An Ofqual-regulated Level 4 award that develops specialist knowledge, understanding, and techniques for teaching lip-reading, enabling learners to apply lip-reading principles and practice across a...
This regulated OTHM qualification is a specialist teaching award focused on lip-reading, with one mandatory unit and coursework-based assessment designed to develop applied professional knowledge and practice.
Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification
Level 4 qualification
12 credits
120 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
48 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
1 mandatory unit assessed by coursework
The OTHM Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching is designed to develop learners’ understanding of the principles and practices of lip-reading so they can apply this knowledge in a variety of educational contexts. It provides specialist knowledge, understanding, and techniques needed to become an effective teacher of lip-reading.
Develops understanding of the principles and practices of lip-reading
Builds specialist knowledge for effective lip-reading teaching
Covers hearing, hearing loss, amplification, and phonology
Focuses on teaching adults with acquired hearing loss
Supports application in a variety of educational contexts
Can lead to roles requiring specialist lip-reading knowledge and techniques
This qualification covers the official learning outcomes for the mandatory unit and develops the specialist knowledge and teaching methodology needed for lip-reading education.
Understand the physiological processes and psychological functions of hearing
Understand the effects of acquired hearing loss
Understand ways in which amplification and lip-reading are optimised by those with hearing loss
Understand the phonology of spoken English and its application to lip-reading learning and teaching
Use specialist techniques and methodology for teaching lipreading
Understand assistive aids and services available to those with acquired hearing loss
This qualification is suitable for adults who want to develop specialist knowledge and techniques for teaching lip-reading, especially those with relevant vocational, academic, or professional experience.
Learners aged 19 and above
Individuals who want to become effective teachers of lip-reading
Teachers or trainers working in relevant educational contexts
Practitioners with a relevant vocational or academic qualification
Mature learners over 21 with relevant experience, subject to centre approval
Those seeking roles requiring specialist lip-reading knowledge and techniques
Learners must meet OTHM entry requirements before registration. Centres may also require evidence of English language competence where applicable.
Learners should be aged 19 or above, hold GCSE English Language at Level 9-4 or equivalent, have good unaided hearing, and possess minimum core literacy, language, numeracy, and ICT skills
Learners should hold a relevant vocational and/or academic qualification at least above the level of their learners, ideally with a minimum Level 3 qualification in their area of specialism, or be a mature learner over 21 with relevant experience accepted by the delivery centre
The qualification is assessed through coursework and is criterion referenced. The unit is internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM, with learners required to meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for a pass.
Research Log and Research Evaluation Report covering LO1 and LO2, approximately 1000 words inclusive of a reference list of all sources accessed
Case Study covering LO3 and LO4, approximately 1200 words
15 Minute Presentation covering LO5 and LO6 with approximately 1000 words of speaker notes
Pass/fail assessment based on achievement of all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Successful completion of this qualification can support progression into work and practice in specialist lip-reading teaching and related educational roles where specialist knowledge and techniques are required.
Teaching lip-reading in a range of educational contexts
Roles requiring specialist lip-reading knowledge and techniques
Wider specialist teaching or adult learning support responsibilities
Further professional development in teaching and learning practice
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