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This qualification will soon replace the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
Don’t miss your chance to enrol on the current Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
Last Date: 31 August 2024
Projected Price
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) qualification is designed for learners who work and aspire to work in the further education sector. This qualification equips learners with the knowledge and skills to teach, refine and enhance their teaching abilities in the post-16 Further Education and Skills sector.
This nationally recognised DiT in FE and Skills qualification is developed under the Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standards and regulated by Ofqual. It provides learners with contemporary and comprehensive knowledge, digital competencies (including technology integration in teaching) and opportunities to acquire practical and technical skills in their specialist area.
RAs of 1 September, the Diploma in Education and Training (DET) and related qualifications have been replaced by the DiT in FE and Skills, providing learners with a new pathway to attain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.This level 5 DiT course is delivered 100% online, making it easier for learners to gain the necessary skills and knowledge.
This Level 5 DiT (FE and Skills) is perfect for individuals looking to pursue their career in Further Education (FE) & Higher Education (HE) sectors, adult and community education centres, offender education including police, fire services and paramedics, work-based learning providers, the third/voluntary sector and independent training organisations.
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching FE and Skills is designed to be completed entirely online, allowing learners to progress at their best suitable pace. This qualification takes up to 18 months, depending on the learner’s previous experience and dedication to the course. This Level 5 DiT (FE and Skills) course is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) whereby all learners will be provided online tutor support to successfully complete their course.
All units in this DiT (FE and Skills) course are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. This process aligns with the Education and Training Foundation’s framework for teaching in further education.Â
Learners will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence consisting of written assignments along with the evidence of the 250 hours of work placement log, a record of a minimum of 10 observations (60 minutes each) and work samples.
Finally, learners will participate in a final assessment involving a 30-minute professional discussion about any aspect of professional practice conducted with two qualified teachers/assessors, one from Britannia School of Academics and one from their placement.
A learner must:
Successful completion of this teaching qualification will allow learners to secure placement within the lifelong learning and FE and Skills sectors. This qualification makes them eligible for progression to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS).
Learners can proceed to undertake the following vocational qualifications:
*Teaching Activities
Total 150 hours are dedicated to teaching practice to learners aged 14+ preferably in an FE setting out of which:
i. 100 hours for the specialist subject area
ii. 50 hours for the subject area other than the specialisation
*Non-Teaching Activities
The remaining 100 hours of the non-teaching practice must be dedicated to completing professional activities such as:
The minimum number of observations required throughout the duration of your course is 10 (of 45 minutes each) in which your practice will span small groups and large groups with learners aged 14+ and include all aspects of planning, delivering and assessment of learning. These observations are required to be signed off by your tutor or placement mentors. Out of these 10 observations, two observations can be live remote delivery and one session can be observed by the mentor remotely. However, recorded sessions will not be considered as formal observations.
Learners need to have support from two mentors at their placement. The mentors are required to guide and support you throughout the qualification and liaise with the assessor/course tutor.
First Mentor: Should be a subject specialist, equipped with all the required expertise to help teach in a specific subject area. They must be able to support you for at least 30 minutes per week.
It is important that all records are kept by you of both mentor meetings, showing dates and basic details of discussion/support provided.
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
Level 5 DiT Qualification is ideal for learners who intend to teach and train in the FE and skills sector including adult and communication education, FE colleges, offender education, work-based learning providers, third or voluntary sector and independent training organisations.
Though there is no specific time to complete the course, depending on the learner’s dedication, it can take 18 or more months to complete.
Furthermore, the recommended guided learning hours by course framework are 430 and the total qualification time (TQT) is 1200 hours.
Yes, the course aligns with the Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standard, approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and Ofqual.
Our courses are OFQUAL-approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called ‘NCFE’. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. Visit this link for confirmation of their status:
https://find-a-qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/organisations/RN5156
A minimum of 150 teaching hours needs to be logged for Level 5 DiT (FE and Skills) qualification.
