The course is designed to meet the 1st stage of the professional needs of teachers in the lifelong learning sector, as well as the general professional standards laid down by LLUK; year 1 of the programme has 2 parts: Preparing to teach and certificate to teach in the lifelong learning sector; the programme follows the revised national standards, and leads to qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS), as determined by government policy at the end of year 2.