Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training

About this qualification

The NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training develops practical teaching skills and, through

the optional units, prepares teachers to work in a wide range of contexts. It requires observation and

assessment of practice.

This qualification aims to meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, such as:

• individuals not currently in a teaching or training role

• individuals currently teaching and training (including those who have just begun teaching and

training)

• individuals currently working as Assessors who wish to achieve a qualification that provides an

introduction to teaching.

Qualification structure

To be awarded the NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, learners are required to

successfully complete five mandatory units and a minimum of one optional unit.

Learners must achieve a minimum of 36 credits: 21 from the mandatory units and a minimum of 15 from

the optional units. At least 21 credits must be at or above Level 4.

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training

Unit 02 Delivering education and training

Unit 03 Using resources for education and training

Unit 04 Assessing learners in education and training

Unit 05 Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training

Assessment 

The NCFE Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is a competence-based qualification which is internally assessed. 

Progression opportunities 

The objective of this qualification is to confirm occupational competence in a teaching role within the workplace and gain employment in the FE sector.