Further Education

In Scotland, the age range of students in Further Education is 16+ years of age. It is not currently a legal requirement for teachers in the Further Education sector to be registered with GTC Scotland.

In order to be considered for registration in Further Education, you must have:

• an acceptable degree that contains 80 SCQF credit points in a subject in the relevant registration category. An acceptable degree is a UK degree or UK degree equivalent, having completed a period of higher education at a university or equivalent institution of at least three years' duration (either full-time or part-time equivalent). A degree shall be regarded as a UK degree equivalent if it is recognised as such by the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
   
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• a degree level teaching qualification which is the equivalent of the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) in Scotland. This one year course is the recognised teaching qualification for individuals who either currently work as lecturers in Further Education or who wish to pursue a career in this sector. Note: City and Guilds qualifications are not acceptable.

Further Education Categories

Registration can only be granted in the categories listed below: