LEVEL 3 AND 4 CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR

Who should take this qualification?

This qualification is suitable for associate teachers who predominantly teach in at least one of the following ways:

• from packs/pre-prepared materials

• on a one-to-one basis

• a programme confined to a particular subject/level/type of learner

• short courses.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification comprises three mandatory units worth 18 credits and optional units to the value of at least six credits, making a total of 24 credits. There is also a requirement for 30 hours of teaching practice with some observation.

Mandatory units

Mandatory unit: Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Mandatory unit: Planning and Enabling Learning
Mandatory unit: Principles and Practice of Assessment

Option units

Option unit: Equality and Diversity Level 3
Option unit: Preparing for the Coaching Role Level 3
Option unit: Preparing for the Mentoring Role Level 3
Option unit: Specialist Delivery Techniques and Activities Level 4
Option unit: Equality and Diversity Level 4
Option unit: Preparing for the Coaching Role Level 4
Option unit: Preparing for the Mentoring Role Level 4
Option unit: Delivering Employability Skills Level 4
Option unit: Evaluating Learning Programmes Level 4

Structure of the Level 3 qualification

You need a total of 24 credits to achieve this qualification.
You must complete:

• The three mandatory units totalling 18 credits

• Six credits must be achieved from the option units.

Mandatory units: you must complete all three of these units:

Level Credits Unit titles QCA

Reference

Level 3 – 6 credits       Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Level 3 – 9 credits      Planning and Enabling Learning T/500/8955
Level 3 – 3  credits      Principles and Practice of Assessment A/500/8956

Option units: you must complete six credits from these units:

Level Credits Unit

Level 3 – 3 credits      Preparing for the Coaching Role or Preparing for the Coaching Role
Level 3 – 3 credits      Preparing for the Mentoring Role or Preparing for the Mentoring Role
Level 3 – 6 credits      Equality and Diversity
Level 4 – 6 credits      Specialist Delivery Techniques and Activities
Level 4 – 6 credits      Equality and Diversity H/500/8983
Level 4 – 6 credits      Delivering Employability Skills K/500/8984
Level 4 – 3 credits       Evaluating Learning Programmes D/500/8982

Rules of combination

The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector will be awarded through the following rules of combination:

• achievement of 24 credits for the whole qualification

• 18 credits must be achieved through the mandatory units

• six credits must be achieved from the option units

• it is not possible to combine Level 3 option units with the same title at Level 4, eg Preparing for Coaching cannot be taken at Level 3 and Level 4

• it is not possible to combine Preparing for Coaching with Preparing for Mentoring at either level

• it is possible to combine option units at Level 4 with the PTLLS at Level 3, provided the learner has the skills and required potential to achieve the assessment criteria.

Structure of the Level 4 qualification

You need a total of 24 credits to achieve this qualification.
You must complete:

• The three mandatory units totalling 18 credits

• Six credits must be achieved from the option units.

Mandatory units: you must complete all three of these units.

Level Credits Unit titles

Level 4 – 6 credits       Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Level 4 – 9 credits       Planning and Enabling Learning
Level 4 – 3 credits       Principles and Practice of Assessment

Option units: you must complete six credits from these units.

Level Credits Unit titles

Level 4 – 3 credits      Preparing for the Coaching Role or Preparing for the Coaching Role
Level 4 – 3 credits      Preparing for the Mentoring Role or Preparing for the Mentoring Role
Level 4 – 6 credits      Equality and Diversity
Level 4 – 6 credits      Specialist Delivery Techniques and Activities
Level 4 – 6 credits      Equality and Diversity H/500/8983
Level 4 – 6 credits      Delivering Employability Skills K/500/8984
Level 4 – 3 credits       Evaluating Learning Programmes D/500/8982

Rules of combination

The Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector will be awarded through the following rules of combination:

• Achievement of 24 credits for the whole qualification

• 18 credits must be achieved through the mandatory units

• Six credits must be achieved from the option units

• It is not possible to combine Level 3 option units with the same title at Level 4, eg Preparing for the Coaching Role cannot be taken at Level 3 and Level 4

• It is not possible to combine Preparing for Coaching with Preparing for Mentoring at either level

•Iit is possible to combine option units at Level 4 with the PTLLS at Level 3, provided the learner has the skills and required potential to achieve the assessment criteria.