The TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is suitable for teachers, trainers and tutors working in further education, adult and community learning or work-based training within public, private, voluntary or community organisations. It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including: ï‚· Planning and developing schemes of work ï‚· Delivering learning sessions ï‚· Developing teaching and learning strategies ï‚· Assessment practices A range of optional units are available, including some units from the Learning and Development suite. These units require practice to be assessed. Learners must be willing to undertake an initial assessment of their skills in English, mathematics and ICT, record their development needs and follow an action plan.
On completion of this course students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full degree programme from a range of UK universities. Alternatively students can opt to study our Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and then go on to complete a MBA Top Up at a range of UK universities. Learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits from two unit groups. Learners must achieve a minimum of 61 credits at Level 5. Group A – 75 credits Group B – 45 credits There is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of practice. There are no specific entry requirements. There may be a requirement by the employer for learners to be checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service: https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-servicecheck/overview or if they intend to work with learners who are covered by these regulations (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)). It is the learner’s responsibility to seek advice from their employer regarding this. Learners must meet the following minimum criteria: ï‚· Reading and communication skills should be adequate to meet the requirements of the training. ï‚· Do not have a criminal background which prevents them working, with young people or vulnerable adults, as a teacher. ï‚· Hold a relevant qualification at a level above that of their learners; ideally at least Level 3 in their area of specialism ï‚· Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT Individuals are not required to have achieved a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training before undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. However, some individuals may already have completed one or both of these qualifications. Individuals who have completed the Level 3 Award in Education and Training and who are progressing directly to the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training cannot bring forward any credit or observed and assessed practice. Individuals who have completed the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: ï‚· who are progressing to an HEI-validated qualification at Level 5 or above may have their level 4 credit recognised in line with that higher education institution’s arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (RPL). Learners who are progressing to an AO-accredited Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training should have their prior achievement recognized. Notes: RPL will apply between the mandatory credit from the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and the Level 4 – unit Teaching, learning, and assessment in education and training from the Level 5 Diploma of Education and Training. Trainees should not be required to present further evidence other than that necessary to demonstrate that their prior learning is at Level 4. may use some of the evidence for practice, including observed and assessed practice, to meet the practice requirements for the Level 4 unit – Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training and towards the overall minimum practice requirements, including observed and assessed practice requirements, for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. The qualification is suitable for learners of 19 years of age and above. Successful learners can progress to other qualifications or start employment in teaching.