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Verify the QualificationThe Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (L4 CET), formerly known as Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS), is considered an industry standard gateway for those looking forward to pursuing teaching or training in the FE and HE sector. You are not required to have any prior qualifications or experience to start the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, just a passion for teaching or training. The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or CTLLS is accredited by UK OfQual and is delivered 100% online. This course will assist you regardless of your subject expertise to upgrade your teaching career – whether you teach music or coach people.
With this CET qualification, you can teach in diverse fields such as the Culinary Arts, Engineering, Music Teaching, Performing Arts, Driving Instruction, Hospitality & Catering, NHS training, Personal Services, Teacher’s Training, Freelance Teaching and Training, and many more industries.
This Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training course is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you. Our Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training course can take as little as 2 weeks or up to 9 months, depending on your previous experience and the time you can dedicate to the course. This Level 4 CET course is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) whereby you are provided online tutor support to successfully complete your course.
All units within this course are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor once you’re enrolled on our online portal. Practical requirements of this course include 30 hours of logged teaching practice and at least 3 teaching observations (one hour each), which can be satisfied either by sending us a recording of your teaching sessions or having your assessor observe your teaching sessions.
Successful completion of this teaching qualification enables you to proceed to the Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, with RPL (Recognition or Prior Learning) applicable to the ‘Inclusive practice’ unit, teaching observations and teaching log.
At least 30 hours of teaching log is required with 3 observations (one hour each) for L4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF).
You will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence containing four written assignments, 3 teaching observation forms and a teaching log of 30 hours, which demonstrates the achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit. Most of the tasks would be attempted through essay style written accounts and reflections of your own teaching practices. Some of the tasks would require submission of relevant work such as study resources that you prepared for your learners, lesson plans, scheme of work, ILPs, etc.
You will be able to:
£359
£400
£440
All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
£413
£454
£495
All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the
same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your
studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.
Instant Access to VLE
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Expert Tutor Support
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
Accredited Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This course will open doors to your new career as a teaching assistant working with children in a school environment.