Overview

The Level 5 qualification a combination of the Level 4 Diploma in Education and Training and Level 5 units that give learners the opportunity to progress in specific subject areas. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of learning and assessment, behaviour management, learning and communication, concepts of lifelong learning, resources planning and management, leadership and continued professional development.

Learners who do not complete the Extended Level 5 Diploma may be awarded the Level 4 qualification if they complete all Level 4 units.

Entry requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate. The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over. It is envisaged that learners entering the Level 4 Diploma will have a Level 3 qualification. Learners entering the Level 5 Diploma will have a Level 4 qualification. In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

• Fundamentals of Education and Training
• Design of Education and Training Resources
• Engaging Learners
• Developing a Work Plan
• Programme Evaluation in Education and Training
• Professional Development and Reflective Practice
• Applied Theories and Principles of Education and Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Resource Management in Education
• Developing and Evaluating Operational Work Plans
• Principles of Educational Leadership and Management
• Reflective Practice and Professional Development

Learning Outcomes

The overall learning outcomes for the qualification covers the knowledge and skills required by teachers/trainers in the further education and training skills sector:

• theories, principles and models in education and training, such as in relation to learning, communication, assessment, curriculum development and evaluation, and how to apply them to own practice.
• teaching, learning and assessment in education and training, such as roles, responsibilities and relationships, using initial and diagnostic assessment to agree individual learning goals with learners, planning and delivering inclusive teaching, creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment and assessing learning.
• understanding professionalism and the influence of professional values in education and training, the policy context of education and training, the impact of accountability to stakeholders and external bodies on education and training, the organisational context of education and training and how to contribute to the quality improvement and quality assurance arrangements of an organisation.