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Free Level 4 Education and Training Course in St Albans

CostFREE
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 4 Education and Training Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus, part-time during the day, over 32 weeks. This education and training course is for teachers and trainers already working in post-14 education and training settings. You'll cover planning, delivering, and assessing learning, plus how to use resources effectively. Optional units include managing behaviour, developing employability skills, and personal tutoring. Assessment combines assignment work and at least three observed teaching sessions.

Who this course is for

This is a part time in-service course aimed at teachers and trainers working in the post 14 teaching and learning environment. It covers the basics of planning, delivery, and assessment and is ideal for practitioners who are just starting in teaching and training.

You will be taught by practitioners with a wide experience of working in the post 14 educational setting.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan lessons that meet the needs of different learners in education and training settings.
  • You'll develop your skills in delivering teaching sessions effectively.
  • You'll learn how to assess learners and give useful feedback.
  • You'll explore how to select and use resources to support learning.
  • You'll study strategies for managing learner behaviour in the classroom.
  • You'll look at how to support learners in developing employability skills.
  • You'll prepare for a personal tutor role, supporting individual learners.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Oaklands College St Albans Campus. Throughout the course, you'll be assessed informally during input sessions. Formal assessment uses a mix of written assignments and at least three observations of your teaching practice in your workplace. The four mandatory units are assessed through this combination of methods.

What you will need to bring

Core textbooks cost roughly £60 to £80, though you can also access them in the Learning Resource Centre on campus. Contact Oaklands College St Albans Campus before you start to confirm whether any specific equipment is needed for your course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult educator, teaching in further education or community settings
  • Vocational trainer, delivering work-based or skills training
  • Learning and development trainer, supporting staff training in organisations
  • Tutor, teaching adults in colleges or training providers
  • Personal tutor, guiding individual learners through their studies
  • Skills coach, working with post-16 learners on employability

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: the next step if you want to work toward Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, which requires at least a Level 5 Diploma.
  • PGCE in Post Compulsory Education: a university-based route for those wanting a higher-level teaching qualification.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET): useful if you want a shorter qualification to complement your practice.
  • Assessor qualifications (such as the Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence): for those moving into assessment roles.
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