The BTEC Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector provides a minimum standard for all those entering the profession of teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. It is designed to provide education and training for those hoping to enter the lifelong learning sector with a responsibility to provide teaching.

The specification for the new 12 credit Edexcel Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector can be accessed below. This qualification is operational from 1 October 2011 and will run concurrently with the 6 credit qualification which expires on 31 July 2012.