The Stars College Level 4 Diploma focuses on developing practical teaching skills and knowledge in education and training, covering principles, program design, learner engagement, and self-reflection. Completion opens pathways to higher education and prepares individuals for success in their chosen sectors.
These qualifications cater to individuals aged 18 and above, with entry requirements including a Level 3 Diploma, GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects, or relevant management experience for mature learners over 21, subject to approval from the delivery center.
Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency, and additional details can be found on the Stars College website's English Language Expectations page.
Stars College qualifications at RQF Level 4 are aligned with practical knowledge and skills equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and the first year of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree program, assessed academically.
The Stars College Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training Management comprises 6 mandatory units, totaling 120 credits, with a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1200 hours. The recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.
The Stars College Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training Management includes six mandatory units, covering principles, design, engagement, planning, evaluation, and professional development, each carrying 20 credits for a comprehensive 120-credit qualification.
The qualification, designed for one academic year of full-time study, offers flexibility for part-time and distance learning. It is delivered through approved centers via face-to-face methods such as lectures, tutorials, seminars, as well as through distance and online modes.
This qualification involves internal assessment by the center and external verification by Stars College, utilizing criterion-referenced standards aligned with specified learning outcomes. To pass a unit, learners must present evidence of meeting all learning outcomes and assessment criteria, with the Assessor determining overall achievement and maintaining an audit trail to substantiate the judgement.
Completing the Stars College Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training Management opens avenues for various academic progressions, offering opportunities to advance to related Stars College Level 5 Diplomas.
To succeed in our English-taught qualifications, learners must exhibit English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 5.5, ensuring a sufficient level of comprehension. Centres delivering our qualifications must verify that non-native English speakers, without the final two years of schooling in English, demonstrate English proficiency at specified levels. Acceptance criteria include Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51, and IELTS score of 5.5, with Reading and Writing components at 5.5. The centre is responsible for determining the required evidence for individual learner proficiency.