Oxfordian College is pleased to offer the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching, awarded by TQUK. This qualification has been developed to provide learners with the modern skills and knowledge necessary for those currently working or aspiring to work as teachers in the further education (FE) sector. Designed to meet the latest occupational standards, it replaces the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
This qualification covers a broad range of roles within the diverse FE environment, supporting educators across colleges, adult education, offender education, work-based learning, and independent training organizations. Learners will be equipped with subject-specific teaching expertise, enabling them to address educational challenges through tailored pedagogy and integrate subject knowledge into effective teaching strategies.
Additionally, the qualification ensures learners develop digital competence, meeting a baseline standard in educational technology, and fostering adaptability in response to the ever-evolving landscape of teaching and learning technology.
Entry requirements
Learners must meet the following minimum criteria:
- 19 years of age and above
- Qualified and/or experienced in their area of specialism
- Able to demonstrate an ability to study at level 5
- Do not have a criminal background which prevents them from working as a teacher with young people or vulnerable adults. There may be a requirement by the employer for learners to be checked by the disclosure and barring service. The learner is responsible for seeking advice from their employer regarding this.
- Achievement of a minimum of level 2 in both maths and English prior to starting the qualification
- Suitable level of digital competency to ensure they can meet the requirements of the qualification.
Progression
Learners may progress into employment as a teacher within the further education and skills sector.
Learners may also wish to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) Status following successful achievement of this qualification. Successful learners could also choose to progress to higher education programmes in a related field.
Modules / Programme of Study
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching course is comprised of nine mandatory core modules (120 Credits).
Module One: Teaching in the Further Education and Skills sector
Module Two: Embedding your subject within your teaching role
Module Three: Nurturing learner dynamics
Module Four: Developing effective teaching and learning strategies
Module Five: Fostering inclusive learning through resources
Module Six: Embracing digital and online technologies
Module Seven: Excelling when assessing learning
Module Eight: Succeeding with professional pedagogical practices
Module Nine: Evaluating and improving professional practice
Teaching Practice
This qualification requires 250 hours on placement, 150 teaching hours with age 14+ (a minimum of 100 hours should be in your specialist subject) and 100 hours in other duties e.g. meetings / CPD / observing others (20 of these hours should be at a second location).
Teaching practice should include a minimum of 20 hours of live remote teaching and a minimum of 80 hours of in-person teaching.
There will be 10 formal teaching practice observations. Each observation must be a minimum of 45 minutes and conducted by your tutor and/or subject specialist/pastoral support mentor. Up to two observations can be via a live remote delivery.
Two mentors from your placement will be needed to support you: a subject specialist mentor and a pastoral support mentor.
Assessment
A 30-minute professional discussion covering any aspect of professional practice.
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