Description
VTCT Product Code: ET4C1 | Age Restriction: 18 |
Qualification Number: 601/2764/8 | Units: 6 – 20 |
Level: 4 | Minimum Credits: 33 |
The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is a qualification designed to enable you to develop practical teaching skills.
This qualification has been mapped to the relevant National Occupational Standards, and is accredited on the Qualifications and Credit Framework.
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification. Your centre will have ensured that you have the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification has been specifically designed for the 19+ age groups, this certificate is designed to equip a wide range of teachers/trainers and facilitators with the requisite skills and knowledge required to fulfil a teaching role. The course content covers planning, delivery, assessment and the use of resources. You will also gain teaching delivery skills and participate in microteaching sessions, evaluation skills and techniques also form part of the course content. This qualification provides a sound introduction to teaching/training and is suitable for both experienced practitioners who would like to secure a professionally recognised qualification as well as those new to teaching. – The full list of optional units is presented in the learner Record of Assessment book (ROA) (specification).
What could this qualification lead to?
You can progress from the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training directly into employment as a teacher in the further education sector.
On completion of this qualification you may choose to undertake further study; qualifications you could progress to include:
– VTCT Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
Benefits
The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training will enable you to work in a teaching role and progress on to a broader teaching qualification. This qualification is suitable for trainee teachers, those experienced in a teaching role and those working as assessors who wish to gain a teaching qualification.
Modules
Mandatory Units – from this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 3 components and earn a minimum of 18 credits.
UNIT CODE |
UNIT REF |
UNIT TITLE |
LEVEL |
CREDITS |
UET8 | M/505/0122 | Delivering Education and Training | 4 | 6 |
UET9 | F/505/0125 | Assessing Learners in Education and Training | 4 | 6 |
UV40767 | A/502/9550 | Manage learning and development in groups | 4 | 6 |
Optional Units – from this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 3 components and earn a minimum of 15 credits.
UNIT CODE |
UNIT REF |
UNIT TITLE |
LEVEL |
CREDITS |
UET1 | H/505/0053 | Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training | 3 | 3 |
UET10 | L/505/0127 | Using Resources for Education and Training | 4 | 3 |
UET12 | J/505/1096 | Teaching in a Specialist Area | 4 | 15 |
UET13 | M/505/1089 | Delivering Employability Skills | 4 | 6 |
UET14 | L/505/0189 | Preparing for the Mentoring Role | 4 | 3 |
UET7 | A/505/1189 | Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training | 4 | 3 |
UV30564 | H/601/5314 | Assess occupational competence in the work environment | 3 | 6 |
UV30566 | F/601/5319 | Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding | 3 | 6 |
UV30792 | K/502/9544 | Identify individual learning and development needs | 3 | 3 |
UV30795 | F/502/9551 | Engage learners in the learning and development process | 3 | 6 |
UV40565 | T/601/5320 | Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment | 4 | 6 |
UV40575 | A/601/5321 | Internally assure the quality of assessment | 4 | 6 |
UV40794 | A/502/9547 | Develop and prepare resources for learning and development | 4 | 6 |
UV40805 | D/502/9556 | Engage with employers to facilitate workforce development | 4 | 6 |
UV41214 | Y/503/5789 | Equality and diversity | 4 | 6 |
UV41226 | L/503/5384 | Inclusive practice | 4 | 15 |
UV51238 | T/503/5380 | Action research | 5 | 15 |
Entry Requirements
There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification. Your centre will have ensured that you have the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification.