A UK degree or equivalent; relevant work experience; qualifications at NVQ level 3/4 in the subject area they teach if this is different from that of degree; applicants must be in employment as a teacher or trainer, paid or with a registered charity, for at least 75 hours per year of course; holders of City and Guilds 7407 stages 1 and 2 will be exempt from year 1 of the course.