Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training - Teaching Training Course

Course Structure of this Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) course has a similar structure as the predecessor CTLLS qualification. The credits and guided learning hours remain the same. You are expected to achieve 21 credits at Level 4 towards the minimum 36 credits. To be successfully awarded the qualification you have to complete the following units:

If you are a holder of the Level 3 or 4 Preparing to Teach in the lifelong Sector (PTLLS) or the Level 3 Award in Education and Training you will be exempted from completing Unit 1.

Combined Options

We have bundled units or courses together to enable you to achieve some of the popular qualifications in Learning and Development. You will be able to qualify as an NVQ Assessor or Internal Quality Assurer or both at the same time as your teaching qualification. These options are designed to be cost effective compared to completing the courses separately at different times. Please double check you are eligible or have access to resources and learning opportunities that will enable you to achieve the combined options.

Course Delivery and Support teacher course

This teaching course is delivered by either blended learning or as classroom based. You are expected to meet all course requirements regardless of the method of delivery. There should be evidence of learning and meeting all the assessment criteria.

Fast track is also available to candidates who can work at a faster pace and have access to learning opportunities. You will also be expected to have the capacity to meet all course requirements within a shorter time scale and ideally have evidence of prior learning.

This is the ideal course delivery as it allows all practical requirements to be demonstrated and observed in real time. All course requirements will need to be completed within the classroom.

This mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete part of the course by distance learning. All practical requirements of the course will need to be demonstrated or carried out either during classroom attendance or observed in real time by video.

This mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete the course entirely or mostly by distance learning. Evidence of practice will however need to be provided in the form of work products, expert witnesses, observations or any other appropriate and suitable method that demonstrates your competency.

All candidates will be allocated an assessor on enrolment and given access to coursework, resources and learning opportunities. Course events include forums, web conferences, and face-to-face sessions.

How long is this certificate in education course?

We are often asked how quick someone can complete this certificate in education course? This depends on a number of factors which includes your own commitment, the quality of your evidence, time, learning and assessment opportunities and your ability to study at a high level. Candidates joining the course with evidence of prior learning and credits from other qualifications will obviously be able to complete quicker than someone without. If you invest more time on the course such as 15 hours a week then you will most likely complete earlier compared to someone who commits less time. Please bear in mind that you will be required to evidence learning and participate in course activities. This is a regulated qualification that will be quality assured and monitored by awarding bodies and Ofqual. We however expect you to complete the course within 3 to 12 weeks.

Entry Requirements of this teaching course

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET course) is open to anyone who can evidence 30 hours of teaching. Your teaching delivery can either be with an individual or group of learners. You will be expected to have basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills in line with national occupational skills for teachers.

Coursetopia occasionally offers in-house placements for candidates who have skills and expertise to teach on some of our courses. Candidates who wish to be considered for a placement will need to apply by completing the form found here prior to any booking. An interview might be required.

You are also expected to be committed and serious about achieving the qualification. All candidates (learners) should have access to the internet and a word processor.