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Preface

This document replaces the 'National Guidelines on Provision Leading to the Teaching Qualification (Further Education) and Related Professional Development', published in April 1997. As such it:

• Describes the arrangements for the initial teacher training/education and continuing professional development of college lecturers in Scotland
• Lists the agreed professional standards underpinning the roles and responsibilities of college lecturers in Scotland
• Lists the existing and new provision for the initial teacher training and continuing professional development of college lecturers in Scotland
• Provides guidance to individuals and institutions on the normal entry requirements for programmes leading to the award of a Teaching Qualification in Further Education [ TQ( FE)]
• Provides Higher Education Institutions with a Model Scheme of Provision for TQ( FE) programmes

In addition, this document describes the process whereby the original set of professional standards for lecturers was revised and augmented and lists the individuals who assisted the Department in that process.

Advice on the interpretation of this document and related matters is available from:

Tel. 0141 242 0247
Fax 0141 242 0251
E-mail information@fepdfscotland.co.uk

Further information may also be obtained from the PDF website at the following address: http://www.fepdfscotland.co.uk

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