Level 4 Education and Training Course. Study online at your own pace with Brooks and Kirk. The course takes around 8 months to complete, and you can fit study around your existing commitments. You'll need 30 hours of evidenced teaching practice to complete the qualification, so you'll need to be in a teaching role or have access to one. The course covers the knowledge and skills needed to teach in further education, adult learning, and community settings. It replaced the old Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector in 2014.
Who this course is for
This qualification replaced the old Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector qualification in 2014. This qualification is ideal for learners that are looking to further their career within teaching.
Entry requirements
30 hours evidenced teaching practice.
What you will learn
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training settings.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
You'll develop skills in assessing learners and giving constructive feedback.
You'll explore how to create a safe and positive learning environment.
You'll understand theories of learning and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn how to use resources and technology to support teaching.
How you will learn
You study online and work through the course at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and a portfolio of evidence from your teaching practice. You'll need to complete and evidence 30 hours of teaching practice as part of the qualification. Work is submitted online for marking.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooks and Kirk will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need access to a teaching environment to complete your 30 hours of evidenced teaching practice.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach adults in further education or community settings
Further Education Lecturer: deliver subject-specific teaching in FE colleges
Workplace Trainer: design and deliver training programmes for staff
Skills Coach: support learners in work-based or vocational programmes
Learning and Development Coordinator: plan and oversee staff training
Tutor: teach in adult learning centres or private training providers
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the next step for those wanting to teach in further education at a higher level, and often required for full teaching roles in FE colleges.
Assessor qualifications (Level 3 Award in Education and Training or CAVA): useful if you want to move into assessing vocational qualifications in the workplace.
Subject-specific postgraduate teaching qualifications: for those who want to move into higher education teaching.
