This qualification helps to develop practical teaching skills and, through the optional units, prepares teachers to work in a wide range of contexts. It requires observation and assessment of practice.
To be awarded the NCFE Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits: 75 from the mandatory units and a minimum of 45 from the optional units. At least 61 credits must be at or above Level 5.
This qualification consists of 4 mandatory units and 35 optional units:
Mandatory units:
Unit 01 Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (20 credits)
Unit 02 Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (20 credits)
Unit 03 Theories, principles and models in education and training (20 credits)
Unit 04 Wider professional practice and development in education and training (15 credits)
This could also be undertaken by individuals who are not currently teaching and training but who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualification; individuals who are currently teaching and training (including those who have just begun teaching and training) who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualification; individuals currently working as Assessors who wish to achieve a teaching qualification
Learners should be aged 19 or over to undertake the qualification
Learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits to gain this qualification.
All units are internally assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence using different range of assessment methods such as Observation, Questioning, Professional Discussion, RPL, Product of Work etc.
Learners can usually complete the qualification within 18 months.
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to: Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Part-time
£3499
Upon completion, learners can enter either work as a Trainer or Tutor in a Training Centre or a Higher Education College.