In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
Become officially qualified as an associate teacher in continuing education - someone who works from pre-designed curricula to teach a particular a subject or learner type.
Acquiring this Certificate qualifies you for Associate Teacher, Learning & Skills (ATLS) status, and is your licence to teach.
Who are they for?
The Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector is for anyone working in an associate teacher role without a recognised qualification, or planning to become an associate teacher in further, adult or continuing education.
To take the Certificate, you'll need access to 30 hours of teaching practice in a recognised lifelong learning location.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 7304 |
|---|---|
| Type: | QCF |
| Level: | 3 and 4 |
| Size: | Certificate |
| Purpose: | Continuing Professional Development |
| Credits: | 24 |
| 120 | |
| Duration: | 6 months-2 years |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/08/2010 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
You'll cover things like:
- the theory and practice of teaching
- principles of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation
- confidence, communication and interpersonal skills
- your professional role and responsibilities.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
To get the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, you learn with your training provider - maybe through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments. You will demonstrate what you've learned through both practical skills assessments and assignments that cover the theory of teaching. These assessments may include a portfolio of evidence, practical skills demonstrations, and written examinations. You will also complete 30 practice teaching hours.
- Which level is right for me?
Level 3/Level 4
You are or would like to be an associate teacher within the Lifelong Learning Sector. You are looking to progress in your career with a solid introduction to teaching skills and theory. Delivery of the qualification is the same for both levels - the level you achieve depends on the assessments you choose and the results you get.
- How long do they take?
Guided learning hours are the hours you spend learning with your training provider or on your own. The guided learning hours for this qualification are:
- 120 hours.
This is a rough guide - each centre decides its own timescales and you can often learn at your own pace.
- What jobs could they lead to?
The Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector could help you progress in a role as: - an associate teacher in further, adult and community education - an associate teacher in work-based learning - a technician or member of support staff in further and adult education. You'll be qualified for Associate Teacher, Learning and Skills (ATLS) status. To officially gain your ATLS status, the next step after taking this qualification is to go through the process of professional formation with the Institute of Learning (IfL). Find out more about the professional formation process If you're interested in progressing from associate teacher to full teacher after taking this qualification, you can take the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
To deliver the CTLLS qualification, you'll need to provide your learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification. You will need qualified internal assessors. You will assess learners through a combination of a portfolio of evidence, practical skills demonstrations and written examinations. Learners also complete 30 practice teaching hours. To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the course handbooks from the key documents section.
- What resources do we need?
In order to offer the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, you will need:
- suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment
- suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards
Full details are contained within the qualification handbook.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds? First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval. Already a centre? You can get fast-track approval for Level 3 if you offer:
- 7302-03 Diploma in Delivering Learning
- 7407-01/02/03/04 Certificate in Further Education Teaching - stages 1, 2 and 3.
You can get fast-track approval for Level 4 if you offer:
- 7407-01/02/03/04 Certificate in Further Education Teaching - stages 1, 2 and 3.
Download the form for fast-track approval.
Don't offer any of these? Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office.
- Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
All learners must have access to 30 hours of teaching practice in a recognised location. You must make sure they can access all the resources they need to complete the qualification.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
No, these qualifications don't directly replace any others.
Related careers
- Associate teacher in further, adult and community education
- Associate teacher in work-based learning
- Technician or member of support staff in further and adult education
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