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The qualification objective for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to teach or train in the post-compulsory education and training sector. Specifically, the course aims to:

1. Equip learners with the skills to plan and design effective teaching and learning activities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
2. Develop learners’ ability to deliver engaging and effective teaching and learning sessions, using a range of teaching methods and resources.
3. Enable learners to assess learners progress and provide constructive feedback to support their development.
4. Develop learners’ understanding of the principles of assessment and their ability to use a range of assessment methods effectively.

This qualification is suitable for individuals who are interested in teaching, training, education sector, which includes further education colleges, adult and community education, universities, and private training providers. It is also ideal for individuals who are currently working in the sector and would like to develop their skills and knowledge to progress their careers.

Age: Learners should be 19+ to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage: This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

The minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy: The minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT details the knowledge, understanding and personal skills in English, mathematics and ICT expected of all teachers in the sector. The minimum core document comprises three sections

• Language and literacy
• Numeracy
• Information and communication technology (ICT)

Evidence of Teaching Practice

There is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of practice and a requirement to evidence working with groups of learners to achieve this qualification. There must be a minimum of 8 observations totalling a minimum of 8 hours. This excludes any observed practice completed as part of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Any single observation must be a minimum of 30 minutes

• Introduction to the Course
• Study Materials
• Topic 01
• Topic 02
• Topic 03
• Topic 04
• Topic 05
• Topic 06
• Topic 07
• Topic 08
• Topic 09
• Topic 10
• Topic 11
• Topic 12
• Topic 13
• Topic 14
• Topic 15
• Topic 16
• Topic 17
• Mandatory Units
• Unit 01: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and
• Training
• Guidance to Achieving the Unit
• Assignment
• Unit 02: Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in
• Education and Training
• Guidance to Achieving the Unit
• Assignment
• Unit 03: Theories, Principles and Models in Education and
• Training
• Guidance to Achieving the Unit
• Assignment
• Unit 04: Wider Professional Practice and Development in
• Education and Training
• Guidance to Achieving the Unit
• Assignment
• Optional Units
• Unit 01: Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a
• Specialist Area
• Study Material
• Assignment
• Unit 02: Inclusive Practice
• Study Material
• Assignment
• Unit 03: Effective Partnership Working in the Learning and
• Teaching Context
• Study Material
• Assignment

Assessments will be taken through written assignments, observations and the submission of other work products by the learner. The learner can achieve the qualification after the portfolio (written assignments, observations and other work-product) are internally and externally quality-assured.

Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio includes:

• Assessor observation – completed observational checklists on related action plans
• Witness testimony
• Learner product
• Worksheets
• Assignments/projects/reports
• Record of oral and written questioning
• Learner and peer reports
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Total Qualification Time (TQT) includes Guided Learning Hours (GLH) as well as the estimated hours a learner spends on independent activities such as preparation, study, and assessment, under the guidance but not direct supervision of a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor. The credit value for this qualification is determined by TQT, with one credit equivalent to 10 hours of learning. 

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 728 hours.

Total Credit value 120.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification include all the time spent in contact with a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer, or other relevant education or training providers. This encompasses guidance, supervision, and any other forms of direct interaction between the learner and these educational professionals.

The guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 390.

The following qualifications are available to learners who want to advance from this one:

• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Disabled Learners
• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: ESOL
• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy
• Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics: Numeracy

This Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) Qualification will provide you with a world of possibilities, including the following:

• Lecturer / Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Coach or Trainer
• Teacher
• Primary School Teacher
• Secondary School Teacher
• Private Tutor
• Freelance Teacher/Trainer