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Overview
The Level 5 Diploma is a 2 year part time course (6 terms) which provides a practical approach to the application of knowledge necessary to become a successful teacher / trainer.
Sessions are held one afternoon per week: Tuesdays 14.00-18.00.
Course Content - What will I learn?
You will study a mixture of Level 4 and Level 5 units over the duration of the course with a total of 120 credits to achieve the qualification.
Mandatory Units:
Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training (20 credits)
Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training (20 credits)
Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training (20 Credits)
Wider Professional Practice and Development in Education and Training (15 Credits)
You will also study the following optional units:
Inclusive Practice (15 Credits)
Developing, Using, and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area (15 Credits)
Action Research (15 Credits)
Am I right for the course?
The Diploma is suitable for teachers / trainers in the further education and training skills sector, which includes FE colleges, adult and community learning environments, charity and voluntary sector organisations, offender learning and work-based learning providers.
See also the Entry Requirements.
Formal evidence will required of the following:
Aged 19 plus.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or 6 months experience of relevant teaching experience)
Level 3 qualification in the subject you would like to teach. Please provide evidence.
Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C or equivalent). Please provide evidence.
A minimum of 100 hours of teaching spread evenly over the duration of the course, where you are responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of learning. (Short courses or workshops are not appropriate). The college does not usually offer a placement service, but you may enquire. Otherwise, you will need to source an appropriate placement, which must be in place before the course starts. You may need to liaise with the Teacher Training team regarding its suitability.
You must be available to attend all classes in person as it is not a distance learning course. However, some delivery may be remote to give candidates experience of learning in an online context and the related digital learning skills.
Prior to being offered a place on the course you will be invited to attend an initial assessment of your English and Maths, which form part of the Minimum Core as defined by the Education and Training Foundation.
The course fee is £6000.
£3000 is payable at the beginning of year 1.
£3000 is payable at the beginning of year 2.
HE loans are available for this qualification.
You will be assessed through written and practical assignments. You must achieve a minimum of two grade 2s and no grade 4s in your unit 426, and the same from your observations attached to unit 501.
You will need to provide your own study and teaching resources.
There are recommended course books which are not included in the price of the course. These will cost in the region of £150 and will be recommended at interview.
You will be taught by an experienced team of tutors who have considerable experience of the further education and skills sector.
What Next?
To apply please apply online via the college website. Go to the Adult Learner/Teacher Training page.
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Fees
16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply to Full Time courses and fees subject to confirmation. Additional costs applicable to BHS courses.
For all two year courses fees shown above are per year.
Aged 19+ and planning to take a level 3 or above a different fee may apply. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan.
All HE courses (full and part time) are subject to tuition fees.
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Contact our Admissions team to find out more about student fees and how they might apply to you.
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