Become aQualified Teacher
Initial Teacher Training Programmes
Further Education Teachers with Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status are now recognised as
qualified to teach in schools.
This will allow them to be appointed to permanent posts in State Maintained Schools in England or Wales and
they will be paid on the Qualified Teachers’ Pay Scale.
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is designed
for those already in a full teaching role or intending to enter the profession so they can achieve Qualified Teacher Status
(QTS).
The qualification is appropriate for teachers, tutors, and
trainers who may be working within a School, Academy,
Sixth Form College or in the Independent Sector/Free
Schools or an FE College, Adult & Community Learning
Centre, Learning Provider and for those delivering work
based training e.g. within voluntary, community & private &
public organisations.
Initial Teacher Training Programmes
The aim of the diploma is to provide candidates in full
teaching role with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills
needed to effectively fulfil their teaching role and to claim Qualified Teacher
Status (QTS).
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a
teaching qualification which extends into investigation
and research into current practice, theories and models
relating to education and training. Throughout the
programme, candidates will demonstrate their ability
to transfer the findings of their research into their own
practice.
THE COURSE HAS THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS ARE:
Learning and Development
Units
Specialist knowledge Units
‘Specialist Pathway’
Diploma
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Assessor/IV/EV Qualifications
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Level 4 Understanding the principles and practices of externally assuring the quality of assessment
Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE UNITS
Literacy Numeracy ESOL Literacy and ESOL Disabled Learners
‘SPECIALIST PATHWAY’ DIPLOMA
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics: Numeracy
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: ESOL
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy and ESOL
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Disabled Learners
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
The aim of the diploma is to provide candidates
in full teaching role with the underpinning
knowledge, understanding and skills needed
to effectively fulfil their teaching role and to
claim Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is for Pre-
service or In-service Teachers, and is aimed at
candidates who:
are deemed to be in a Full Teaching role or
would like or require a full Level 5 qualification allowing them to
Teach or
are seeking career progression within their area of work and
have access to a minimum 100 teaching practice hours
(whether pre -service or in -service)
teach on both a one-to-one and group basis for a variety of
learners, across a range of levels.
HOW WE DELIVER
OUR TRAINING You are allocated a mentor who will support you throughout the course and be available to answer any questions. The course is delivered through face to face and also coursework consisting of reading, questions, assignments and activities. Each module is covering a different aspect of the course and includes activities. At the end of each unit there are specified assignments to complete, which are marked and internally moderated. You will also need to keep a Reflective Amount / Log of 100 hours teaching, 8 of which will be observed in your workplace. There is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours teaching/training practice and a minimum of eight teaching/training practice observations
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact:
Peter Langley
Head Tutor on