• Access Duration:  1 Year
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level:  Level 4
• Qualification Number: 610/3647/X
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 600
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1200
• Credits: 120

• Use a range of training and educational settings, including analytical and evaluative teaching methods.
• Use your analytical and practical skills to learn how to teach, learn, and train people in a variety of settings.
• Reflect on your own learning and professional development and build your interpersonal and transferable skills.
• Develop your critical thinking, self-reflection, and intelligence in ways useful for teaching.
• Understand the roles, responsibilities, and professional relationships of people in education and training.
• Make good plans for learning to be able to meet the needs of all kinds of students.
• Confidently and effectively deliver education and training sessions.
• Use the correct assessment methods to monitor learners’ progress and achievement.
• Make teaching and learning go well by using the right learning resources and materials.

Advance Your Teaching and Training Career

The Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training is the perfect course for those looking to enhance their teaching skills and progress their career in education or training. This qualification will give you the confidence and professional skills to be a good teacher, whether you are already helping learners or delivering training in higher education, adult learning, or the workplace.

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring teachers and trainers
• Current teachers and trainers seeking career progression
• Trainee teachers entering the education and training sector
• Further education tutors and lecturers
• Adult and community education practitioners
• Work-based learning trainers
• Vocational and industry trainers
• Independent training organisation staff
• Third sector and voluntary-sector trainers
• Offender education practitioners
• Assessors seeking to develop teaching and training skills
• Professionals qualified or experienced in a subject area who want to teach it

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Learners are generally expected to hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• South London College will review each application to ensure the learner is able to successfully complete the course and meet the demands of the qualification.
• A good level of English is required to understand course materials and complete assignments. Our team will assess this during the application process and provide guidance if additional support is needed.
• International qualifications may be reviewed to ensure they are suitable for entry to UK higher-level study.
• Applicants may be asked to provide supporting references, ideally including at least one academic reference.

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (9 Months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (4 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time. We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months.This Level 4 Diploma requires approximately 600 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no formal exams.
• Each unit is assessed through structured assignments that cover the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
• In addition to written assignments, learners compile a portfolio showing that they have achieved the required knowledge and skills.
• Assignments often require learners to apply theory to real educational or organisational scenarios.
• All assignments are marked by South London College.
• QUALIFI externally moderates the assessments to ensure standards are maintained before certificates are issued.

Mentor Guidance and Support

Our experienced mentors will guide and support you throughout the assessment process. You can reach them via email.

You will learn the principles and practices that make teaching and learning effective in a structured and academic way through the Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training. The programme will introduce you to key aspects of teaching, including lesson planning, maintaining student engagement, utilising a variety of assessment techniques, and providing equitable access to learning.

Next Steps for a Potential Academic Progression Pathway

• Step 01: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)
• Step 02: BA (Hons) Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Professional Practice
• Step 03: Postgraduate Certificate in Education International

Alternative Pathways

• Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Early Learning and Childcare
• Level 4 Diploma in Special Needs Education

The Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training is designed for people who want to develop their skills in teaching and training and progress their careers in education.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue as you gain experience and complete this qualification, along with approximate UK salaries. (Source: Glassdoor UK)

• Education Lecturers – £38,000
• Workplace or Vocational Trainers – £35,000
• Learning and Development Specialists – £33,000
• Training Coordinators – £31,000
• Teaching or Training Support Officers – £30,000

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet rigorous national standards, giving you confidence that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high-quality and widely accepted by employers and universities.