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The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is a first stage qualification for those working or wishing to work as teachers or trainers in the Education and Training Sector.
In order to complete it you must have 30 hours of teaching, which can be in a paid or voluntary capacity.
It enables you to gain a fundamental understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in relation to legislation, equality and diversity, and meeting the needs of learners. It also addresses the use of assessment and the creation of inclusive learning resources.
The L4 Certificate consists of 6 units of study, the first of which is also part of the Award in Education and Training. These are:
Start Date
January 2026
4 hours per week, Wednesdays 16.30 – 20.30
Face-to-face delivery
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
You will need to demonstrate secure personal skills in English at Level 2 or above and have access to at least 30 hours of teaching practice in your subject specialism.
You are not required to complete the Award in Education and Training before taking this qualification, however, if you have done you will not need to complete the first unit of this qualification and there will be a consequent reduction in fees.
Applicants will require a face-to-face or online interview, as well as submission of a written task and a reference.
Progression
There is an option to progress onto the Certificate in Education/PGCE at Calderdale College at levels 5, 6 or 7 depending on qualifications, or in some cases you may be able to APEL onto Year 2 of the Certificate in Education/PGCE at Calderdale College via a short ‘bridging’ award (University of Huddersfield).
Career Opportunities
Education Administrator, Teacher, Careers Advisor, School Counsellor.
Assessment Methods
All units are assessed through assignments, teaching practice with three observations and specialist subject projects.
Course Fees
Total Course Fee – 1,620.00
Course Fee without Module 1 – 1,417.00
Student Loan available – 1,417.00
The Learner is required to pay the 203.00 (No Remission allowed) Top-Up Fee along with the Registration Fee (Bursary Available subject to Learner Circumstances)
Career Opportunities
MGL in Further Education and Higher Education
£21,500 – £31,000
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
If you’re still not sure, don’t worry, just speak to a member of our advice and guidance team who will advise you.
Term Dates
Spring Term
6th Jan 2025 – 14th Feb 2025
24th Feb 2025 – 4th Apr 2025
Summer Term
22nd Apr 2025 – 23rd May 2025
2nd June 2025 – 27th June 2025
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom
