Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DTLLS)

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) is for trainee teachers looking to achieve full teacher status in the post 16 teaching sector. 

It is a traditional teacher training qualification, encouraging learners to reflect on their current teaching practice and develop their teaching skills. 

About this course

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (previously DTLLS) provides teacher status in the post 16 and adult teaching sector. 
The course consists of seven units:

• Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training

• Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training 

• Theories, principles and models in education and training

• Wider professional practice in education and training

• Action Research

• Developing, using and organising resources within a specialist area

• Inclusive Practice

Learners must produce a portfolio of evidence that is a combination of written assessments and practical teaching evidence. They must log 100 hours of teaching practice, including eight lesson observations.

Why this course?

The Level 5 Diploma is designed for those with teaching experience, looking to gain full teacher status in the post 16 sector. 
This could be:

• college lecturers 

• teachers in sixth form schools

• advanced trainers in the private training industry

• experienced educators in the public or voluntary sectors

Many learners also apply for QTLS upon successful completion of this course, giving them parity and teacher status in secondary education.