Level 3 and 4 optional units of assessment

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) is responsible for developing optional units within the new qualifications. These are based on proposals by awarding institutions and other identified priorities.

Details of optional units of assessment developed at levels 3 and 4 are available in the tables below. Please click on the appropriate link for further information.

Level 3

Title	Credit level	Credit value
Invigilating e-tests*	3	1[1]
Administering e-testing*	3	3
Co-ordinating e-testing*	3	3
Preparing learners for e-testing*	3	3
Technical support for e-testing*	3	3
Preparing for the coaching role	3	3
Preparing for the mentoring role	3	3
Assessment and support for the recognition of prior learning through the accreditation of learning outcomes	3	6
Conflict management training	3	6
Equality and diversity	3	6
The coaching and mentoring roles	3	6

* These units form the new Level 3 Delivering e-Testing Award. For further information, please contact Liz Hall by email.

Level 4

Title	Credit Level	Credit Value
Evaluating learning programmes	4	3
Preparing for the coaching role	4	3
Preparing for the mentoring role	4	3
Delivering employability skills	4	6
Equality and diversity	4	6
Managing behaviours in the learning environment	4	6
Principles and practice of instructional techniques	4	6
Specialist delivery techniques and activities	4	6
The coaching and mentoring roles	4	6
Preparing to use e-learning and e-assessment in the lifelong learning sector	4	9
Planning and assessing for inclusive practice (ESOL)	4	9
More level 4 optional units of assessment are available here.

Information is also available about the level 5+ optional units of assessment and optional units as a whole, as well as the mandatory units of assessment.

For further information on unit submissions, please contact Liz Hall by email or by telephoning 0207 936 5738.

[1]1 credit unit cannot be counted towards the new teaching qualifications.