Advanced Practitioners in Schools and Colleges Level 4 Certificate

This Level 4 qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college workforce. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience, proven knowledge and skills of the learner in a teaching and learning environment. It will challenge the learner in both daily practice and theoretical understanding. Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities. Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner. The Advanced Practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include: � direct observation within the workplace � written assignments and professional discussion in line with the Assessment of Learning provided for each unit.

Learners may progress within the workforce into the following job roles and responsibilities: � Higher Level Practitioner/Teaching Assistant � internal progression at a higher level, including those with management responsibilities � leadership, mentoring, supervision and management opportunities.