Certificate in Education and Training, Level 4

Do you have a role which focuses on practical teaching? For example, do you teach short courses or recreational evening classes, or train using materials someone else has developed? If so, the Certificate in Education and Training is for you. , , This course is designed for those new to teaching in all areas of the lifelong learning sector. This is a 36 credit course at level 4 with a focus on practical teaching. It is appropriate for teachers, tutors, trainers, lecturers and instructors who may be working within an FE college, Adult and Community Learning and for those delivering work based learning such as within voluntary, community, private and public organisations. ,

Trainees will need to have a reasonable level of maths and English language (ideally level 2 in both). Trainees will also need at least a level 3 qualification in the subject they intend to teach. They will also need to have a minimum of 30, hours of teaching over the life of the course. The teaching can include small groups and one-to-one sessions and may be paid or voluntary., , The trainee will also need a mentor who has experience in teaching their specialist subject., , Trainees should not

The course will be assessed by written assignments and a portfolio. The trainee will have three assessed observations of their teaching. One assessed observation will be carried out by the mentor.

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