LEVEL 4 – CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Overview

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training prepares trainee teachers and trainers to teach in a wide range of contexts. To achieve the qualification, there is a requirement for teaching practice that requires observation and assessment of performance.

The qualification can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers and trainers, including:

• Individuals who are not currently teaching and training but who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements of the qualification
• Individuals who are currently teaching and training, including those who have just begun teaching and training and who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualification
• Individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a teaching qualification and who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice, of the qualification.

Course Description:

• Qualification type: BTEC Professional qualification
• Qualification title: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
• Level: Level 4
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 140
• Credits: 36
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 360
• Qualification number (QN): 601/1238/4
• Availability: UK and international

Unit 01 - Understanding Roles, Responsibilities And Relationships In Education And Training

Unit 02 - Planning To Meet The Needs Of Learners In Education And Training

Unit 03 - Delivering Education And Training

Unit 04 - Assessing Learners In Education And Training

Unit 05 - Using Resources For Education And Training

Unit 30 - Developing, Using And Organising Resources In A Specialist Area

Unit 34 - Inclusive Practice

Unit 40 - Teaching In A Specialist Area

Methods of Assessment:

This course is assessed by written assignment, learners must complete several written assignments and teaching sessions, which can be submitted via your online learning portal. All assignments must be submitted to the online portal within six months of the course start.

Additionally, you need to pay £499 + VAT for assessment, observation and certificate fee on submission of assessments or prior to undertaking teacher observations. The fee for Scotland and Ireland varies.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of this course will be awarded a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Award in Education and Training and Training.

Entry requirements:

Learners will need to be over the age of 19, and must demonstrate the following:

• Vocational or academic qualification at Level 3 or higher
• Basic level of literacy, numeracy and ICT ability

Required additional documents:

You must provide an identification document such as a passport or a driving licence.

Career path:

BTEC Professional qualifications are qualifications at Level 4 to Level 8 that are designed to provide professional work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills that they need to prepare for employment. The qualifications also provide career development opportunities for those already in work. Consequently, they provide a course of study for full-time or part-time learners in schools, colleges and training centres.

On successful completion of a BTEC Professional qualification, learners can progress to or within employment and/or continue their study in the same or related vocational area.