Certificate in Education and Training Level 4 (CTLLs)
This teaching qualification will give you the fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer, planning for inclusive learning, methods in delivering and assessing in education and training, and the use of resources in education and training.
Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training
Delivering education and training
Assessing learners in education and training
Using resources for education and training
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training - NEW CTLLS Course
This Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) Course replaces the old Level 3 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector and the Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector qualifications (CTLLS). The course is designed for candidates working in a variety of environments where teaching takes place such as gyms, care homes, and schools. There is no stipulation regarding the minimum age of your learners.
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. To be successfully awarded the qualification you must complete the following units as well as several option units:
Unit 1: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
Unit 2: Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training
Unit 3: Delivering education and training
Unit 4: Assessing learners in education and training
Unit 5: Using resources for education and training
Unit 6: Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area
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.
Course Delivery
The 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
Classroom
This is the ideal course delivery as it allows all face to face teaching, support, and guidance throughout the sessions. All practical requirements of the course will need to be demonstrated and observed in real time.
Blended Learning
This mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete part of the course by distance learning and in the comfort of their own home. All practical requirements of the course will need to be demonstrated and observed in real time.
Assessment
The course is assessed by a portfolio of evidence which you must compile and submit at the end of the course. The assessment process will involve a range of methods such as prior learning, assignments, reflective accounts, witness statements, questioning observations of practice and work products. You will need to submit work-based evidence including at least 30 hours of teaching by the end of the course. You will also be expected to be observed for a minimum three hours which should be recorded at least three times. Observations are expected to be a minimum 30 minutes long.
How Long is the course?
We are often asked how quick someone can complete this course? This depends on several 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.
Entry Requirements
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 need to demonstrate competency by having qualifications or experience in the subject area you want to teach you will also be expected to have basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills in line with national occupational skills for teachers.
What it means studying at Level 4?
You will be assessed at the same level as someone completing the first year of an undergraduate degree. Achievement at Level 4 reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, have a measure of complexity. It includes taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgment within limited parameters. You will be expected to use references and reflect an awareness of different perspectives or approaches within your area of study or work.
Certification
This is a recognised regulated qualification that will be awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body. We are Accredited with Pearson Edexcel. When your portfolio of evidence has been successfully signed off by your assessor it will be forwarded for moderation. Certification normally takes place within 14 working days after successful internal and external moderation. Your certificate will be forwarded to you by first class recorded delivery.
What can l do after completion?
The qualification can be used in its entirety if you are a tutor or trainer. You can go on to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or any other higher education course.