This Level 5 Teaching qualification is appropriate for learners who are, or would like to be, working as teachers in the Further Education and Skills sector. This can be for lecturers, trainers, tutors, vocational teachers, industry professionals wishing to gain recognised teaching awards and practical competence in teaching.

The course is also suitable for those wishing to make a transition within the education and training sector, and gain a better understanding of good teaching, learning, assessment and evaluation. Learners will examine theories and frameworks for education and research in education and gain practical experience in planning, carrying out and evaluating inclusive educational programs. Also, learners will gain knowledge about professionalism in education and training and the implications of this for the role of a qualified Further Education teacher.

The Level 5 Teaching Diploma might be suitable for learners who want to start or develop a career in the Further Education and Skills sector. This qualification is designed for those people who are currently teaching, training and/or tutoring, or who are seeking to enter education and training in an industry role.

In addition, this is a nationally recognised level 5 teaching qualification which will equip learners for a variety of teaching and training roles. Learners who achieve success can go on to work as Further Education Lecturers, Tutors, Trainers, Vocational Teachers, Assessors or Adult Education Teachers in colleges, training providers and community learning environments. Learners can also advance to specialist positions in curriculum development, quality assurance and/or educational leadership, or further specialise through awards like the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, and other appropriate education and training qualifications.

Yes. The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching FE and Skills requires you to have access to a genuine teaching placement within a Further Education and Skills setting. This is a mandatory requirement, as the qualification is based on real teaching practice and professional experience.

There are 10 formal teaching observations which are mandatory for all learners studying towards the Level 5 Teaching Diploma within a real Further Education teaching environment. In most observations, learners should teach a group of 10 or more learners. Each observation should be for at least 45 minutes and should aim to provide evidence of the trainee’s achievement of the occupational teaching standards. Early observations are mainly developmental and are used to provide feedback to enhance teaching practice and later observations are primarily formal assessment of competence.

Observations can be done by a provider tutor, subject specialist or placement mentor. A maximum of two observations can be made by live remote delivery and one more observation can be made remotely when appropriate feedback arrangements are in place. Reports of observations are a part of the learner’s portfolio and form part of the final professional discussion assessment.

Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the L5 DIT course online and gain your Level 5 teaching qualification alongside your teaching placement.

Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.