The Context of Further Education

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025927
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand key legislation in the Lifelong Learning and Further Education sector and how it impacts on the teaching/tutor role.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Summarise key legislation in the FE sector.

  • 1.2

    Explain how the legislation impacts on the role of the teacher in Further Education.

2

Understand key reports and organisations which have influenced the direction of government policy in Further Education.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Summarise key reports and organisations which influence Further Education.

  • 2.2

    Analyse how these have influenced government policy in the last ten years.

3

Understand the role of key organisations in the FE Sector and how they influence the professional role of the tutor in the sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Summarise the role of key organisations which have influence in the FE sector.

  • 3.2

    Analyse the influence of these organisations on the teacher's professional role.

4

Understand the link between government policy and curriculum development within a specific sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain ways in which government policy influences the curriculum within Further Education.