Free Level 4 Education and Training Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryBlended learning
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 4 Education and Training Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, blending daytime sessions at the centre with online study. The course covers teaching roles and responsibilities, lesson planning, inclusive learning, and assessment methods in the further education and skills sector. It runs part-time over 6 months, so you can fit it around other commitments. This is a free education and training course for adults looking to teach or develop their teaching practice.

Who this course is for

The Education and Training NCFE Certificate Level 4 is a comprehensive qualification that deepens your understanding of teaching roles, responsibilities, and methods for delivering inclusive learning. This qualification is ideal for those currently teaching, just starting out, or considering a teaching role in the further education and skills sector.

The programme will help you understand roles and responsibilities within education. It will cover key topics so you can plan lessons, assess learners, use resources effectively, and meet individual learner needs effectively. You can choose optional units to help you tailor your focus and context.

The course is suitable for you if you are both, in-service as a teachers, or a pre-service candidate. The course requires you to fulfil a minimum of 30 hours of teaching practice, of which 3 hours will form part of your assessed observations. Upon completion, you will gain practical teaching skills and enhance your employability. You can also study further, such as the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills).

The course is typically completed within two terms is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. It is a suitable for you if you are looking to advance your teaching career and expand the educational environment options where you would like to work.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in further education and training.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for diverse learners.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing learner progress and giving constructive feedback.
  • You'll explore different teaching and learning methods and when to use them.
  • You'll understand how to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • You'll learn how to reflect on and improve your own teaching practice.

How you will learn

The course uses a blended learning approach. You'll attend daytime sessions at Stanmore College and complete study and tasks online between sessions. Assessment is through written assignments and observations of your teaching practice. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the 6 months to demonstrate your skills and knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stanmore College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult Educator, teaching in further education colleges or adult learning centres
  • Trainer, delivering workplace or vocational training programmes
  • Learning Support Worker, helping learners in FE settings
  • Skills Coach, supporting learners in apprenticeship programmes
  • Community Learning Tutor, running courses for local adult learners
  • Vocational Assessor, assessing learners in work-based settings

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the next step if you want to move into a more senior teaching role or meet requirements for teaching in further education at a higher level.
  • PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education): for those who want to move into secondary or primary school teaching and hold a relevant degree.
  • Level 5 Award in Education and Training (Leadership and Management): useful if you're moving into a management or curriculum leadership role.

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