Free Level 4 Education and Training Course in Stoke-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration25 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 4 Education and Training Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus on evenings, so you can fit study around your existing work.

The course covers teaching theory and practice for the post-16 sector. You'll explore lesson planning, assessment methods, and how to support learners in further education, adult learning, and work-based training environments. To enrol, you'll need literacy and numeracy at Level 2 and access to at least 30 hours of teaching or training practice. The course runs over 25 weeks, part-time.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Education and Training at Level 4.

Who this course is for

The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who are currently teaching or training, or who have access to teaching practice. This course is ideal for those working in the post-16 education sector, including further education, adult and community learning, work-based learning, and training environments.

The course provides a solid foundation in teaching theory and practice, helping you to develop the knowledge, skill

Entry requirements

To enrol on the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, you will need to meet the following entry criteria:

Literacy and Numeracy: You should possess literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4 or above) to engage fully with the course content and complete written assignments.

Teaching Practice: You must have access to a minimum of 30 hours of teaching or training practice, which must be evidenced by a signed letter from your employer or placement provider

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher or trainer in the post-16 sector.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for adult learners.
  • You'll develop skills in assessing and giving feedback to learners.
  • You'll study theories of learning and how to apply them in the classroom.
  • You'll practise managing a learning environment and responding to learner needs.
  • You'll build skills in reflective practice to improve your own teaching.

How you will learn

You'll attend evening classes at Cauldon Campus. Learning combines taught sessions with practical teaching experience in your own workplace or placement. Assessment is through written assignments and a portfolio of evidence from your teaching practice. You must complete and evidence a minimum of 30 hours of observed teaching or training.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a teaching or training placement where you can complete at least 30 hours of practice. A signed letter from your employer or placement provider confirming this access is required at enrolment. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm what else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Further Education Tutor, teaches a subject specialism in a college or adult learning setting.
  • Adult Educator, delivers learning programmes for adults in community or workplace settings.
  • Trainer, designs and delivers training for staff in a business or organisation.
  • Tutor, supports learners one-to-one or in small groups in a specialist subject.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, the next step for those who want to teach in further education as a fully qualified teacher.
  • Assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a CAVA Award, useful if you move into assessing vocational learners.
  • A subject-specialist degree or postgraduate study, relevant if you want to teach at a higher level or move into higher education.

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