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You are at the right place! This comprehensive Level 4 Certificate in Education
and Training Course will equip you with the required skills to work as a teacher
in the UK. This education and training certification is a nationally recognized
credential for teaching in the field of lifelong learning and will assist you in
pursuing further study and becoming a qualified teacher.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
* Course Type: Online Learning
* Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 140 Hours
* Accreditation: NCFE
* Qualification: Ofqual Regulated
* Access: 1 Year Access
* Certificate: Certificate upon completion (hard copy)
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LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
This Certificate in Education and Training Level 4 Course will equip you with
the necessary training and credentials to demonstrate your knowledge in the
teaching profession. NCFE accredits and Ofqual regulates this course, which
enhances your resume as a nationally recognised qualification.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain extensive teaching
skills and knowledge to evaluate, create resources, and assist students in
reaching their full potential.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
This extensive online course is suitable for:
* Aspiring teachers
* Teachers of any level
* Teacher trainers
* Teachers seeking to enhance their teaching skills
* Teachers looking to improve their job prospects
Whether you are a newbie into the field of teaching or an aspiring professional
looking to enhance and upskill your CV that meets the demand of any requirement
needed to apply to any job, this course will help you to stand out among others
and seek promotion.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This Level 4 Award in Education and Training Course is available to all
students, of all academic backgrounds, and no experience or previous
qualifications are required.
Before pursuing level 4 education and training, individuals are not required to
have completed level 3 education and training.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
ASSIGNMENT
Students must complete a number of brief assignments for each section of the
award. These assessments are designed to assess you in accordance with the
following guidelines:
* Submit short assignments for each module
* Assignments should include theory, relevant to real-world workplaces and
relate to actual teaching situations.
* These assignments will aid in your exploration and application of the entire
teaching and learning cycle.
TEACHING ASSESSMENT
You will also be required to submit a teaching assessment that is designed to
assess you in accordance with the following guidelines:
* There must be at least three observations, totalling a minimum of three
hours, excluding the observation practice completed as part of Level 3
Education and Training (if taken). Each observation must last at least
thirty minutes.
* A teacher with the appropriate credentials should complete this witness
testimony. To complete these observations, we may also, in exceptional cases,
arrange a video link with your tutor.
* For this training, there is no prerequisite in terms of prior experience. To
get your completion certificate, however, you must complete 30 hours of
classroom teaching experience and provide a teaching record and documentation
proving you've taught in a classroom.
* You have to make a record of all the observations in the provided teaching
log.
* You will need to find an expert witness with a level 5 diploma in education
and training to observe your practical teaching demonstration. If you prefer,
we can help you by providing an expert witness for an additional fee of £175
+ VAT for 3 hours.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
* Recognise the duties and role of teaching in education and training
* Discover how to maintain a supportive and secure learning environment
* Discover the connections between teachers and other training and education
professionals
* Understand how to organise and incorporate inclusive instruction and learning
in accordance with needs both inside and outside the organisation
* Learn how to evaluate your own performance when preparing for inclusive
teaching and learning
* Understand how to interact with students and other learning specialists to
advance learning
* Know how to employ various assessment methods and techniques to fulfil the
needs of various learners, and use the minimum core when evaluating students
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
COURSE CURRICULUM
Course Overview
Course Overview - Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Preface
Preface
Introduction
Introduction
1. Reflecting, evaluating and improving your practice
1. Reflecting, evaluating and improving your practice
2. Professional roles and responsibilities
2. Professional roles and responsibilities
3. You and your learners mental health and emotional well-being
3. You and your learners mental health and emotional well-being
4. Learners and their needs
4. Learners and their needs
5. Assessment practices and processes
5. Assessment practices and processes
6. Communication
6. Communication
7. Inclusive learning environments
7. Inclusive learning environments
8. Planning and Delivery
8. Planning and Delivery
9. Teaching practice and observations
9. Teaching practice and observations
10. Progression routes
10. Progression routes
11. Study skills
11. Study skills
Glossary of acronyms
Glossary of acronyms
Appendix
Appendix
Answers to Activities
Answers to Activities
Index
Index
Assignment 1: Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in
Education and Training
Assignment 1 - Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in
Education and Training
Assignment 2: Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training
Assignment 2 - Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training
Assignment 3: Delivering Education and Training
Assignment 3 - Delivering Education and Training
Assignment 4: Assessing Learners in Education and Training
Assignment 4 - Assessing Learners in Education and Training
Assignment 5: Using Resources for Education and Training
Assignment 5 - Using Resources for Education and Training
Assignment 6: Working with Individual Learners
Assignment 6 - Working with Individual Learners
RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION
This Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Course is independently
accredited by NCFE and regulated by Ofqual. It is a nationally recognised
qualification that will help you pave your path to higher education and fulfil
the entry requirements of any skilled-oriented job.
