Many people who deliver training in workplaces don’t see themselves as ‘teachers’ but in effect, they are. Whether it’s induction sessions, health and safety briefings, mentoring new staff or upskilling your team, the ability to educate others is a core skill. That’s where the New Zealand Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching (Level 4) (ATT4) comes in. This qualification isn’t just for tertiary educators. It’s built for any workplace educator who wants to do more than present information.
At LearningWorks, we’ve designed ATT4 so that people in all kinds of roles e.g. H&S leads, team leaders, trainers, compliance officers, can build the confidence and capability to deliver learning that really sticks.
Why ‘Training’ Isn’t Enough. You Need ‘Teaching’ Skills
Organisations often mistake ‘training’ for ‘teaching’. Training might mean passing on procedures or rules. But effective teaching focuses on how adults learn, bringing in engagement, different learning styles, feedback, assessment and reflection.
When a workplace educator does just a slide deck or a lecture, many participants zone out, forget or fail to apply what they’ve been told. With adult learning techniques, you can guide people to internalise, practice and adopt new behaviours. That’s the difference between a session that’s ‘ticked off’ and one that changes practice.
How ATT4 Equips You for Real-World Workplace or Community Education
The ATT4 programme covers the full cycle of teaching: planning, delivery and evaluation. Always with adult learners in mind.
It helps you:
- Design with purpose: Set clear learning objectives that match what the workplace or community really needs.
- Adapt to learners: Adjust your delivery for different backgrounds, experiences and confidence levels.
- Facilitate, don’t just present: Ask powerful questions, manage group dynamics and build participation.
- Assess and give feedback: Create fair, practical assessments and feedback that drives improvement.
- Reflect and grow: Evaluate what’s working and refine future sessions for maximum impact.
These skills apply whether you run a five-minute safety induction, a multi-day onboarding programme or facilitate a form of information / education to a group of people.
Who in the Workplace Should Consider ATT4?
If your role involves:
- Running induction or orientation sessions for new staff
- Teaching or upskilling colleagues (e.g., systems training, compliance)
- Facilitating health & safety or regulatory training
- Mentoring, coaching, or onboarding
- Delivering community or adult education in your organisation
… then ATT4 can help you transform ‘telling’ into teaching, giving others a chance to learn, engage and apply.
Real Impact: From Information to Transformation
Imagine this scenario: You run safety training for new staff weekly and people nod along during the session, but many still make the same mistakes on the job. With the skills from ATT4, you might redesign your training to include mini-scenarios, participant reflection, peer role play and on-the-job practice. You follow up with assessments and feedback, and refine future sessions based on what’s working and what’s not. The result? Fewer mistakes, safer work practices and staff who feel more confident and involved.
If you want to hear more about real impact, check out our ATT4 learner stories.
What Makes LearningWorks’ ATT4 Special?
We might be biased, but here are some great reasons why it’s so special:
- Fully Funded (Fees Free) for eligible learners: gain a nationally recognised qualification with minimal financial barriers.
- Flexible delivery: online modules blended with minimal interactive workshops so you can learn while you work (part-time).
- Workplace-focused: you’ll apply learning directly to your real job context.
- Designed for NZ’s diverse workforce: culturally aware and practical for different learner needs.
Why It Matters
When your workplace educators know how to teach, training becomes more than a compliance task. It drives safety, productivity and confidence. Sessions become engaging and practical, not just slides and talking points. And your organisation gets a better return on every training dollar.
If you’re responsible for helping others learn, whether it’s H&S, induction, compliance, or upskilling, the NZ Certificate in Adult & Tertiary Teaching (Level 4) can help you do it better. Explore the ATT4 programme here.