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Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

Advance Your Teaching Career with the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training!

Take your teaching skills to the next level with our Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training! This first-stage teaching qualification includes a practical teaching or training component, ensuring you gain hands-on experience.

You will need to be able to access at least 100 hours teaching practice.  This may be something we can help with (subject to interview, appropriate vocational skills and Enhanced DBS), but you are responsible for finding your own placement.

What You’ll Study: This programme covers a wide array of essential topics, including:

  • Learning Planning
  • Assessment Techniques
  • Group Learning Management
  • And much more!

The skills you develop in this course will enhance your teaching practice, whether you’re in the classroom, practical vocational skills, workshop, or delivering online sessions.

Assessment Methods: Your progress will be evaluated through a variety of methods, such as:

  • Lesson observations
  • Written assignments
  • Presentations
  • Discussions
  • Quizzes
  • Practical activities
  • Online tests

With continuous assessment throughout the course, you’ll receive regular feedback to support your growth as an educator.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching expertise and open new doors in your career.

Units to be studied:

You will complete all mandatory units and up to 15 credits of optional units.

Mandatory units include:

  • 301: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning
  • 401: Planning for learning in education and training
  • 402: Delivering learning in education and training
  • 403: Assessing learning in education and training
  • 404: Using resources in education and training

A range of optional units are available, these include but not limited to units on Behaviour management, Coaching & mentoring, Inclusion and Assessing Competence in the Workplace.

How long will it take and where does it take place?

  • The course is 35 weeks in duration – not including half term breaks
  • It is delivered on a Tuesday evening, in person or online. Lessons to be held 18.00-21.00.
  • OR Friday morning, in person or online. Lessons to be held 09.00-12.00.

Entry requirements:

  • Evidence of a level 2 or equivalent in English and maths
  • Evidence of appropriate qualification/ experience in the subject you intend to teach
  • Have access to a teaching placement that offers at least 30 hours of teaching practice
  • It is also recommended you have a Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Key dates

04.06.2025 or 06.06.2025

Course cost £1400

For more information please contact our Learning and Professional Development Team on 01270 616470 or tlc@reaseheath.ac.uk.

Next steps – progress onto a full level 5 (or above) teaching qualification.