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NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
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The NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training prepares aspiring teachers for the further education sector. It includes 30 hours of teaching practice and is QCF-recognised, boosting career prospects and professional credibility.
NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
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About This Course
The NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is ideal for those preparing to teach or train in the further education and skills sector. Gain in-depth knowledge of teaching roles, responsibilities, and effective methods.
A minimum of 30 hours of teaching practice, including three observed sessions, is required. Assessment is through a tutor-marked portfolio.
Recognised on the QCF, this qualification boosts your career and credibility. Flexible study options and full tutor support included. A suitable teaching placement is essential before enrolment.
Course Benefits
Fully recognised qualification on the QCF.
Internal assessments with comprehensive tutor support.
Flexible study options to fit around work or other commitments.
Course Units
Qualification Title: NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Qualification Number: 601/1621/3
Total Credits: 36
Unit 1: Understanding Roles, Responsibilities And Relationships In Education And Training
Unit 2: Planning To Meet The Needs Of Learners In Education And Training
Unit 3: Delivering Education And Training
Unit 4: Assessing Learners In Education And Training
Unit 5: Using Resources For Education And Training
Unit 6: Managing Behaviours In A Learning Environment
Unit 7: Effective Partnership Working In The Learning And Teaching Context
Assessment
This course is assessed using a series of assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme.
Prior to enrolling, you must secure a suitable placement with a minimum of 30 hours of practical teaching experience, including three formal observations.
Required Knowledge
Important: Before enrolling, you must secure a suitable placement.
A minimum of 30 hours of practical teaching, including 3 formal observations, is required.
Awarding Body
Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected provider of vocational and technical education.
Enrolment grants two years’ access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni network, offering resources and support for your career.
Support
From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.
You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.
Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:
- No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
- Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
- Our customers have rated us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
- Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
- We are open later than any other home learning provider.
- As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
- All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
- 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.
If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!
You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
- Your billing address is based in the UK
- You have a UK based bank account
- Bill payer must be 18 or above.
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
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