Key Details

• This is an intermediatory course and is suitable for learners who are looking to enhance their career in training NVQ, QCF, RQF courses in their subject specialism. Once qualified you can teach up to a Level 4 in your subject specialism in many different sectors, including private training providers, further education colleges or higher education settings as well as workplaces
• There is no requirement or expectation that you are currently in a teaching position to be enrolled on this course.. There is also no requirement for learners to complete the Level 3 Award in Education and Training prior to commencing this qualification. However, if a learner has achieved the Level 3 unit: "Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training', they will not have to take this unit as part of the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. The recommended minimum age is 19 years old.
• Once qualified you can teach up to a Level 4 in your subject specialism in many different sectors, including private training providers, further education colleges or higher education settings as well as workplaces 

 

How it's Delivered 

There are two key ways we deliver this course:

• 1. Virtual classroom course package: Available to corporations and group bookings, led by our highly qualified staff. We tailor our course to suit your needs, for example if you are only available at certain times on certain days. Our teachers will support you through the units of work that make up the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.
• 2. E-Learning course package: This learning method can support your continuing professional development without the need for a virtual classroom. Learners complete their studies at a self-paced and self-taught manner which suits them. We support learners with all of the materials needed to complete the course and access to a qualified teacher if required. You have the option of completing your studies as quickly as you wish, or you can spread your learning journey over a longer period. Please note that you have 12 months to complete this course. 

Entry Requirements

There is no requirement or expectation that you are currently in a teaching position to be enrolled on this course.. There is also no requirement for learners to complete the Level 3 Award in Education and Training prior to commencing this qualification. However, if a learner has achieved the Level 3 unit: "Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training', they will not have to take this unit as part of the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. The recommended minimum age is 19 years old.

You may be required to complete an initial assessment to ascertain your suitability for this course before you begin.  To access our world-class virtual learning classrooms you must have access to a secure internet connection and a laptop/PC/tablet using up to date Windows, Apple or Android operating systems.

For those learners who are already working with students covered by DBS (disclosure and barring service) regulations there may be a requirement to undertake a DBS check. You will be informed before you enrol on the course whether this is relevant to you.

 

Course Specification

Learners will be taught the roles of the teacher and how to sequence the learning, planning and delivering of sessions, along with how to provide effective assessment and feedback. The L4 Certificate in Education and Training is broken down into the following units:

• Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training (This unit is exempt if you have previously completed a Level 3 Award in Education and Training)
• Assessing learners in education and training
• Delivering education and training
• Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training
• Using resources for education and training
• Delivering employability skills
• Evaluating learning programmes
• Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment

 

How is this course assessed?

• Each of the units set out above have internally set and marked assessments that must be completed to pass the course. 
• Teaching Practice - Learners must carry out 30 hours of teaching practice of which will be 3 hours will be assessed by our tutors. Learners who are currently teaching or training students in their current role can be observed or assessed with their own learners in their place of work. We may be able to assist learners with gaining their teaching practice hours in certain locations.

A lot of students worry about assessments. Our highly qualified teachers are committed to ensuring you gain a mastery of your work so that you can write assessments at a very high level. 

 

Progression - What further qualifications can I do after completing the Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training?

Successful learners can progress to other teaching, training, assessment and internal quality assurance qualifications such as:

• Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement