
LMQ Level 4 Advanced National Certificate in Education and Training programme is a teaching qualification which has a teaching/training practice requirement. It is an ‘in service’ qualification designed for those working or wishing to work as teachers/trainers in England. It may be possible for pre-service teachers/trainers (defined as those who are not formally contracted as teachers/trainers) to also complete this qualification
This is a stand-alone qualification, but there are entry requirements. Applicants must have obtained one of the followings:
LMQ Level 3 Foundation Diploma or GCE Advanced Level qualification with 3 passes. Any qualification which is at Level 3 or above, as notified on the NQF or QCF of the United Kingdom or SCQF Level 5 and 6 in any field or relevant national qualifications awards at SCQF or any overseas qualifications, as judged by UK NARIC, to be equivalent in standard to a level 3 qualification in the UK (or higher).
Please see the qualification Comparison table.
The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications including LMQ Level 5 Advanced National Diploma in Education and Training. As this qualification is equivalent to Level 4 (QCF/RQF), the candidates are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of the Education related degree programmes. Click here to see the progression opportunities
Unit Number | Unit | Credits |
L/ANCET/4001 | Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training | 20 |
L/ANCET/4002 | Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training | 20 |
L/ANCET/4003 | Delivering Education and Training | 20 |
L/ANCET/4004 | Assessing Learners in Education and Training | 20 |
L/ANCET/4005 | Using Resources for Education and Training | 20 |
L/ANCET/4006 | Inclusive Practice | 20 |
This qualification is expected to be delivered minimum of 12 months for full-time study. Centres should make sure the Total Qualification Times (TQM) or National Learning Hours (NLH) are covered as per the qualification requirements. This programme is flexible and delivered face-to-face, distance learning, through lectures, tutorials and seminars.