What is PTTLS?

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) is the threshold qualification for teachers and trainers in Further Education, Adult and Community Learning and Workplace Learning.

Voice is currently offering the opportunity to gain this qualification free to Voice staff who are accepted as potential approved Voice trainers.

PTTLS is worth 6 credits on the Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) (see our accredited qualification page for more details about the QCF.) Voice are offering accreditation with the National Open College Network through learning provider Reshapers CIC.

What does the qualification involve?

Depending on previous experience, most people will need to attend a two day Train the Trainer course. This will include delivering a 15 mins micro-teaching session and feeding back to your fellow learners.

You will also need to put together a portfolio of evidence. This contains 3 short assignments (average 500 words each) and a practice file based on the micro-teaching. This will be assessed by an experienced teacher and assessor from Reshapers CIC.

To help you with this Voice will provide teaching and a workbook in the training course, guided reading and optional distance learning materials.

The guided learning hours for this qualification is 30 hours, including the 2 training days.

Tell me more about the assessment

The four tasks are:

1. A written review of your roles and responsibilities as a trainer (c. 850 words) 

2. Two cases studies on equality and diversity issues and how to promote inclusive learning (c. 800 words)

3. Three short case studies on how to assess people's learning (e.g. worksheets, discussions)

4. A practice file including the planning and evaluation of your 15 mins. micro-teaching session, with the feedback from three of your fellow learners and copies of your observations of their teaching.

Full details and everything you need to complete the assessment tasks will be given on the Train the Trainer course.

How much does it cost?

As part of our learning development strategy, Voice are offering this opportunity free to Voice staff who successfully apply to be Voice approved trainers, or who are already approved trainers but  do not have a formal qualification. You will need the support of your line manager to apply.

How do I apply?

Just book your place on the next Train the Trainer course through our on-line booking form and we will do the rest. Click HERE to book now!

Once you are booked you will gain access to our course materials page here.