Certificate in Education & Training - Level 4

This qualification supports teachers, trainers and tutors working in Further Education, Adult and Community Learning or Work-based training within public and private community organisations. It prepares trainee teachers to teach in a wide range of contexts and requires observation and assessment of practice, so teaching practice is a requirement of the qualification. The course meets the needs of a range of teachers, including:

• Planning and delivering schemes of work
• Delivering learning sessions
• Developing teaching and learning strategies
• Assessment practices

The course is a unit based qualification made up of mandatory and optional units. Optional units will be chosen with you depending on your working situation and will be discussed at your course interview.

You will need:

• To be aged 19+ at the commencement of this qualification
• a level 3 subject specialist qualification.
• level 2 qualifications in English and maths
• confirmation of at least 30 hours of teaching practice in a suitable location
• A current DBS check

You will be invited to attend an interview before being offered a place on the course. This will comprise a written task and a one to one discussion with one of the teacher education team.

How long is this course?

6-12 months

When does this course start?

This course starts 3rd March 2026, with an interview session week commencing 2nd February 2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course is delivered in a blended learning format. You have to attend in-person sessions on a Tuesday 13:30-16:30 (TBC) at the King's Lynn campus and study remotely through sessions on Teams or by using our virtual learning environment, LEARN.

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Following successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

Fee information

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training

How is my course assessed?

This course is assessed through written assignments, observations, reflective journals, case studies, checklists, online assessments, portfolio of evidence, professional discussions and general questioning.