Qualifi Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Specifications
Qualification title:
Qualifi Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Qualification type:
Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level:
4
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Credit Equivalency:
36
Qualification number (RQF):
603/6042/2
Progression routes:
• QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in related areas.
• QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (603/6055/0)
• Bachelor’s degree second year.
• Employment in an associated profession.
The rationale of the Certificate is to provide recognition for those who wish to develop their own abilities in in the post 16 education and training sector including further education colleges, adult and community education providers, offender education, work-based learning providers, third/voluntary sectors and independent training organisations.
The qualification will enable learners to become independent, self-directed learners with tools and motivation to continue learning, developing and reflecting on practice throughout their careers. It is also envisaged that all Qualifi centres will consider this qualification to extend their knowledge of teaching and to provide consistent, standardised assessment reports and appropriate feedback to learners.
Units
Mandatory
Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training
Delivering Education and Training
Using Resources for Education and Training
Assessing Learners in Education and Training Managing
Learning and Development in Groups
Managing Learning and Development in Groups
Optional
Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training
Equality and Diversity
Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
Assess Vocational Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Internally Assure the Internal Quality of Assessment
Understanding the Principles and Practices of the internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Learning Outcomes
Enable Learners to apply analytical and evaluative education and teaching principles in private and public places of learning;
enhance analytical, practical and evaluative skills relating to teaching and education across all sectors; develop the Learner’s ability to recognise and reflect on the process of personal learning and
development which facilitates the enhancement of key personal, sociable and other transferable skills;
encourage the Learner’s self-reflection, analytical, intellectual and transferable skills;
identify understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training;
understand how to plan to meet the needs of learners in education and training;
deliver education and training;
understand how to assess learners in education and training;
understand how to use appropriate resources for education and training.
Entry Requirements
This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 and above. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, Learners will need to be qualified, proficient or experienced in the subject which they intend to teach. Centres are responsible for ensuring that this qualification is appropriate for the age and ability of learners.
There is no requirement to have achieved the Qualifi Level 3 Award in Education and Training to be accepted on to this Level 4 qualification.
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. All trainee teachers joining this qualification programme should undertake an initial assessment of skills in maths, English and ICT
