Guidance

DAO Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

Updated 12 November 2024

601/3918/3

Overall Objective for the Qualification

The main objective of this qualification is to develop learners’ skills in practical teaching skills and prepare them for work in a wide range of educational contexts.

Pre-entry requirements

In order to successfully achieve the qualification, learners will be required to complete a minimum teaching practice of 30 hours. In addition, all learners/trainee teachers should:

  • Undertake an initial assessment of their skills in English, Mathematics and ICT. They should record their development needs and where applicable agree an action plan to address them. If learners/trainee teachers have already completed an initial assessment of their skills in English, Mathematics and ICT prior to starting the qualification, their existing record of development needs and any previous actions taken to address them should be reviewed and updated as required.
  • Be able to study at Level 4.

Units

Learners must achieve a minimum of 36 credits.

Size

Total Credits 18

Guided Learning Hours 204

Total Qualification Time 360

Age Restriction

This qualification is available to learners aged 19 years and over.

Further information

Full qualification specification is available on request DEFAC-DAO@mod.gov.uk.