An Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector is a qualification which covers the basic of teaching in adult education.

The qualification, which includes how to plan sessions and use a variety of assessment methods, is a first step towards official practitioner status, a full licence to teach in the lifelong learning sector.

The Level 3 award is for new entrants to the lifelong learning sector and also suits people working in the area already who need the minimum threshold status as a teacher working with a Further Education College, an adult and community learning centre or a work-based learning or training organisations, and who want to gain official qualifications.

To complete this qualification, you should have an idea of what subjects you'd like to teach, and either have or be working towards a qualification in your chosen area.

Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA) is one such provider of accredited PTLLs (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) training. For more information call 020 8253 1266 or email info@CVATraining.