Level 5 Diploma in Education

Full-time teaching positions in schools, colleges and higher education. As well as, teaching aboard, Special Needs teaching and training positions.

Further study

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a teaching qualification designed for those that are teaching and those that wish to teach. On successful completion of this qualification candidates will take an analytical and practical approach to all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Furthermore, candidates will apply principles and theories in education and training to their teaching practice. Candidates will have a detailed understanding of how legislative polices and diversity influence the practices in the teaching sector. Candidates will also professionally develop, therefore improving the quality of their teaching and assessing in their work environment.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed through coursework units (see list below), work placement observations and a teaching portfolio documenting 100 hours of teaching practice, carried out throughout the duration of the course.

The units below make up the 120 credits that are required for the full qualification.

  • Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
  • Develop teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
  • Theories, principles and models in education and training
  • Wider professional practice and development in education and training
  • Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area
  • Understanding theories and frameworks for teaching disabled learners
  • Inclusive practice