This Ofqual-regulated in-service teaching qualification develops knowledge and practical skills for planning learning programmes, preparing resources, managing group learning, and improving subject...
This Ofqual-regulated qualification is an in-service teaching qualification with a teaching and training practice requirement.
Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification
5 mandatory units
36 credits and 360 Total Qualification Time
155 Guided Learning Hours
Coursework-based assessment with internal and external quality assurance
Requires 36 hours of teaching and at least 3 observations of practice totalling 3 hours
The OTHM Level 4 Certificate in Learning, Development and Pedagogy is designed for learners working or wishing to work as teachers or trainers in England.
In-service qualification for teaching and training practice
Builds knowledge of learning programmes and resource development
Supports planning and delivery of schemes of work and sessions
Develops subject-specific pedagogy through investigation and reflection
Strengthens group learning management and learner involvement
Encourages evaluation and continuous improvement of practice
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills required to evaluate learning programmes, create resources, design programmes, manage group learning, and improve practice in a specialist subject area.
Understand the principles of evaluating learning programmes and using evaluation results to improve them
Develop and prepare resources for learning and development that meet learner needs and organisational requirements
Design learning and development programmes, including outcomes, planning, assessment approaches, and supporting resources
Manage learning and development in groups using suitable strategies for behaviour, dynamics, motivation, and learner involvement
Investigate current good practice in your own subject specialist area
Apply action learning, reflection, and research findings to improve subject specific pedagogy
This course is suitable for learners who are working or planning to work in teaching or training roles and need an in-service qualification with a practical teaching requirement.
Aspiring teachers and trainers in England
In-service teachers seeking a recognised Level 4 teaching qualification
Trainers involved in workplace, private, public, voluntary, or community learning
Practitioners responsible for planning learning programmes
Professionals developing learning resources and subject pedagogy
Learners who can access teaching practice and observation opportunities
Learners must meet OTHM entry expectations and have the literacy, subject knowledge, and practical access needed to complete teaching practice successfully.
Be aged 19 or above, have minimum core literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills, and hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in their own area of specialism or be a mature learner over 21 with relevant experience
If not from a majority English-speaking country, provide evidence of English language competency and have access to 36 hours of teaching with at least 3 observations of practice totalling 3 hours
The qualification is assessed through coursework and evidence against all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
All units are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre
External verification is carried out by OTHM
Learners must achieve a pass by meeting all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit
Assessment evidence includes reports, guidance reports, portfolios of evidence, project proposal, literature review, reflection report, action learning findings, and observation of practice where required
This qualification supports progression within teaching and learning roles and provides a strong foundation for higher-level study in education, training, and related professional development pathways.
Progress to higher-level teaching and learning qualifications
Progress to related education, training, and learning and development roles
Build a stronger foundation for subject-specific pedagogical practice
Use the Level 4 qualification as part of a broader pathway into further academic or professional study
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