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£129
+ VAT£129
+ VATDelivered Online
5 months
Advanced level
The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who are teaching or training, or who aspire to teach, in the further education and skills sector.
It provides the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to deliver inclusive and effective teaching, whether in a college, workplace, community, or training provider setting.
This qualification is ideal for:
New and aspiring teachers with access to teaching hours.
Trainers and assessors who deliver education and training.
Subject-specialist knowledge in the area you intend to teach.
Access to at least 30 hours of teaching practice during the course (mandatory).
To access funding, learners must be living or working in Wales and able to provide 2 forms of ID
Completion of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training is not required; however, if this has been completed, recognition of prior learning can be used for unit 1.
The course typically includes the following key units:
Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and Training
Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Education and Training
Delivering Education and Training
Assessing Learners in Education and Training
Using Resources for Education and Training
Choose one optional unit tailored to the teaching/training context from: a. Inclusive Practice, b. Teaching in a Specialist Area or c. Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area.
Written assignments and reflective journals.
Lesson planning and teaching practice evidence (30 hours).
Observations of teaching (a minimum of three assessed observations).
Self-evaluation and professional development planning.
The course is delivered by monthly live online workshops, supported with online resources.
The CET is typically delivered over 6–12 months.
Successful learners may progress to:
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
Specialist roles in training, quality assurance, or educational leadership
This course is part-funded in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd. There is a nominal registration cost of £129+VAT per person.