A total of 10 observations are required, most of which should involve teaching a group of at least 10 learners. Observations evaluate the trainee’s teaching skills and offer feedback to help them improve.
Learners must conduct teaching observations for a minimum of 45 minutes. They can make up to two observations through live remote delivery, and another session can also be observed remotely.
This should not be a problem; you can work on the theoretical part of the course until you find placements. If you still cannot find any, you can opt for our work placement offer. We can facilitate both primary and secondary placements to ensure you meet the course’s practical requirements.
By enrolling in an online teaching course, you can progress and attain a qualification at the pace that suits you best. Another benefit is that it saves you from additional costs associated with physical classes.
You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, including a written assignment, a teaching practice log of 150 hours at two locations, 10 observations (45 minutes each), and work samples. The course requires 250 hours of practice and 100 hours in the subject area, culminating in a 30-minute professional discussion with two qualified teachers/assessors.
To be eligible for this course, you must be aged 19 or above, demonstrate an ability to study at level 5 or above and have achieved level 2 in both Literacy and Numeracy.Â
Yes, the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) remains valid and is part of the Education & Training suite, along with the Award and Certificate. You can find more details in the updated ET qualification specification document.
Yes, the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) makes you eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
This diploma is the recognised pathway to obtaining QTLS. You can visit the SET website for updated QTLS eligibility requirements.
The CET can count as prior learning for completing the L5 DiT. However, it cannot be used to replace L5 DiT.
Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!
This qualification will soon replace the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
Don’t miss your chance to enrol on the current Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
Last Date: 31 August 2024
£3000 £1,199
Projected Price
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) qualification is designed for learners who work and aspire to work in the further education sector. This qualification equips learners with the knowledge and skills to teach, refine and enhance their teaching abilities in the post-16 Further Education and Skills sector.
This nationally recognised DiT in FE and Skills qualification is developed under the Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standards and regulated by Ofqual. It provides learners with contemporary and comprehensive knowledge, digital competencies (including technology integration in teaching) and opportunities to acquire practical and technical skills in their specialist area.
RAs of 1 September, the Diploma in Education and Training (DET) and related qualifications have been replaced by the DiT in FE and Skills, providing learners with a new pathway to attain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.This level 5 DiT course is delivered 100% online, making it easier for learners to gain the necessary skills and knowledge.
This Level 5 DiT (FE and Skills) is perfect for individuals looking to pursue their career in Further Education (FE) & Higher Education (HE) sectors, adult and community education centres, offender education including police, fire services and paramedics, work-based learning providers, the third/voluntary sector and independent training organisations.
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching FE and Skills is designed to be completed entirely online, allowing learners to progress at their best suitable pace. This qualification takes up to 18 months, depending on the learner’s previous experience and dedication to the course. This Level 5 DiT (FE and Skills) course is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) whereby all learners will be provided online tutor support to successfully complete their course.
All units in this DiT (FE and Skills) course are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. This process aligns with the Education and Training Foundation’s framework for teaching in further education.Â
Learners will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence consisting of written assignments along with the evidence of the 250 hours of work placement log, a record of a minimum of 10 observations (60 minutes each) and work samples.
Finally, learners will participate in a final assessment involving a 30-minute professional discussion about any aspect of professional practice conducted with two qualified teachers/assessors, one from Britannia School of Academics and one from their placement.
A learner must:
Successful completion of this teaching qualification will allow learners to secure placement within the lifelong learning and FE and Skills sectors. This qualification makes them eligible for progression to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS).
Learners can proceed to undertake the following vocational qualifications:
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For the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills), the minimum required placement hours are 250 which are to be divided as such:
*Teaching Activities
Total 150 hours are dedicated to teaching practice to learners aged 14+ preferably in an FE setting out of which:
i. 100 hours for the specialist subject area
ii. 50 hours for the subject area other than the specialisation
*Non-Teaching Activities
The remaining 100 hours of the non-teaching practice must be dedicated to completing professional activities such as:
The minimum number of observations required throughout the duration of your course is 10 (of 45 minutes each) in which your practice will span small groups and large groups with learners aged 14+ and include all aspects of planning, delivering and assessment of learning. These observations are required to be signed off by your tutor or placement mentors. Out of these 10 observations, two observations can be live remote delivery and one session can be observed by the mentor remotely. However, recorded sessions will not be considered as formal observations.
