Diploma in Education and Training Level 5

Course Aims

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) programmes are the recognised teaching qualification for the post-16 sector. You can become a post-16 teacher in England without a teaching qualification, but it’s a definite advantage to have one, as many employers expect them.

The aim of the diploma is to give you the tools to become a successful teacher in the real world. That means the core knowledge, understanding and skills needed to work efficiently as a teacher in virtually any setting. Of course, you get unlimited tutor support.

The perfect introduction to teaching and training for a range of trainee teachers. Whether you’re totally new to teaching, an assessor looking to teach, or a teacher looking to progress in their role, this course is all you need.

Course Content

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training 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.

The course covers a number of topics over the two years including:

• Identifying and supporting individual student needs

• Learning theories

• Economic and political influences in the lifelong learning sector

• Curriculum design

• Behaviour management

• Reflective thinking

• Effective assessment

Assessment Method

• Assignments

• Portfolios of teaching evidence

• Observation of teaching & learning

Entry Requirements

• Competence in vocational and/or specialist subject at an appropriate level

• Confirmation of current vocational/specialist subject knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of workplace practice

• Reference to the Education and Training Foundations (2016) Minimum Core Guidance

• Access to 100 teaching practice hours

• A reasonable level of language, literacy and numeracy

• Candidates should be qualified/ experienced in the subject they intend to teach