Example essays and resources to help you with your course work

What Is PTLLS?

PTLLS is abbreviation for Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, and it is the minimum requirement for teaching in the further education sector in the UK.

PTLLS qualification is gained through completion of theoretical assignments and practical tasks along with reflective journal entries leading to either Level 3 or Level 4.

Recommended PTLLS Books

The most recommended book by most centres is the revised PTLLS Book by Ann Gravells.


  1. Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector: The New Award - 5th Edition
  2. Achieving Your PTLLS Award: A Practical Guide to Successful Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  3. Passing PTLLS Assessments (Further Education and Skills)
  4. Study Skills for PTLLS (Further Education and Skills)
  5. Practical Teaching A Guide to PTLLS & DTLLS

Updated January 2015.

Recommended Books for the Award in Education and Training

  1. The Award in Education and Training (Further Education and Skills)
  2. Passing Assessments for the Award in Education and Training
  3. The City & Guilds Textbook: Level 3 Award in Education and Training
  4. Practical Teaching: a Guide to Teaching in the Education and Training Sector: A Guide to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
  5. Achieving Your Award in Education and Training: A Practical Guide to Successful Teaching in the Further Education and Skills Sector

Updated January 2015.

How Can PTLLS Help You?

Whether Level 3 or 4, the PTLLS course will equip you with the preliminary skills and knowledge for teaching adults, and will help you:

  • understand your role, responsibilities, and boundaries
  • understand suitable teaching and learning approaches
  • understand how to promote inclusion and motivation
  • understand session planning and class management
  • understand the importance of record keeping and assessment
  • improve presentation skills and gain confidence

You will benefit mostly from the number of hours you dedicate to writing your essays, self-reading and researching - not less than 30 hours. The guided learning is also very useful.

And remember to get your PTLLS Book from Amazon as early as possible.

To find out more about PTLLS qualifications and assessment materials visit the City & Guilds website.

Your centre will encourage you to register for the CIPD membership giving you access to resources and member benefits, this is necessary especially if you will choose teaching as your career.

The course cost varies from centre to centre.

This page will be updated soon to to provide information about the Award in Education and Training (AET) following the introduction of Level 3 Award in Education and Training (EAT).

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