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Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

Step into teaching and training with confidence and professional competence.

Level 4Teaching & AssessingCertificate
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Duration
3–6 months
Level
Level 4
Delivery
In-person & Online
Start dates
Monthly intakes
Certificate
Yes — TQUK

Course overview

This qualification prepares individuals to teach, train, or deliver learning in the further education and skills sector. Learners develop the pedagogical knowledge, planning skills, and assessment techniques needed to design and deliver inclusive, engaging, and effective learning experiences. It is perfect for those looking to step into teaching roles with confidence and professional competence.

You will complete observed teaching practice alongside tutor-led sessions, receiving detailed feedback from experienced teacher educators.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the roles, responsibilities and boundaries of a teacher
  • Plan inclusive sessions that meet the needs of all learners
  • Deliver engaging learning using a range of methods and resources
  • Assess learners fairly and give constructive feedback
  • Use technology and resources to enhance learning
  • Evaluate and improve your own teaching practice

Curriculum & modules

Key units you will study. The exact unit combination is confirmed at enrolment in line with the awarding-body specification.

  1. 01

    Roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

    Legislation, codes of practice and professional boundaries.

  2. 02

    Planning to meet the needs of learners

    Initial assessment, schemes of work and inclusive session planning.

  3. 03

    Delivering education and training

    Teaching methods, communication and managing the learning environment.

  4. 04

    Assessing learners

    Assessment methods, feedback, record-keeping and quality assurance.

  5. 05

    Using resources for education and training

    Designing and adapting resources, including digital technologies.

  6. 06

    Observed teaching practice

    Planning, delivering and reflecting on assessed teaching sessions.

Entry requirements

  • Aged 19 or over
  • Subject knowledge or occupational experience in the area you want to teach
  • Access to learners for teaching practice (we can advise on options)
  • A good standard of English, maths and digital skills

Who this course is for

  • New or aspiring teachers and trainers in further education
  • Workplace trainers and training officers
  • Care professionals who want to train others

Career opportunities

  • FE Teacher / Lecturer
  • Workplace Trainer
  • Training Officer
  • Tutor / Instructor
  • Progression to the Diploma in Education and Training

Certification

Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

On successful completion you will receive a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated certificate issued by TQUK, a leading national awarding body.

Your tutors

Teacher Education Team

Qualified teachers, assessors & IQAs

Our teacher educators are qualified teachers, assessors and internal quality assurers with years of experience across further education and work-based learning. They model the practice they teach and support you through your observed sessions.

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Apply for the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

Complete the form, then pay the course fee of £1,500 securely by card. Your application is sent to our admissions team as soon as payment is complete.

  1. 1Complete your application
  2. 2Pay the course fee
  3. 3Our admissions team contacts you
  4. 4Enrol and start learning
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