Free Level 4 Education and Training Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 31 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll need a GCSE or equivalent in English and maths, plus a Level 3 qualification in your specialist subject area. The course covers planning and delivering teaching sessions, assessing learners, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training settings. You'll complete an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements GCSE or equivalent in English and maths and a Level 3 qualification in specialist subject area.
What you will learn
You'll plan and deliver teaching sessions to groups of learners.
You'll assess learner progress using a range of methods.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training.
You'll develop skills in creating inclusive learning environments.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for improvement.
You'll understand how to use resources and technology to support learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus. Assessment includes observed teaching practice, written assignments, and reflective accounts of your teaching. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your own teaching sessions. Tutors will observe you working with learners in your specialist subject area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach adults in further education or community settings
Skills Trainer: deliver workplace training in your specialist area
Learning Support Tutor: support learners in colleges or training centres
Vocational Trainer: train learners in a specific trade or profession
Community Learning Tutor: run courses for local adult learners
Prison Education Tutor: teach in custody or offender learning settings
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the next step if you want to teach in further education at a higher level, and a route toward Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Society for Education and Training.
Level 4 Award in Education and Training: a shorter qualification if you want to focus on a specific aspect of teaching practice.
Subject-specific Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications: deepen your knowledge in your specialist teaching area.
