Certificate in Education and Training (CET)


Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET)

The Certificate is suitable for anyone who is currently in a teaching or training position (in-service). You don't need to have achieved the AET beforehand.

You must be able to teach for at least 30 hours, you will be observed for at least three hours during the course and you complete some assignments.

The Certificate is 36 credits, 21 credits are from mandatory units and 15 credits are from optional units.


There are five mandatory units:

  • Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training (3 credits, level 3)

  • Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training (3 credits, level 4)

  • Delivering education and training (6 credits, level 4)

  • Assessing learners in education and training (6 credits, level 4)

  • Using resources for education and training (3 credits, level 4)

The first mandatory unit of the Award is also the first mandatory unit of the Certificate. Optional units are available which you can choose to suit your job role. 

You will need to demonstrate the minimum core skills whilst working towards the Certificate.

The black book below has since been updated to become Principles and Practices of Teaching and Training.


Support for the qualification:


If you are working towards the Certificate qualification, the following guidance may help you to complete each of the mandatory units. As soon as you checkout, you will receive a download link.


Certificate unit one - Guidance for completing the unit (£2.50) (Ref PGU1C)

3 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.


Certificate unit two - Guidance for completing the unit (£2.50) (Ref PGU2C)

6 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Planning to meet the needs of learners in education and training.


Certificate unit three - Guidance for completing the unit (£2.50) (Ref PGU3C)

7 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the unit Delivering education and training.


Certificate unit four - Guidance for completing the unit (£2.50) (Ref PGU4C)

8 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the unit Assessing learners in education and training.


Certificate unit five - Guidance for completing the unit (£2.50) (Ref PGU5C)

5 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the unit Using resources for education and training.



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