The Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) was an initial
teacher
A teacher, also called a schoolteacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching.
''Informally'' the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. whe ...
training qualification, studied at
QCF Level 5 or 7, for teaching in
Further Education
Further education (often abbreviated FE) in the United Kingdom and Ireland is education in addition to that received at secondary school, that is distinct from the higher education (HE) offered in universities and other academic institutions. It ...
(FE) and the
lifelong learning
Lifelong learning is the "ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated"Department of Education and Science (2000).Learning for Life: Paper on Adult Education Dublin: Stationery Office. pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons ...
sector of education in the
United Kingdom
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. The DTLLS was the highest of the teaching qualifications specifically for this sector of education, the others being the
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) and the
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) qualifications. The DTLLS at QCF Level 7 was equivalent to a
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education in Lifelong Learning or Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET). The DTLLS was phased out along with the CTLLS and the PTLLS, and replaced with the
Diploma in Education and Training qualification at QCF Level 5.
References
Educational qualifications in the United Kingdom
Teacher training
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