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Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) - QCF (No. 7305 )
QCF credits : 45 or 120
This core and options model level 5 qualification provides the knowledge and skills demanded of the 'full' teaching role. The Diploma confers licensed practitioner status, QTLS; a professional status introduced through the 2007 lifelong learning sector teacher workforce reforms. If you wish to offer teaching qualifications with an English or Mathematics specialism, click below to access the available routes:
Candidates will come from a variety of vocational backgrounds, but will be seeking to gain a qualification for the 'full' teaching role. They may already be in-role, or have no prior experience, but must have access to 150 hours of teaching practice across a range of levels in recognised locations.
Download our 7305 Diploma centre information sheet from the Toolkit.
The Department for Innovation Universities and Skills (DIUS) has allocated up to £30 million of funding for qualifications that fulfil the requirements of the Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills Framework. Centres are advised to contact their local LSC to establish eligibility for funding, using the following QCA reference number:
Who is it suitable for?
How can we find out more?
Is the 7305 Diploma funded?
Qualification title
QCA reference
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) value
City & Guilds Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (level 5)
500/2087/0
120 credits
Diploma learners are eligible to apply for an educational maintenance allowance grant.
Are resources provided?
On qualification approval, centres will receive a free CD: Qualifications for the Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills Framework (CD-00-7305), which contains the qualification handbook with all unit and assessment content.
Further copies of the CD and printed copies of the handbook can be purchased via the online catalogue on Walled Garden, or by calling Publication Sales on +44 (0)20 7924 2850.
Additional materials that are free for centres to download are provided in our Toolkit.
Extra tutor, learner and assessor support is available through our innovative online subscription service, SmartScreen.
How can we offer the qualification?
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