Level 3 PTLLS

Aim

The CIEH Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) will introduce you to the knowledge and skills required to develop and deliver programmes, provide learning support and take responsibility in managing the learning process in post-16 education. The programme is ideal for those entering teaching or training roles, those already in service who need the minimum threshold status as a teacher or trainer and environmental health practitioners and others wishing to register to deliver CIEH vocationally-related qualifications in the publicly-funded sector.

 

Duration

The training programme is consists of at least 30 hours of training time, with an additional 30 hours for assimilation, consolidation and assignment planning, development and submission.

 

Examination
To be successful in the assessment, you must submit three assignments, one of which involves delivering a micro-teach session and observing four others. Assignments are first marked by the trainer and then moderated and, if necessary, second marked by the CIEH. Candidates will be

awarded a pass or fail grade.

 

Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
• understand their own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to teaching
• understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches within a specialist area
• demonstrate their session planning skills – plan, deliver, observe and evaluate a micro-teach session
• understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that motivate learners
• understand the use of different assessment methods

• understand and analyse the need for accurate record keeping and procedures that can be adopted

 

Course Framework
This qualification meets the minimum standard for all those in or entering teaching in lifelong learning sector. The qualification has been accredited onto the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) and is mapped to the Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) mandatory unit, which relates to the National

Occupational Standards (NOS) ‘Professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector’.

 

On achieving this qualification, you may progress onto a Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), a Level 3 or Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) or the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).