Towards new professional standards and qualifications framework.

1. Towards new professional standards and qualifications framework. For teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector Alan Clarke National Manager Northern Ireland E: alanclarke@lluk.org W: www.lluk.org Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

2. Introduction to LLUK National Occupational Standards Initial Teacher (Lecturer / Trainer / Tutor) Training Qualifications (in England) So What in N. Ireland Practical Exercise Close What I Plan to Cover Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

3. Gather Labour Market Information Develop National Occupational Standards & Qualification Frameworks influence Government Policy 4 Countries – 5 Constituencies Community Learning & Development Further Education Higher Education Libraries, Information Services and Archivists Work Based Learning Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

4. CLD FE H E LAIS WBL • NICVA • CWETN • UPC • RCN • RDC • Rural College • WEA • OCNNI • Youth Action • Youth Council NI • NICEM • Association of NI • Colleges • FE Colleges • CAFRE • Agriculture • Colleges University of Ulster Queens University Belfast St Mary’s College • Stranmillis • College Open University • 5 Education & • Library Boards • University & • College Libraries • Public Records • Office • Northern Ireland • Library • Information • Services Council NI Jobskills Providers Forum Training Organisations Sector Training Councils Sector Skills Councils Private Training Providers Lifelong Learning UK Employers Lifelong Learning UK Stakeholders QCA CCEA EGSA Skill NI SSDA ETI LSDA SfBN DEL DENI DSD DCAL DARD Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

5. 95% of working age adults to achieve functional literacy and numeracy More than 90% of workforce adults qualified to at least Level 2 Intermediate skills balance shifts from Level 2 to Level 3 More than 40% of the adult population qualified to Level 4 and above Learning becoming the norm for all, over the whole working life. • UK – A World Leader in Skills 2020 Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

6. What we do! What we do! Gather Labour Market Information on Our Sector to Identify Skills Shortages and Workforce Development Requirements Develop National Occupational Standards & Qualification Frameworks for Initial Training and Continuous Professional Development Throughout Our Footprint Engage with Employers and Stakeholders and represent the voice of our Employers in order to influence Government Policy. Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

7. National Occupational Standards Lifelong Learning UK are responsible for developing a wide range of National Occupational Standards. (NOS) These are a series of Job Descriptors which detail what a competent person in this area is capable of doing. NOS that LLUK are the Custodians of, include:- • Initial Teacher Training • Teachers, Trainers & Tutors • Learning & Development – Work Based Learning • E-Learning • Learning Support Practitioners • Leadership & Management in the Learning & Skills Sector Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

8. Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Learning & Development Quality Recruitment & Selection Performance Management Induction Continuous Professional Development Interventions Qualifications Workforce Development & Planning Provision Project Development Benchmarking • Probation Reviews • Appraisal • Counselling • Grievance Procedures • Disciplinary Procedures • Exit Interviews • Application forms • Job Descriptions • Personnel Specifications • Assessment Criteria Talent Management Using National Occupational Standards Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

9. DfES Policy Document 2004 (England) Key points: Weaknesses in ITT for the sector highlighted by Ofsted in November 2003 Proposals to achieve a step change in the quality of teacher training by: setting new standards for teachers across the learning and skills sector initial award (passport) as basic minimum qualification introducing a new offer for trainee teachers, leading to Qualified Teacher in the Learning and Skills sector (QTLS) status Initial teacher training: Equipping our teachers for the future Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

10. One set of overarching professional standards for the sector in England 6 domains, to represent specific areas of work undertaken by teachers, tutors and trainers in the sector Interpretation of standards to reflect roles identified in the sector Basis for qualification development The new standards provide the basis for a flexible framework of fit for purpose qualifications to meet the diverse needs of the sector Final standards to reflect the whole sector Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

11. New credit based teacher qualifications framework to be in place and operative in England by Sept 2007 All new teachers, tutors and trainers in the sector in England to embark on an initial award Preparation to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) and a further qualification appropriate to role from Sept 07 Qualification a new entrant needs to attain is dependent on role, not amount of time s/he is contracted to teach Qualifications for teachers, tutors and trainers Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

12. Qualification process for all teachers, trainers, tutors in England Certificate Award (Level 3 Minimum) Initial Assessment & Planning Certificate Award (Level 4 Minimum) Initial Teaching Award PTTLS Professional Development Diploma Award (Level 5 Minimum) QTLS Licence to Practise Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

13. Initial Award for all teachers Minimum level 3 Mandatory 6 credit unit (30 contact hours) Awarded or ‘embedded’ Certificate for teachers in a role with limited responsibilities Includes initial award Available at level 3 and level 4 24 – 36 credits (18 mandatory) Diploma for teachers in a full teaching role Includes initial award Minimum level 5 120 credits (90 mandatory) Qualifications Qualifications developed within a credit based framework Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

14. Basic minimum standard for all those entering the profession from September 2007, confers threshold status to teach Literacy, numeracy and ICT needs identified Minimum level three Minimum 30 guided learning hours & 30 hours self directed learning In service, pre service or pre employment – intended as precursor to teaching career Observed practice (- can be micro teaching) Mentoring support Early messages about PTLLS positive Tests and trials: LLUK Construction tutors, East of England Train to Gain, NW LSC ESF projects Award in Preparing to Teach in theLifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

15. Offered at level three and four Up to 5 years to complete (?) Minimum 24 credits Can be contextualised, and offer specialist optional elements Same requirement for excellence in practice Associate teacher has fewer responsibilities e.g. predominantly teaches: From pre-prepared materials On a one to one basis Short courses A subject confined to a single subject, level or type of learner (NOTE: This does not include specialist teachers who perform the full teacher role.) Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

16. Up to 5 years to complete Minimum level five teaching qualification - equivalent of Cert Ed/ PGCE Leads to QTLS (Qualified Teacher in the Learning and Skills Sector) status National external tests in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT under consideration Licence to Practise conferred by Institute for Learning (IfL) to be maintained through 30 hrs CPD p.a. Period of professional formation prior to gaining QTLS (?) Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

17. Initial Teaching Qualifications QTLS Level 5/6/7 Diploma In Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector min. 120 credits min. 60 credits Staging (1st yr. of Cert Ed) Level 4 min. 24 credits Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Associate Teacher) Threshold Status to Teach min. 6 credits Level 3 or 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

18. Currently Success Through Excellence – DEL Quality Improvement Strategy LLUK Sector Skills Agreement Workforce Development Strategy for the Lifelong Learning Sector What Do You Think? Northern Ireland Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

19. Exercise Please form a group with your colleagues, elect a spokesperson, a note taker and a time keeper. You have 10 minutes to complete the following task:- National Occupational Standards and Qualifications assist to Enhance Quality. Is this relevant to Tutors within the WEA? As a group please answer Yes or No. If there is not a consensus, please answer with the majority decision. If Yes, Please explain why and how standards should be developed and used to achieve this. If No, Please explain why this is not important and how else WEA can ensure that high quality learning is offered consistently. Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007

20. Towards new professional standards and qualifications framework. For teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector Alan Clarke National Manager Northern Ireland E: alanclarke@lluk.org W: www.lluk.org Making Practice Based Learning Work Saturday 19th May 2007