Level 4 – Certificate in Education and Training (CET)

Overview:

BTEC professional courses range from level 4-8 and have been created to provide professional work-related qualifications in a range of sectors. The BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in education and training in a variety of settings, and will provide career development opportunities for those already in work. Learners can study this BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training in their own time, and at their own pace, so it is suitable for those currently working full time. For any trainee teachers or trainers, this BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training will fully prepare you to teach in a wide range of contexts. During the BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, learners will be required to complete a teaching practical, which will be observed and assessed, so you will have the chance to gain practical teaching skills.

What will I learn?

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

Course Curriculum

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

Course Duration:

You will have 12 Months access to your online study platform from the date you purchased the course. The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

This course is assessed by written assignment, learners must complete several written assignments and teaching sessions, which can be submitted on recorded video (the number of written/practical assignments you will need to complete depends upon which optional units you choose). All assignments must be submitted to the online portal within six months of the course start.

Please note, there is an additional assessment and certification fee of £499, which is not payable until you submit your assessments.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Award in Education and Training and Training certificate.

Entry Requirement:

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

Career Path:

Learners who have achieved the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training can progress onto the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.