MCA COURSE OUTLINE · 601/6200/4
iCQ Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Teachers and trainers with access to practical teaching in education and training.
Qualification at a glance
- Qualification number
- 601/6200/4
- Awarding organisation
- iCQ Awards (iCan Qualifications Limited)
- Minimum credits
- 36
- Guided learning hours
- 140
- Total qualification time
- 360 hours
Entry requirements and assessment access
A suitable teaching setting and opportunities for observation are essential. MCA checks your subject expertise, language skills and the practice requirements before enrolment. Current registration availability must be confirmed.
What you will learn
- Plan inclusive teaching and use suitable resources
- Assess learners, give feedback and review progress
- Maintain professional responsibilities and improve teaching practice
Qualification structure and unit choices
Structure: attain at least 36 credits. Learners must attain 21 credits by achieving the mandatory units contained in Group A and at least 15 credits from the units contained in the optional Group B. At least 21 credits must be at Level 4 or above.
Mandatory units form the core. Optional units, where available, are selected with your assessor to match your role and the rules of combination; the full optional list is not a requirement to complete every unit.
| Unit code | Unit title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/505/1189 | Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training | 4 | 3 |
| F/505/0125 | Assessing learners in education and training | 4 | 6 |
| H/505/0053 | Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training | 3 | 3 |
| L/505/0127 | Using resources for education and training | 4 | 3 |
| M/505/0122 | Delivering education and training | 4 | 6 |
Group B: Optional Units (28 units)
| Unit code | Unit title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/601/5321 | Internally assure the quality of assessment | 4 | 6 |
| D/502/9556 | Engage with employers to facilitate workforce development | 4 | 6 |
| D/505/1105 | Working with the 14-19 age range in education and training | 4 | 9 |
| F/502/9551 | Engage learners in the learning and development process | 3 | 6 |
| F/505/0187 | Assessment and support for the recognition of prior learning through the accreditation of learning outcomes | 3 | 6 |
| F/601/5322 | Understanding the principles and practices of externally assuring the quality of assessment | 4 | 6 |
| H/502/9543 | Identify the learning needs of organisations | 4 | 6 |
| H/505/1090 | Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area | 5 | 15 |
| H/601/5314 | Assess occupational competence in the work environment | 3 | 6 |
| J/505/0188 | Preparing for the coaching role | 4 | 3 |
| J/505/0756 | Action learning for teaching in a specialist area of disability | 5 | 15 |
| J/505/1096 | Teaching in a specialist area | 4 | 15 |
| K/503/5814 | Using study skills approaches and techniques to enhance the learning of others | 4 | 6 |
| K/505/1091 | Evaluating learning programmes | 4 | 3 |
| L/503/5384 | Inclusive practice | 4 | 15 |
| L/505/0189 | Preparing for the mentoring role | 4 | 3 |
| M/502/9545 | Develop learning and development programmes | 4 | 6 |
| M/503/5376 | Action learning to support development of subject specific pedagogy | 5 | 15 |
| M/505/1089 | Delivering employability skills | 4 | 6 |
| R/503/5385 | Working with individual learners | 4 | 15 |
| R/504/0229 | Specialist delivery techniques and activities | 4 | 9 |
| T/503/5380 | Action research | 5 | 15 |
| T/505/1093 | Preparing for the personal tutoring role | 4 | 3 |
| T/601/5320 | Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment | 4 | 6 |
| Y/502/9555 | Engage with employers to develop and support learning provision | 3 | 6 |
| Y/503/5310 | Effective partnership working in the learning and teaching context | 4 | 15 |
| Y/503/5789 | Equality and diversity | 4 | 6 |
| Y/505/1099 | Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment | 4 | 6 |
How you are assessed
Portfolio of teaching plans, resources, assessed teaching practice, learner assessment and reflection. MCA confirms the required practice hours and observations in your assessment plan.
Your assessor records decisions against the unit criteria. All required outcomes must be achieved; assessment evidence is reviewed through internal and awarding-body quality assurance. Prior learning may be considered where permitted and supported by valid evidence.
Delivery and learner support
MCA offers tutor-supported online and blended learning. Your agreed study plan sets the tutorial format, workplace visits or teaching observations, independent study and review arrangements. Practical assessment cannot be replaced by online study alone.
Discuss accessibility needs, reasonable adjustments and learning support with MCA at the application stage.
Duration, start dates and fees
Start dates, fees, payment options and the planned completion period are confirmed in writing before enrolment. Qualification learning hours describe the study requirement; they are not a promise of a fixed calendar duration. Ask MCA for a personalised quotation and timetable.
Progression
Consider an appropriate Level 5 teaching route, subject to current registration arrangements.
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Request your course planUnit titles, credits and qualification structure checked against the published iCQ specification on 3 October 2026. This MCA outline explains the learner journey; the registered assessment plan controls the exact unit selection and assessment criteria.