Qualification 

TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) V10U  

Occupational Profile  

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:

  • Planning and developing schemes of work
  • Delivering learning sessions
  • Developing teaching and learning strategies
  • Assessment practices

Course Overview and Structure

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.

Mandatory units include:

  • Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
  • Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
  • Theories, principles and models in education and training
  • Wider professional practice in education and training”

Progression & Professional Alignment

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: ESOL
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy and Functional English
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English: Literacy, ESOL and Functional English
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics: Numeracy and Functional Mathematics
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Disabled Learners.

Entry Requirements

Learners must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Reading and communication skills should be adequate to meet the requirements of the training.
  • Do not have a criminal background which prevents them working, with young people or vulnerable adults, as a teacher.
  • Hold a relevant qualification at a level above that of their learners; ideally at least Level 3 in their area of specialism
  • Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT.

Duration

  • 360 Guided Learning hours
  • These hours are made up of all contact time, guidance, or supervision of a learner by a lecturer, supervisor, tutor, trainer or other appropriate provider of education or training