Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
Course: Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
Duration: 8-12 Months
Attendance: Remote delivery, onsite observations, mentoring/training
Venue: GHQ Training, 2 Elizabeth Court, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH
Cost: Private Funding at £1,417 (plus VAT) may be covered by an Advanced Learner Loan
Overview
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 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.
Requirements
Minimum age 19 years
Applicants need to be qualified, proficient or experienced in the subject which they intend to teach. It would be expected that applicants have sufficient personal skills to complete the academic and other requirements of the programme. They will also need to be able to support their learners at the appropriate level whilst delivering their subject specialism
Applicants need to demonstrate the potential to study at minimum academic level 4 – the same level of study as the first year of a degree course
Applicants will be required to take an initial assessment of their maths, English and ICT skills
The teaching programme will support further development of these skills, recorded in a personal development log. It is recommended that trainee teachers will have been assessed as competent at level 2 in English and maths prior to the completion of their Certificate in Education and Training
Things to consider
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
Cohort Dates & Length of Programme
The duration of this course is 8-12 months and is delivered in remote delivery, onsite observations, mentoring/training, sessions at GHQ Training Centre Plymouth.
If you are interested in this course please apply online and a member of the Recruitment Team will contact you regarding dates.
Funding
Privately funded at a cost of £1,417 (exclusive of VAT 4%) – payment plans available
Funding may be available via the Advanced Learner Loan
Units
Delivering Education and Training
Assessing Learners in Education and Training
Manage learning and development in groups
Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
Using Resources for Education and Training
Teaching in a Specialist Area
Delivering Employability Skills
Preparing for the Mentoring Role
Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training
Assess occupational competence in the work environment
Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding
Identify individual learning and development needs
Engage learners in the learning and development process
Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
Internally assure the quality of assessment
Develop and prepare resources for learning and development
Engage with employers to facilitate workforce development
Equality and diversity
Inclusive practice
Action research