Overview
| Qualification Number | 600/1713/2 |
| Credit Value (Guided Learning Hours) | 12 (48) |
| SFA/LAD Funding Code | 600/1713/2 |
| Entry age: | 18 |
| Qualification Operational Start Date | 01/05/2011 |
| Qualification Review Date | TBC |
| Qualification Structure | See Structure |
| Supporting Materials | See Materials |
To find out how to apply to deliver this qualification see the How to Apply section. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) (PTTLS) is the minimum requirement for those in their first year of teaching in the FE sector, who regularly operate within government-funded provision. It provides learners with the knowledge and skills to plan, deliver, manage, facilitate, assess and review learning sessions. Learners can complete the qualification without access to additional teaching/tutoring/training experience.
Those who complete this qualification and want to continue their professional development can become qualified assessors by completing any of 1st4sport’s assessing qualifications.
Prerequisites
Learners are required to be 18 years or over and hold a level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a specialist subject area.
Structure
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit Title | Accreditation No. | GLH | Credit |
| Roles and responsibilities in lifelong learning | M/503/1229 | 12 | 3 |
| Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning | T/503/1233 | 12 | 3 |
| Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning | Y/503/1242 | 12 | 3 |
| Understanding assessment in lifelong learning | Y/503/1239 | 12 | 3 |
Materials
Unlike many other awarding bodies, who just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go that extra mile to support you by providing:
- full and comprehensive Learner Packs, which include a full set of structured assessment tasks to help you deliver and assess the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes, which include sample answers to support you when assessing your learners
- informative learning resources that are included in your registration/certification fee
- online qualification administration, enabling you to process learners quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your learners accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
Fees
Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information on fees is available from your qualification application form.
How to Apply
Non-1st4sport recognised centres
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, you need to apply to become one by completing a Centre Recognition Application Form. You can now do this online through Athena, the 1st4sport online Quality Assurance System where you can also apply to become approved for the qualifications that interest you. To access Athena, simply call us on 0113-290 7610 to receive a unique access code or fill in the Request for Centre Recognition Application Form and we will send you one.
Existing 1st4sport recognised centres
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) please access Athena and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us at qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com.
QCF
This qualification sits on the new QCF. Further information about the benefits of the new framework can be found by visiting the Ofqual website.
All learners being registered for QCF qualifications are required to have a Unique Learner Number (ULN) issued by the Learner Register. To be approved to offer this QCF qualification, you will need to demonstrate that you can access and verify learners’ ULNs with the Learner Register. For more information about this process, please visit the Learning Records Service website.
