Certificate in Education and Training (RQF) Level 4

Certificate in Education and Training (RQF) Level 4

If your dream career involves teaching, the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training RQF (601/4416/6) can open up a world of opportunity within the education sector. This course will equip you with everything you need to start working in a role that can change the future of every student you work with.

This certificate in education and training is the perfect solution for individuals in the following positions:

• Anyone who is currently teaching or training must be in a further/adult education setting and can meet the practical requirements of the course (such as being assessed and observed in order to showcase understanding and skill). 
• Anyone who is not currently teaching or training but is able to meet the practical requirements of the course
• Anyone who is currently employed as an assessor but dreams of gaining a teaching qualification.

Our level 4 education and training qualification will prepare you to work in a variety of areas, equipping you to meet the needs of your learners and gain an understanding of inclusivity, diversity and equality. The course will also discuss relevant legislation that you should be aware of.

How does the course work

As with all distance learning courses taken with us, you will be responsible for your studies. You will have the freedom to fit your learning around other commitments and maintain your study schedule.

Even though this is a distance learning course, you won’t be on your own. Once you have enrolled onto this Level 4 education and training course you will have access to our online learning portal. Here you can interact with dedicated tutors and a community of other learners.

On average learners will take between 3 - 5 months to complete this course.

Modules

Module One: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training (H/505/0053)     

On completion of this module you will:

• Understand the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
• Understand ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
• Understand the relationships between teachers and other professionals in education and training

Module Two: Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training (A/505/1189)  

On completion of this module you will:

• Be able to use initial and diagnostic assessment to agree individual learning goals with learners
• Be able to plan inclusive teaching and learning in accordance with internal and external requirements
• Be able to implement the minimum core in planning inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to evaluate own practice when planning inclusive teaching and learning

Module Three: Delivering education and training (M/505/0122)

On completion of this module you will:

• Be able to use inclusive teaching and learning approaches in accordance with internal and external requirements
• Be able to communicate with learners and other learning professionals to promote learning and progression
• Be able to use technologies in delivering inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to implement the minimum core when delivering inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to evaluate own practice in delivering inclusive teaching and learning

Module Four: Assessing learners in education and training (F/505/0125)

On completion of this module you will:

• Be able to use types and methods of assessment to meet the needs of individual learners
• Be able to carry out assessments in accordance with internal and external requirements
• Be able to implement the minimum core when assessing learners
• Be able to evaluate own assessment practice

Module Five: Using resources for education and training (L/505/0127)

On completion of this module you will:

• Be able to use resources in the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to implement the minimum core when using resources in the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to evaluate own use of resources in the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning

Module Six: Develop and prepare resources for learning and development (A/502/9547)    

On completion of this module you will:

• Understand principles underpinning development and preparation of resources for learning and development
• Be able to develop resources to meet learning and development needs

Module Seven: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (F/601/5319)

On completion of this module you will:

• Be able to prepare assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to carry out assessments of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to provide required information following the assessment of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
• Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when assessing vocational skills, knowledge and understanding

Module Eight: Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment (T/601/5320)

On completion of this module you will:

• Understand the context and principles of internal quality assurance
• Understand how to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Understand techniques and criteria for monitoring the quality of assessment internally
• Understand how to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment
• Understand how to manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Understand the legal and good practice requirements for the internal quality assurance of assessment

Entry Requirements

Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. This is a Level 4 qualification therefore learners will need to have good written and verbal communication skills (written skills, for example, would need to be at level 2+ but ideally Level 3). Learners are required to demonstrate correct use of spelling, grammar and composition. Formal 'referencing' is also required within the written work.

Minimum Age restriction

18

Average completion timeframe

The average completion time for this course is 12 months.

Assessment requirements

Assessments will be carried out using various evaluation mediums such as, observation of practice, witness statements, reflections, case studies, placement log and written questions.

Placement or Practical required

Learners need a placement or to be working in a teaching environment which allows for at least 30 hours of teaching practise with nationally recognised qualifications. They need to be in a position to assess learners and work with them so that their evidence can show how they go through the planning, delivering, and assessing aspects.

If placement or practical required, when?

Learners need to be working in a training and education role/environment or have a placement in place before commencing the course. This is to ensure they are able plan and organise the activities that will be undertaken from unit 3.

Is Membership Required?

No Membership

Observation by us required

Audio Visual (video based) evidence is required in some units and the course cannot be passed without this evidence.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certification within 12 weeks of successfully completing the qualification. Please note this can be longer if a EQA sample is required

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

After each lesson there will be a question paper which needs to be completed and submitted to your assessor for marking.

This method of continual assessment ensures that your assessor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper. The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is 140 hrs.

Innovate Awarding

On completion of this course you will receive the Innovate Awarding Certificate in Education and Training RQF Level 4 qualification. This qualification is listed on the RQF (Qualification Number: 601/4416/6). This course has also been assigned 36 credits.

Innovate Awarding is an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation with an innovative and dynamic approach. They develop off-the-shelf, customised and fully bespoke qualifications across a growing number of sectors – all on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). 

Once you have successfully completed your Level 4 certificate in education and training you may choose to continue your studies. You may consider the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or perhaps a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. This will make you eligible to apply for QTLS via the Institute for Learning.

However, if you are eager to start working straight away, there are a range of career paths available including:

• Community and adult education
• Commercial and industrial training
• Colleges of further education
• Technical and support staff
• Hospitals and healthcare
• Personnel in the public sector, HM forces or uniformed services.