Education and Training Diploma Level 5 (22/23)

This level 5 Diploma in Education and Training has been designed to take an practical approach to the application of the knowledge necessary to become a successful teacher in the Life-Long Learning sector. The course takes two years to complete and is a teaching qualification which has a teaching/training practice requirement. It is an 'in-service' qualification designed for those working or wishing to work as teachers/trainers in England. A minimum of 100 hours teaching over two years is required. The teaching must be in a full teacher role involving planning, teaching and assessing.

Candidates should be qualified/experienced in the subject they intend to teach, have access to 100 teaching practice hours and possess reasonable levels of language, literacy and numeracy.

The qualification will be assessed by a combination of assignments, a portfolio of teaching evidence and observation of teaching or training.

The aim of this course is to take an analytical and practical approach to all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Whilst doing this, candidates will embed theories and principles in education and training and demonstrate them in their practice. They will also carry out research into professionalism in education and training policies and consider their impact on their role and their accountability as a teacher/trainer.

None- all texts are available from the library or online.

It is a City and Guilds qualification.