Level 4 Education and Training Course Online – GHQ Training Elizabeth Court

Cost£1,700.40
Duration8 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Level 4 NVQ Certificate Education and Training Course. Study online at your own pace over around 8 months. This is a flexible route into teaching in further education, adult and community education, work-based learning, and the voluntary sector. You'll need access to a minimum of 30 hours of teaching practice as part of the course. The course can be funded through an Adult Learner Loan. You'll need GCSE grades A to C (or equivalent) in English, and good ICT skills are strongly recommended. The level 4 nvq certificate education and training qualification is awarded by VTCT.

Who this course is for

This is suitable for those who work, or want to work, as teachers in such sectors as: •Further Education, •Adult & Community education, •Work-based Learning, •Voluntary; and provided they are qualified or experienced at the appropriate level in the subject they intend to teach

Entry requirements

You will be required to have access to a minimum of 30 hours teaching  You will be required to have good levels of literacy to meet the required standard of assignment writing. GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent will be a minimum.  Good ICT skills are a recommended necessity for trainers and teachers in modern education

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in planning and delivering teaching sessions for adult learners.
  • You'll learn how to assess learner progress and give constructive feedback.
  • You'll understand how to create an inclusive learning environment.
  • You'll explore theories of learning and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll build skills in using technology to support teaching and learning.
  • You'll learn how to reflect on and improve your own teaching practice.
  • You'll understand the roles, responsibilities, and professional standards expected of teachers in education and training.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that fits your schedule. Assessment is through written assignments that you submit online. You'll also need to complete a minimum of 30 hours of observed teaching practice in a real teaching setting. Good written English is essential, as assignments are marked to a high standard. GHQ Training Elizabeth Court will guide you through each stage of the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a teaching setting where you can complete a minimum of 30 hours of teaching practice. Good ICT skills are essential for online study and assignment submission. GHQ Training Elizabeth Court will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult educator, teaching adults in community or further education settings
  • Further education teacher, delivering vocational or academic subjects
  • Work-based learning trainer, supporting learners in workplace environments
  • Voluntary sector trainer, running learning programmes for community groups
  • Skills trainer, delivering job-specific training for employers
  • Learning and development coordinator, supporting staff training in organisations

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the next step if you want to teach at a higher level or move into a more senior teaching role in further education.
  • PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate in Education): if you hold a degree and want to teach in schools or colleges, a PGCE builds on your Level 4 foundation.
  • Level 5 Award in Education and Training (Management): useful if you move into a curriculum leadership or team management role.

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