PTLLS / CTLLS / DTLLS – Industry benchmarks for providers of adult education
The educational sector, both private and public, have experienced several versions of what was the accepted standard for providers of education. City and Guilds as well as Edexcel and OCR made available qualifications i.e. City and Guilds 7307 and 7302 qualifications, the industry was also flooded with other qualifications i.e. CIEH professional trainer. Train the Trainer qualifications are now more often referred to as lifelong learning qualifications.
A clear progression route exists for teachers – predominantly for adult learning but also embraced by other sectors, in following the PTLLS / CTLLS / DTLLS route. The FE sector has an increased preference for PTLLS as a minimum requirement for all subject specialists.
PTLLS / CTLLS or DTLLS are ideal vehicles for anyone possessing sound underpinning knowledge to facilitate subject delivery.
What is PTLLS?
PTLLS or “Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector” is the first step for new teachers in order to legitimately provide adult learning in the UK and provides a sound foundation for progression in adult learning. The minimum time frame for achieving the qualification is around 5 days. PTLLS is also known as 7303
What is CTLLS?
CTLLS or “Certificate to teach in the lifelong learning sector” is the second step, a valid PTLLS qualification is a prerequisite for anyone wishing to participate. The time frame for achieving the CTLLS qualification tends to be spread over a few weeks, backed by prior teaching experience.
What is DTLLS?
DTLLS or “Diploma to teach in the lifelong learning sector” is the third step – and is also a very prestigious as it ranks among CELTA and other degree level qualifications. The timeframe for achieving the DTLLS qualification is several months, backed by prior teaching experience.
The following awarding bodies have mapped their qualifications in line with national occupational standards in order to provide approved certification for PTLLS / CTLLS / DTLLS:
City and Guilds, EDI, Edexcel, NCFE, OCR
Current examples of where PTLLS / CTLLS / DTLLS is in use:
First Aid instructor, Security Trainer, Food Hygiene Trainer, NCPLH Personal Licence Trainer, Fitness Instructor Trainers, Hairdressing, Make up, Plumbing, Electrical, Trade, FE College, Accounting, IT Training and many more areas where underpinning knowledge is delivered.
The use of PTLLS / CTLLS / DTLLS in universities:
It is fast becoming common practice for universities with an absence of CELTA of other equivalent certification to recognize PTLLS / CTLLS / DTLLS as sufficient. It is essential to clarify the requirements with the establishment you wish to teach for.