Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills)

The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) is the new qualification replacing the former Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training which ceases on 31st August 2024. It is designed for individuals working or aspiring to work in the Further Education and Skills (FES) sector, teaching students who are 16 years of age or over. Developed in collaboration with employer representatives and stakeholders, this diploma equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as a teacher in today’s context. All our courses are taught by professional lecturers, who have extensive experience of teaching in the sector. You will be provided with an academic tutor and subject specialist tutor throughout your course. Our higher-level courses are awarded by TQUK.

Ofqual accredited: Internationally recognised qualification: on successful completion of this course, you will be a qualified Further Education Teacher and able to teach in any FE/ Sixth Form college.
Career Advancement: You can enhance your teaching credentials and open doors to new opportunities. Successful completion of the L5 Diploma allows trainees, if they wish, to progress to Professional Formation; a process that will enable QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills). QTLS is a badge of professionalism formally recognised as equivalent to QTS and allows teaching in further education colleges (14-16).

• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
• Literacy levels suitable for reading and interpreting written tasks, and for writing coherently at a level 5 standard.
• A vocational qualification at minimum level 3.
• At least 150 hours dedicated to teaching practice* over the two years**
• Minimum age at entry 19+.

* For the purposes of the Diploma, ‘teaching’ is defined as full group teaching. We define a group as 5 students or more. The trainee must be leading the group in terms of writing schemes of work/ designing CPD, lesson planning and performing a range of assessments.

**Please note this is a 2-year programme part -time so teaching/training hours should be arranged to cover both years of study of the qualification.

Flexible Learning: Includes a balance of face-to-face and remote teaching experiences.

Core study modules
This qualification includes units such as:
• Knowing my learners
• Professional Practice
• Assessment practices
• Managing Behaviour
• Effective Digital and Online Pedagogies

Assessment
• All modules require satisfactory completion through appropriate assessment.
• Completion of practice hours and 10 observations over 2 years.
• Portfolio of evidence, including written assessments, professional discussions and presentations.
• Cross-reference matrix demonstrating alignment with occupational standards.
• 30-minute oral discussion on professional practice.
• Final judgment based on meeting Occupational Standards.