Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training qualification is a part time adult course designed to develop students’ practical teaching skills and prepare them to work in a wide range of contexts.

This qualification may be helpful for those whose duties do not include the full range of teaching responsibilities (for example, instructors or those who teach very small groups of students). It has been developed for those intending to work in the post-16 education and training sector.

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training will support you in developing the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence required to teach or train effectively within the further education and skills sector. The qualification will provide you with a strong foundation in teaching practice, including planning inclusive lessons, assessing students fairly, and creating supportive learning environments that meet diverse needs.

Studying in a supportive and professionally focused setting led by experienced tutors will enable you to apply theory directly to your own teaching practice, strengthening your effectiveness in the classroom, workshop, or wider teaching environment. Completing this programme will enhance your professional credibility, support your career progression in education and training, and enable you to make a positive, informed impact on students’ outcomes.

On this blended learning NCFE qualification, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of effective teaching and training practice through a range of core units. You will explore your professional roles, responsibilities and relationships within education and training, building confidence in working ethically and collaboratively.

The qualification will develop your ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions that meet the diverse needs of students, using a variety of appropriate resources to support learning. You will gain practical skills in assessing students fairly and accurately, understanding both formative and summative assessment methods, and using feedback to support progress. By learning how to plan effectively to meet individual learner needs, you will be equipped to create purposeful learning experiences that promote achievement, equality and positive outcomes.

Live taught sessions run weekly between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on site at Warrington, with options for online sessions and hybrid delivery. You will also receive support from your tutor and tutorials in between sessions as and when required, and live work-based observations in your placement.

The five mandatory units you will undertake are:

1. Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training
2. Delivering Education and Training
3. Using Resources for Education and Training
4. Assessing Learners in Education and Training
5. Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training

Combined with another 15 credits from optional units.

Successful completion of this level 4 teaching and training qualification provides a valuable opportunity for progression to the City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills), the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, or Internal Quality Assurance qualifications.

This part time adult course will deepen your expertise and significantly enhance your CV, making you a highly competitive candidate in the adult education sector. With these credentials, you'll be well-positioned for career advancement, expanding your professional practice, or exploring new career opportunities as a tutor in the following sectors:

• Further Education Colleges
• Adult and Community Education Providers
• Offender Education
• Work-Based Learning Providers
• The Third/Voluntary Sector
• Independent Training Organisations

The tutors on this part time course are experts in their field and have excellent links with industry professionals. Students will benefit from these partnerships and networking opportunities with guest speakers.

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a Wellbeing Team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.

Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college. For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

Warrington & Vale Royal College offers a range of flexible learning opportunities to students. Professional qualifications are supported through digital virtual learning environments and digital learning tools.

Our tutors are highly experienced and skilled in their specialist professional sectors and enhance the courses they teach on with their excellent industry links.

All trainee teachers joining this qualification programme should undertake an initial assessment of skills in English, mathematics, and information and communication technology (ICT). They should record their development needs and, where applicable, agree an action plan to address them. Students must be aged 19+ on starting the course.

This qualification requires students to complete a minimum of 30 hours of teaching/training practice. Students are responsible for organising and managing their own placements and will be observed on a minimum of 3 occasions delivering education and training in the workplace.

Parts of the course are delivered online through Google Classroom/Meets and an e-portfolio, therefore a PC with internet access is required for participation.

For more information about financial support, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support 

For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.

There are no additional costs associated with this part time adult course.