Year 1: Applicants need an advanced qualification (NVQ level 3 or higher) in the subject area to be taught and a pass at GCSE English and mathematics (or equivalent); plus they must be teaching at least 2-4 hours per week (equivalent to 80 hours per year) to meet the teaching hours requirement; entrance onto the 2nd year is based on the successful completion of year 1; students must be teaching at least 2-4 hours per week (equivalent to 80 hours per year) to meet the teaching hours requirement.