Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - DTLLS

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.

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a requirement to complete an application for qualified teacher status in the adult sector - QTLS.

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The TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual.
It prepares trainee teachers to teach in a wide range of contexts and requires observation and

assessment of practice. Teaching practice is a requirement of the qualification.

Qualification Purpose

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

  A range of optional units are available, including some units from the Learning and Development suite. These units require practice to be assessed.

  Learners must be willing to undertake an initial assessment of their skills in English, mathematics and ICT, record their development needs and follow an action plan.

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

• The qualification is suitable for learners of 19 years of age and above.

Individuals are not required to have achieved a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training before undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. However, some individuals may already have completed one or both of these qualifications.

There is a requirement to have at least 100 hours of teaching practice in the adult sector. This will enable you to complete the assignments in this course and relate theory to practice in your own sector.

You will be assessed 8 times delivering learning to at least 5 individuals. We normally complete this through expert witness testimony - another teacher in your workplace who observes you and provides written observation evidence for us to assess.

The level 5 Diploma in education and training is an essential requirement to gain qualified teacher status (QTLS).