LMQ Level 4 Higher 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).
This qualification is equivalent to the following:
Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE)
Regulated Qualifications Framework for England and Northern Ireland
- Technical/Vocational Qualifications Level 4, Higher National Certificates (HNC)
Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
- Higher National Certificates (HNC), Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE), Vocational Qualifications, Apprenticeships
National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland
- Advanced Certificate, Higher Certificate
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
- Higher National Certificates (HNC), Modern Apprenticeships, PDA, SVQ, Certificates of Higher Education (CertHE), Scottish Baccalaureate, Advanced Higher, Award
The successful candidates have a wider opportunity to progress onto the higher-level qualifications including LMQ Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Education and Training. As this qualification is equivalent to HNC at 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/HNCET/4001 | Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training | 20 |
| L/HNCET/4002 | Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training | 20 |
| L/HNCET/4003 | Delivering Education and Training | 20 |
| L/HNCET/4004 | Assessing Learners in Education and Training | 20 |
| L/HNCET/4005 | Using Resources for Education and Training | 20 |
| L/HNCET/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.