Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

This Level 5 Diploma offers an opportunity for career development as places of further education and many other sector employers generally require this level of qualification or at least a commitment to gain this upon employment.

This teaching qualification covers most curriculum areas within further education. The qualification comprises a combination of mandatory and optional units

This qualification is designed for learners aged 19 and above. There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Teaching.

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression.

Applicants for the Diploma in Education and Teaching need to be qualified and or experienced in the subject which they intend to teach. Those intending to teach academic subjects would usually be expected to have a degree in their subject specialism. Those intending to teach in professional or vocational areas would usually be expected to have a professional or industry qualification and/or substantial experience of working in their respective sector.

There are no firm rules regarding prior qualifications in maths or English. It would be expected that applicants have sufficient personal skills to complete the academic and other requirements for the programme. Applicants will also need to be able to support their learners at the appropriate levels whilst delivering their subject specialism.

Applicants need to demonstrate the potential to study at minimum academic Level 5 – the same level of study as the second year of a degree course. There is also requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of teaching practice which must include working with groups and different practice requirements for each unit in this qualification

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training has 12 units in total. Learners must complete all mandatory units to achieve 75 credits and then choose a minimum of 45 credits from the optional units. A minimum of 61 credits must be achieved at level 5 and 100 hours of teaching practice.

Mandatory Units

• Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training
• Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
• Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
• Professional Practice in Education and Training

Optional Units

• Action Research
• Develop and Prepare Resources for Learning and Development
• Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area
• Equality and Diversity
• Inclusive Practice
• Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment
• Manage Learning and Development in Groups
• Understanding the Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment

At Zone School London, we are sincerely committed to providing the best available learning facility to the students for them to learn and succeed in their academic journey. As an online vocational training provider specialized in providing top- up courses from level 2 to 8, we are acquainted with the challenges that are going to hinder the path of online/ distance learners. We provide the learners with the best, the most apt and diverse range of study resources. These resources are designed to enhance the learning experience as well as to facilitate assignments and thereby ensure the availability of the necessary resources and materials to succeed in their course area

There are several online resources for students to learn and acquire knowledge from and these include E-learning platforms, course materials, video lectures, online databases, tutors, live support and other digital resources.

In addition our qualified professors will provide online classes for each module and learners have the opportunity to ask their doubts and queries anytime through our discussion forums to the tutors

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training enables learners to progress into teaching and training positions across schools, colleges, adult learning centres, and workplace training environments.

• Further Education Teaching – Work as a qualified teacher in colleges and training providers.

• Adult and Community Learning – Deliver training to adult learners in community or vocational settings.

• Workplace Training – Design and implement staff development and corporate training programmes.

• Educational Leadership – Take on roles in curriculum design, mentoring, or departmental management.

Level 6 qualification; University to complete an undergraduate degree; Or into employment in an associated profession.