Edexcel Level 3 and 4: BTEC Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning sector (CTLLS)

(CTLLS) is designed to be a stand-alone qualification or as part of the full QTLS.

CTLLS is designed to provide:

• the knowledge, understanding and skills that learners need to teach opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally-recognised, vocationally
• opportunities for teachers in the field of education to achieve a nationally recognised, vocationally-specific qualification
• education and training for those hoping to enter, or entering, the education sector to provide teaching, principally in the areas of training or instruction in the lifelong learning sector
• opportunities for learners to focus on the development of essential skills within the context of teaching
• transferable units which carry appropriate levels of credit to allow for accrediting prior experience or learning between the different stages of working towards qualified teacher status.
• opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life
• specific qualification to enter employment in the field of teaching or to progress to further vocational qualifications, including QTLS licence status

Assessment

Candidates must be observed for at least three hours over a minimum of three occasions of their 30 teaching practice hours.

Each observation must be for a minimum of 30 minutes and must be in the candidate’s place of work, producing a portfolio of formal teaching observations

Criterion referenced, based on the achievement of the contextualised pass criteria within each Unit.

The practical and theoretical evidence will be internally and externally verified according to current practice applied to Edexcel’s BTEC specialised and Short Courses.