The NOCN Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is a nationally recognized qualification designed for individuals who are already working in education or training, or those seeking to take on more advanced teaching responsibilities. Building on the foundation of the Level 3 Award, this certificate provides a deeper understanding of teaching methodologies, educational theories, and assessment practices, preparing educators to meet the diverse needs of learners in a variety of contexts.

Throughout the course, participants explore key areas such as curriculum design, advanced assessment strategies, and effective classroom management. By engaging with these topics, learners develop the skills needed to create inclusive, engaging, and impactful learning environments. The qualification emphasizes practical application, ensuring that educators can translate theory into effective practice in real teaching situations.

Completing the NOCN Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training enhances professional credibility and opens pathways to career progression. Whether you are aiming to strengthen your current role or pursue new opportunities in the education sector, this qualification equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills required to deliver high‑quality learning experiences and achieve your professional goals.

Applicants for the NOCN Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training should meet the following entry criteria to ensure they have the appropriate knowledge and experience to succeed at this level:

NOCN Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training program consist of 360 TQT (Total Qualification time) and 36 Credits.

• Action learning to support development of subject specific pedagogyM/503/537615Level 5
• Action researchT/503/538015Level 5
• Analysing English language for literacy and language teachingJ/503/48503Level 3
• Assess occupational competence in the work environmentH/601/53146Level 3
• Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understandingF/601/53196Level 3
• Assessing Learners in Education and TrainingF/505/01256Level 4
• Assessment and support for the recognition of prior learning through the accreditation of learning outcomesF/505/01876Level 3
• Delivering Education and TrainingM/505/01226Level 4
• Delivering Employability SkillsM/505/10896Level 4
• Develop and prepare resources for learning and developmentA/502/95476Level 4
• Develop learning and development programmesM/502/95456Level 4
• Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist areaH/505/109015Level 5
• Effective partnership working in the learning and teaching contextY/503/531015Level 4
• Engage learners in the learning and development processF/502/95516Level 3
• Engage with employers to develop and support learning provisionY/502/95556Level 3
• Engage with employers to facilitate workforce developmentD/502/95566Level 4
• Equality and diversityY/503/57896Level 4
• Evaluating learning programmesK/505/10913Level 4
• Identify individual learning and development needsK/502/95443Level 3
• Identify the learning needs of organisations
• Inclusive practice
• Internally assure the quality of assessment
• Manage learning and development in groups
• Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training
• Preparing for the coaching role
• Preparing for the mentoring role
• Preparing for the personal tutoring role
• Principles and practice of lipreading teaching
• Reading skills for literacy and language teaching
• Speaking and listening skills for literacy and language teaching
• Specialist delivery techniques and activities
• Teaching in a specialist area
• Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment
• Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment
• Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
• Understanding the principles and practices of externally assuring the quality of assessment
• Understanding the principles and practices of internally assuring the quality of assessment
• Using mathematics: academic subjects
• Using mathematics: personal and public life
• Using mathematics: professional and vocational contexts
• Using resources for education and training
• Working with the 14-19 age range in education and training
• Writing skills for literacy and language teaching