Can I enrol in the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training if I have considerable experience but no formal qualifications?

Yes, in certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme.

If "Can I enrol in the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training if I have considerable experience but no formal qual…?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is the right next move.

• Check that QUALIFI recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is usually a strong fit.
• Use the salary outlook and enrolment steps on this page; you do not need to leave to start your application.

Core modules and themes from the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training:

• Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training — The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training and the relationship between different professionals within education and training.
• Delivering Education and Training — The aim of his unit is to enable the learner to use inclusive teaching and learning approaches in accordance with internal processes and external requirements, to communicate with learners and to evaluate own delivery practice
• Using Resources for Education and Training — The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to use resources in the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning and to be able to evaluate that use. The learner will cover the expectations in relation to the minimum core and to using resources for inclusive teaching and learning.
• Assessing Learners in Education and Training Managing — The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to use different types and methods of assessment, to conduct and record assessment in accordance with internal and external processes and requirements and to evaluate your own assessment practice.
• Managing Learning and Development in Groups — The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to manage learning and development in groups. Learners will understand the use of a variety of management methods, for example, motivational strategies, behaviour management, provision of advice as well as deliver strategies to facilitate learning. The unit will also involve learning within groups in the learning and development process
• Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training — The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to agree individual learning goals with your learners, to plan inclusive learning and teaching approaches in accordance with internal processes and external requirements and to evaluate your own practice in planning teaching and learning.
• Equality and Diversity — The aim of this unit is to assess the learner’s ability and understanding of how to promote equality and value diversity. The learner will also be encouraged to understand how to work with others and how to review and adapt own practice to be inclusive and promote equality.
• Assessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment — The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s performance to carry out assessments of occupational competence in a work environment.
• Internally Assure the Internal Quality of Assessment — The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s performance as a learning and development practitioner with responsibility for the internal quality assurance of assessment.
• Understanding the Principles and Practices of the internal Quality Assurance of Assessment — The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding that underpins the internal quality assurance of assessment

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 4 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 3 for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards; and/or OR
• work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Level 4 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.