Qualification details for NCFE Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) - National Database of Accredited Qualifications

NCFE Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF)

Qualification summary

The qualification has been designed as a first step for all those working in the lifelong learning sector in England who are working towards 'Associate' or 'Full' teacher status. On achievement, learners will gain the 'threshold licence to teach' which is a mandatory requirement for all new teachers in the sector.

Qualification details

Qualification reference number

500/5712/1

Awarding body

NCFE

Qualification level

Qualification type

QCF - QCF Qualification

Qualification dates

Accreditation start date:

01/01/2009

Operational start date in centres:

01/01/2009

Accreditation end date:

31/12/2010

Certification end date:

31/12/2013

Qualification offered in and the approved age ranges

For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.

DCSF/DIUS

For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.

DCELLS

For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.

DELNI/DENI

For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.

Languages Offered In

English

Progression

Learners can progress to the level 3 or 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector if they are working towards Associate Teaching and Learning Status (ATLS) or the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector if they are in the full teaching role and working towards the Qualified Teaching and Learning Status (QTLS).