This introductory, knowledge-based teaching qualification has no minimum teaching practice requirement, meaning it can be undertaken by individuals who are not in a teaching role. However, there is a minimum requirement to take part in microteaching.

This qualification is suitable for individuals who:

• are not in a teaching role, or who have just started a teaching role;
• want a short qualification;
• have the potential to study at this level, which has the same level of demand as that of study for A-levels;
• want a qualification without a minimum teaching practice requirement;
• may have already achieved some Learning and Development units that can be carried forward into this teaching qualification.