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Active IQ Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF)


Introduction

This qualification is designed to prepare learners for teaching in a wide range of contexts. The Level 4 qualification has been developed to meet a requirement of the Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications (England) Regulations 2007 and related contractual requirements introduced by the funding agency at the same time. Achieving the qualification will provide sufficient evidence that an individual has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to teach beyond an initial year in the FE sector.

This qualification has been endorsed by the Institute for Learning (IFL) and appears on their ITT/E Qualifications Register.

Reg/Cert fee: £30
Lecture Pack fee: £95
Manual fee: £15
Guided Learning Hours: 48
Notional Learning Hours: 120
Accreditation Number: 600/2398/3
Performance Points:
Qualification credit value: 12
Entry requirements

Learners must be 19 + and do not need to be in a teaching role. However learners do need to be competent in the area in which they wish to teach.

Qualification structure and credit value

Learners must achieve 12 credits to gain this qualification

  • 3 credits must come from group A
  • 6 credits from group B or C

(If group B then 3 credits from B1 and 3 credits from B2)

  • 3 credits from group D

Mandatory units Unit Accreditation Numbers Level Credits
Group A
1. Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning M/503/1229 3 3
2. Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning M/503/1232 4 3
Optional units
Group B
Group B1
3. Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning T/503/1233 3 3
4. Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning F/503/1235 4 3
Group B2
5. Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning Y/503/125 3 3
6. Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning R/503/1238 4 3
Group C
7. Manage learning and development in groups A/502/9550 4 6
Group D
8. Principles of assessment in lifelong learning Y/503/1239 3 3
9. Principles of assessment in lifelong learning R/503/1241 4 3
10. Understanding the principles and practices of assessment D/601/5313 3 3

Assessment

  • Worksheet
  • Course work / portfolio of evidence consisting of:

  • Lesson Plan
  • Observation
  • Evaluation
  • Micro teaching log

  • Practical observation