Education and Training

Level 4

Course Overview

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) is a teaching qualification in the Further Education (FE) sector designed to meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers or trainers.  The course consists of 5 mandatory units and an optional unit pathway, suited to your intended role and skill development.  

The mandatory units are:

  • 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

Course Requirements

For this course you will need to have the opportunity to deliver teaching or training in order to fulfil the following requirements:

  • Evidence of 30 hours of teaching practice (authenticated).
  • 3 observations of teaching (these can be conducted by a suitably qualified and experienced supervisor/mentor within your organisation or a Maxam Training tutor).
  • Maths and English at Level 2 are desirable.

Schedule of learning

Month + Learning activity outline

Month 1

Enrolment and Induction

Induction Module

Unit 1 – Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training

Month 2-6

Unit 2 – Inducting learners onto a Programme of Learning

Unit 2+5 – Planning for Inclusive Learning 

Unit 2 – Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans and Functional Skills

Teaching observation 1

Teaching observation 2

Month 7

Unit 3+5 – Communication Skills and Developing Practice Through Evaluation and Reflection

Month 8

Unit 4+5 – The Assessment of Learning in Education and Training

Month 9-11

Optional units

Teaching observation 3

Month 12

Final submission of portfolio

FAQs

How long is this course?

This is a flexible, self-directed course offered through distance learning.  It will take roughly 12 months to complete.

How is this course delivered?

Self-directed, distance learning.  

How do payments work for this course?

Courses must be paid for up front before enrolment can commence. Speak to our team about making a payment on 01772 492197. 

What can I progress onto from this course?

On completion of this course, you could progress to the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.

I'm organising this course on behalf of an organisation, how do I book?

Get in touch with our team, but bear in mind a purchase order will be required from organisations booking places for staff.

When do learners have to complete registration by?

• For classroom courses, registration should be completed before the first day of the course. 
• For distance learning courses, registration should be completed within 3 months of course booking. 

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