This Level 4 award develops specialist knowledge, understanding, and techniques for teaching lip-reading, enabling learners to apply lip-reading principles in varied educational contexts and suppor...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 4 award consists of one mandatory unit designed to develop specialist knowledge, practical understanding, and teaching techniques for effective lip-reading instruction.
Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification
Level 4 award equivalent to HNC level study
1 mandatory unit worth 12 credits
120 Total Qualification Time with 48 GLH
Pass/Fail grading structure
Assessed through coursework-based tasks
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 their knowledge in a range of educational contexts. It focuses on the specialist knowledge, understanding, and techniques required to become an effective teacher of lip-reading.
Develops specialist knowledge for teaching lip-reading
Covers hearing, hearing loss, amplification, and support services
Focuses on adult lip-reading learning and teaching
Supports application in a variety of educational contexts
Builds practical understanding of specialist methods and resources
Can support progression into specialist teaching-related roles
This qualification is built around six official learning outcomes that develop both subject knowledge and specialist teaching capability in lip-reading.
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 lip-reading
Understand assistive aids and services available to those with acquired hearing loss
This course is intended for adult learners preparing for or developing a specialist role in lip-reading teaching, particularly those who meet OTHM’s entry profile and want focused professional development.
Learners aged 19 and above
Aspiring teachers of lip-reading
Practitioners wanting specialist lip-reading teaching knowledge
Those working with adults with acquired hearing loss
Learners with relevant vocational or academic backgrounds
Mature learners with relevant experience, subject to centre approval
Learners must meet OTHM’s entry profile, which includes age, English language ability, relevant background, and the core skills needed to study and teach effectively.
Be 19 or older, have GCSE English Language at Level 9-4 or equivalent, hold a relevant qualification ideally at minimum Level 3 in their specialist area, have good unaided hearing, and possess minimum core literacy, language, numeracy, and ICT skills
Alternatively, mature learners over 21 with relevant experience may be accepted by the delivery centre; learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency
The qualification is assessed by the centre, internally quality assured, and externally verified by OTHM. To achieve a pass, learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria through coursework.
Research Log
Research Evaluation Report of approximately 1000 words, including a reference list, covering LO1 and LO2
Case Study of approximately 1200 words covering LO3 and LO4
15-minute Presentation with approximately 1000 words of speaker notes covering LO5 and LO6
Successful completion can support progression into specialist roles requiring lip-reading knowledge and techniques, while also strengthening pathways into wider teaching and hearing loss support settings.
Progress into roles requiring specialist lip-reading knowledge and techniques
Build readiness for specialist adult teaching contexts
Support further professional development in hearing loss education and support
Enhance progression into broader teaching and learning pathways
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