Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching

What is the Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching?

The objective of the OTHM Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching is to develop learners’ understanding of the principles and practices of lip-reading so that they can apply their knowledge to a variety of educational contexts.

The qualification provides learners with an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, understanding, and techniques needed to become an effective teacher of lip-reading.

Successful completion of this qualification will allow learners to work in a variety of roles that require specialist lip-reading knowledge and techniques.

Who is this qualification for?

This Level 4 award suits learners who have finished Level 3 study or have relevant work experience and want a first year of degree-level learning in principles and practice of lip-reading teaching.

• Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable.
• Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace.
• Each level carries 120 credits, so you can progress one level at a time.

Entry requirements

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above.

The entry profile for learners must include:

• Being 19 years old or older at the beginning of the course
• GCSE English Language, graded Level 9-4 or an equivalent qualification
• Hold a relevant vocational and/or academic qualification of at least the level above that of their learners and ideally a minimum Level 3 qualification in their own area of specialism. 
• Good unaided hearing
• Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT

Or the following:

• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations page on the OTHM website.

Qualification structure and units

The OTHM Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching qualification consists of 1 mandatory unit, 12 credits, 100 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 48 hours.

Source: OTHM qualification specification (PDF) · Ofqual qualification number 610/3479/4.

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

At LSIB the qualification is delivered online: you receive the unit materials, assignment briefs and tutor support through the learning platform and submit assignments when you are ready. There are no fixed lecture times, so you can start in any month.

How you are assessed

All units within this qualification are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the assessor.

Specific assessment guidance and relevant marking criteria for each unit are made available in the Assignment Brief document. These are made available to centres immediately after registration of one or more learners.

The assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Progression and career routes

Successful completion of the Level 4 Award in Principles and Practice of Lip-reading Teaching supports progression to the next RQF level and to employment in principles and practice of lip-reading teaching roles.

Fees and how to apply

The enrolment fee is £10 when you submit your application. It is separate from the course fee above.

1. Apply and pay the £10 enrolment fee Use Apply now to open the application form with this programme pre-selected. Complete the form, upload your ID and qualification certificates (or a CV showing relevant experience), and pay the £10 enrolment fee to submit.
2. Application review and course-fee link Admissions review your application within one working day. If you are approved, we email you a secure link to pay the course fee in full or on an instalment plan.
3. Start your course As soon as your course fee (or first instalment, if you chose a plan) is paid, you receive your learning-platform login and can begin the first unit. There is no fixed intake date.

Progression path

1. Level 4 Award
2. Level 5 Diploma in Project Management

Related OTHM qualifications

• Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
• Level 4 Certificate in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion