Grade C GCSEs or key skills level 2 in English language or communication; an appropriate vocational qualification at level 3 or higher; a graduate in the subject to be taught; access to 60 hours teaching in year 1 and 120 hours teaching in year 2, preferably in an further education setting; appropriately qualified applicants holding a C&G 7407 stage 2 award may choose to go straight into year 2.