Demonstrate session planning skills
4. Deliver and evaluate learning
5. Understand the use of assessment methods and reasons for keeping records of assessment