ABOUT NCFE
The National Council for Educational Awarding (NCFE) is a national educational
awarding organisation that creates, develops, and accredits a range of widely
accepted qualifications and awards, including those for online courses. The NCFE
Functional Skills certificate is the best option for students who want to gain
useful, transferable skills that will enable them to function freely, with
self-assurance, and effectively in the real world.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Upon successful completion of this Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Course and passing the internal assessments, and practical teaching assessments,
you will be awarded the qualification: NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and
Training which is valued by all employers in the UK and globally.
FAQS
WHAT IS A LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING EQUIVALENT TO IN THE UK?
Level 4 qualifications are regarded as advanced learning and are equivalent to
the first year of a bachelor's degree.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING?
You can advance to further vocational study and earn a Bachelor of Arts in
Education or a BA in Education (BEd). Besides these progression opportunities,
you can also enhance your resume and increase your chances of getting hired.
DO I HAVE TO CONDUCT MY PRACTICAL EVALUATION IN A REAL CLASSROOM OR WORKPLACE?
For the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training qualification, you must be
seen teaching in an actual classroom; simulation is not allowed, and your
observations must be conducted in an actual classroom.
WHO SHOULD COMPLETE THE COURSE'S OBSERVATIONS FOR THE PRACTICAL EVALUATION?
This witness testimony must be provided by an expert with a Level 4 Certificate
in Education and Training. For an additional charge of £175 + VAT for 4 hours,
if you'd prefer, we can also assist you by providing an expert witness.
HOW IS THIS COURSE ASSESSED?
The course is evaluated through the submission of three observations of your
teaching in a classroom environment and writing assignments based on the
course's sections. You will also be required to provide an evidence log showing
that you have completed at least 30 hours of teaching.
CAN I SUBMIT MY ASSIGNMENT AGAIN?
Your instructor will provide feedback and the option to resubmit assignments if
additional work is required.
HOW CAN I PRODUCE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT MY LESSONS?
The teaching session must be recorded using a smartphone, tablet, or other
camera device and uploaded to your web portal in order to be graded. In addition
to that, you must also provide product evidence such as lesson plans, teaching
materials, and other related paperwork
HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE?
For the supervised study, 140 hours are allotted. However, the total amount of
time we anticipate you to spend on this award, including all the research and
writing tasks is 360 hours. These hours can be distributed in any way you desire
as you have the choice to complete the course whenever it's convenient for you
over the course of a year.
SHOULD I OBTAIN THE LEVEL 3 AWARD BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE?
It is not necessary to have finished the level 3 award in education and training
before enrolling in this course.
WILL THIS COURSE QUALIFY ME FOR THE QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS (QTLS)?
No, this course will not qualify you for the QTLS. But you can take the Level 5
Diploma in Education and Training which will provide you with the opportunity
and skills to apply for QTLS.
FOR HOW LONG CAN I ACCESS THIS COURSE?
You have a year to access this course, so you can complete it at your own pace
and convenience.
DO I HAVE TO FINISH THE 30 HOURS OF TEACHING BEFORE I SIGN UP FOR THIS COURSE?
There is no prerequisite in terms of prior knowledge for this training. However,
you must complete 30 hours of classroom teaching experience throughout the
course to receive your completion certificate.
CAN I USE A SMARTPHONE OR A TABLET TO STUDY?
With no time limit on completion, our online courses are accessible for life. If
there is a safe internet connection, every course is fully accessible from a
tablet, phone, or laptop.
WHAT WILL I RECEIVE ONCE THE COURSE IS OVER?
You will be able to order the NCFE-recognised Level 4 Certificate in Education
and Training, which is governed by Ofqual, after completing the assignments and
the teaching assessment.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEVEL 3, LEVEL 4 AND LEVEL 5 EDUCATION AND
TRAINING?
Education and training levels differ in the depth of knowledge and skills
acquired. Level 3 is foundational, Level 4 is subject-specific, and Level 5 is
for higher expertise. Completing Level 5 can lead to Qualified Teacher Learning
and Skills status. To be able to teach Level 2, one must undertake Level 3; for
both Level 2 and 3, Level 4 must be completed; and for all three levels, one
must take Level 5.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN QTS AND QTLS?
QTS is for teaching up to age 16, while QTLS covers beyond that. QTS is
necessary for teaching young students, while QTLS is ideal for teaching at a
higher education level. QTS requires an intensive course with work practice,
while QTLS requires sector competence and 100 hours of teaching experience.