Learners need to have support from two mentors at their placement. The mentors are required to guide and support you throughout the qualification and liaise with the assessor/course tutor.
First Mentor: Should be a subject specialist, equipped with all the required expertise to help teach in a specific subject area. They must be able to support you for at least 30 minutes per week.
It is important that all records are kept by you of both mentor meetings, showing dates and basic details of discussion/support provided.
To increase your exposure and provide you with the experience of teaching in diverse environments, Diploma in Teaching qualification requires you to teach in two different teaching locations, with at least 20 placement hours dedicated to activities in the second location.
However, if you work with an institute/provider that runs a good variety of different classes, you can choose to complete the practical requirement of second location at the same institute in a different department or subject area.
Learners will have a complete knowledge of:
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You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
Who is this course for?
Level 5 DiT Qualification is ideal for learners who intend to teach and train in the FE and skills sector including adult and communication education, FE colleges, offender education, work-based learning providers, third or voluntary sector and independent training organisations.
What is the time frame to complete the course?
Though there is no specific time to complete the course, depending on the learner’s dedication, it can take 18 or more months to complete.
Furthermore, the recommended guided learning hours by course framework are 430 and the total qualification time (TQT) is 1200 hours.
Is this course approved by any recognised awarding organisation?
Yes, the course aligns with the Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standard, approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and Ofqual.
Our courses are OFQUAL-approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called ‘NCFE’. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. Visit this link for confirmation of their status:
https://find-a-qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/organisations/RN5156
How many teaching hours need to be logged?
A minimum of 150 teaching hours needs to be logged for Level 5 DiT (FE and Skills) qualification.
How many teaching observations are required to complete this course?
A total of 10 observations are required, most of which should involve teaching a group of at least 10 learners. Observations evaluate the trainee’s teaching skills and offer feedback to help them improve.
How long should each teaching observation be?
Learners must conduct teaching observations for a minimum of 45 minutes. They can make up to two observations through live remote delivery, and another session can also be observed remotely.
I am currently not at work, so I cannot arrange for a teaching observation. What should I do?
This should not be a problem; you can work on the theoretical part of the course until you find placements. If you still cannot find any, you can opt for our work placement offer. We can facilitate both primary and secondary placements to ensure you meet the course’s practical requirements.
What are the benefits of undertaking a teaching course online?
By enrolling in an online teaching course, you can progress and attain a qualification at the pace that suits you best. Another benefit is that it saves you from additional costs associated with physical classes.
Do I have to take an exam?
You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, including a written assignment, a teaching practice log of 150 hours at two locations, 10 observations (45 minutes each), and work samples. The course requires 250 hours of practice and 100 hours in the subject area, culminating in a 30-minute professional discussion with two qualified teachers/assessors.
Am I eligible for this course?
To be eligible for this course, you must be aged 19 or above, demonstrate an ability to study at level 5 or above and have achieved level 2 in both Literacy and Numeracy.Â
Will the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training be recognised once the L5 DiT is launched?
Yes, the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) remains valid and is part of the Education & Training suite, along with the Award and Certificate. You can find more details in the updated ET qualification specification document.
Can I apply for QTLS status with a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills)?
Yes, the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) makes you eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
This diploma is the recognised pathway to obtaining QTLS. You can visit the SET website for updated QTLS eligibility requirements.
If I have L4 CET, can RPL be applied on L5 DiT?
The CET can count as prior learning for completing the L5 DiT. However, it cannot be used to replace L5 DiT.
What if I still have any questions?
Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!
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