Advanced Practitioner in Schools & Colleges - Level 4 Certificate (September 2025 Start)

This Level 4 qualification aims to provide professional development opportunities for practitioners working in the school and college workforce. This qualification will embrace the wealth of experience, proven knowledge and skills of the learner in a teaching and learning environment. It will challenge the learner in both daily practice and theoretical understanding.

Learners must be at least 18 years old and employed in a suitable role within a school or college. Previous Level 3 study is a clear advantage but wealth of experience, knowledge and understanding working in schools or colleges is a requirement for this CPD qualification.

NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges.

Learners may progress within the workforce in the following job roles and responsibilities:

• Higher Level Practitioner/Teaching Assistant
• Internal progression at a higher level, including those with management responsibilities
• Leadership

Learners will acquire and use skills of leadership, mentoring, coaching and reflection as they complete the qualification through work-based learning opportunities. As part of the programme you will cover 5 mandatory units that include:

• Enabling individuals to learn
• How to support children and young people to improve their mental health and well-being.
• Working with others to support individuals with additional needs and disability in a school or college.
• Working with families and other professionals in a school or college setting.
• Implementing change in school or college setting.

Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be equipped as an Advanced Practitioner. The Advanced Practitioner will use crucial leadership skills to mentor others across all roles and responsibilities in the school or college workforce.

Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above or equivalent.

You will be assessed and taught by our lecturers who have over 20 years’ experience within the Education and Early Years sector. Our lecturers have a strong understanding, experience and knowledge of working within schools or colleges.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include:

• Direct observation within the workplace
• Written assignments and professional discussion

During your monthly blended learning sessions you will have the support of a full tutorial programme to ensure you are supported and have a clear understanding of your progress.

The course is eligible for an adult learning loan to cover the course fee. Talk to us about how you apply.

This is a work-based qualification. Learners must be over 18 years of age and employed in a school or college setting. They must already hold a Level 3 in a related topic to complete this qualification. Maths and English at grade 4 or above or equivalent qualification.

To apply for this course, you will need to submit an application form directly to our University Centre. You can find out more about this process and download a copy of the application form by visiting our How to Apply page, or you can request a copy of the application form directly from the Yeovil College University Centre team via 01935 845454 or university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk.

If you have any questions, or want to know more about this course, please get in touch! You can contact us via email (university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk), phone (01935 845454), or come along to one of our Open Events.