A teaching qualification for practitioners in England that develops knowledge and skills in learning programmes, resource development and subject specific pedagogy, with required teaching practice ...
This Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification is an in-service teaching qualification with mandatory units, coursework-based assessment, teaching practice requirements, and a focus on programme design, learning resources and subject specific pedagogy.
Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification
5 mandatory units
36 credits and 360 TQT
Coursework-based assessment
Minimum three observations of practice
Focus on learning programmes, resources and pedagogy
The OTHM Level 4 Certificate in Learning, Development and Pedagogy is designed for those working or wishing to work as teachers or trainers in England. It is an in-service qualification with a teaching or training practice requirement and is intended to build the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills needed for effective practice.
Teaching qualification with a teaching or training practice requirement
Designed for practitioners working or intending to work in England
Builds knowledge of learning programmes and resource development
Strengthens subject specific pedagogy and reflective practice
Includes planning, delivery and evaluation of learning
All units are mandatory
This qualification develops the knowledge, understanding and practical capability needed to design, deliver, evaluate and improve learning and development in your specialist area.
Understand the principles of evaluating learning programmes and using evaluation data to improve them
Develop and prepare learning and development resources that meet learner, organisational and legislative requirements
Develop learning and development programmes, including outcomes, assessment approaches and resources
Manage learning and development in groups using effective strategies for behaviour, dynamics and learner involvement
Investigate current good practice in your own subject specialist area
Apply action learning and reflective practice to improve subject specific pedagogy
This course is intended for learners who are already involved in teaching or training practice, or who wish to work as teachers or trainers and can meet the qualification's in-service requirements.
Teachers and trainers working in England
Practitioners with learning and development responsibilities
Subject specialists moving into teaching or training roles
Staff involved in designing or improving learning programmes
Professionals who need a formal teaching qualification with practice requirements
Learners seeking Level 4 progression in teaching and learning
Learners must meet the official OTHM entry profile and be able to access teaching practice and observation opportunities required by the qualification.
Learners should be aged 19 or above at the beginning of the course, have minimum core literacy, language, numeracy and ICT, and hold at least a Level 3 qualification in their own area of specialism
Mature learners over 21 with relevant experience may be accepted by the delivery centre, and learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
All units are assessed by the centre and internally quality assured, then externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is criterion referenced and graded Pass or Fail, with evidence requirements varying by unit.
Coursework is the overall assessment method for the qualification
Formative and summative assessment are used during delivery
Reports, guidance reports, portfolios of evidence, project proposal, literature review, reflection report and action learning findings report are used across units
A minimum of three observations of practice totalling at least three hours is required, with additional observation requirements in relevant units
This qualification supports progression in teaching and training practice and provides a recognised Level 4 platform for further academic or professional development.
Progress to higher level study in teaching, training or education-related qualifications
Use the qualification to support progression within teaching or training roles
Build towards further specialist pedagogical or professional development
Gain a Level 4 award equivalent in academic terms to HNC and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme
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