Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) (Leads to QTLS)

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) (Leads to QTLS)

This Course at a Glance

• Become a Teacher without going to university
• Leads to QTLS status, a recognised equivalent of QTS
• Develops both theoretical and practical skills
• Complete this course within a year
• Study comfortably from home

About your Diploma

If you’re an aspiring Teacher, or you’re working in a teaching, training or tutoring role, you can cement your status as a teaching professional by studying this Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF). This qualification satisfies the QTLS eligibility criteria and so, upon completion, as long as you meet the remaining eligibility criteria, you could go on to apply for QTLS, if you choose to do so.

Get Teacher Status Without A Degree

Since 2012, any teaching and training professionals in the UK who are members of the Society for Education and Training (SET), and hold Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS), are recognised as equivalent to Teachers with QTS in schools.

Above all, you need a Level 5 Initial Teacher Training (ITE) qualification to obtain QTLS, which this Diploma in Education and Training provides.

Learn To Teach In A Variety Of Contexts

This advanced course meets the needs of all kinds of trainee Teachers and Trainers, as it covers a host of important topics including:

• Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training
• Wider Professional Practice in Education and Training
• Inclusive Practice
• Evaluating Learning Programmes, and more!

So, even if you don’t pursue QTLS status, you’ll still be able to teach your subject specialism through private training providers, further education colleges, higher education settings, workplaces and other sectors.

Getting Started

learndirect is the UK’s leading distance learning provider. This Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF), is a nationally recognised qualification that is awarded by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and regulated by Ofqual.

Get Job Ready Fast

This online course is designed to give those already working in education or training roles the opportunity to achieve a Level 5 qualification. The assessment methodologies include direct observation and assessment of your practical skills, so employers in the education sector know you’re fit for work in their institution.

Learn In Your Time

With no classes or timetables, you can complete your online learning as and when it suits you. So, there’s no need to sacrifice elements of your daily routine to study. What’s more, you’ll have professional tutors on hand to provide advice and guidance on the course content, as well as constructive feedback on your assignments.

Securing Your First Teaching Job

Graduates of the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF), which leads to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, will benefit from our partnership with the Education Placement Group (EPG), gaining access to expert recruitment support tailored to teaching professionals.

EPG works with trusted brands such as Teach in and e-Qualitas, helping graduates secure teaching roles across various educational institutions in the UK. With the Career Support Service, you'll be well-equipped to start or advance your teaching career confidently.

Modules

Unit 1: Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training (A/505/0818)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the application of theories, principles and models of learning in education and training
• Understand the application of theories, principles and models of communication in education and training
• Understand the application of theories, principles and models of assessment in education and training
• Understand the application of theories and models of curriculum development within own area of specialism
• Understand the application of theories and models of reflection and evaluation to reviewing own practice

Unit 2: Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training (R/505/0923)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to investigate practice in own area of specialism
• Be able to apply theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment to planning inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to apply theories of behaviour management to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment
• Be able to apply theories, principles and models of learning and communication to delivering inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to apply theories, models and principles of assessment to assessing learning in education and training
• Be able to implement expectations of the minimum core in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to apply theories and models of reflection and evaluation to the evaluation of own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning

Unit 3: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training (H/505/0912)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
• Be able to use initial and diagnostic assessment to agree individual learning goals with learners
• Be able to plan inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to create and maintain a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment
• Be able to deliver inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to assess learning in education and training
• Be able to implement expectations of the minimum core in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning
• Be able to evaluate own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning

Unit 4: Wider Professional Practice in Education and Training (J/505/0837)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand professionalism and the influence of professional values in education and training
• Understand the policy context of education and training
• Understand the impact of accountability to stakeholders and external bodies on education and training
• Understand the organisational context of education and training
• Be able to contribute to the quality improvement and quality assurance arrangements of an organisation

Unit 5: Action Research (T/503/5380)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the purpose and nature of action research
• Be able to initiate action research
• Understand ways of carrying out action research
• Be able to carry out action research
• Be able to present the outcomes of action research
• Be able to evaluate own practice in relation to action research

Unit 6: Inclusive Practice (L/503/5384)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand factors that influence learning
• Understand the impact of policy and regulatory frameworks on inclusive practice
• Understand roles and responsibilities relating to inclusive practice
• Understand how to create and maintain an inclusive learning environment
• Understand how to evaluate own inclusive practice

Unit 7: Understanding and Managing Behaviours in a Learning Environment (Y/505/1099)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand potential factors leading to behaviours that disrupt a learning environment
• Understand organisational policies relating to managing behaviours in a learning environment
• Be able to promote behaviours that contribute to a purposeful learning environment
• Be able to manage behaviours that disrupt a purposeful learning environment
• Be able to evaluate own practice in managing behaviours in a learning environment

Unit 8: Preparing for the Personal Tutoring Role (T/505/1093)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand own role and responsibilities in relation to the personal tutoring role
• Understand factors affecting learners’ approaches to learning
• Understand the use of personal tutoring in a specific context
• Understand how personal learning targets are created and monitored

Unit 9: Evaluating Learning Programmes (K/505/1091)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the principles and methods of evaluating learning programmes
• Be able to plan the evaluation of a learning programme
• Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of a learning programme

Unit 10: Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment (A/601/5321)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to plan the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Be able to internally evaluate the quality of assessment
• Be able to internally maintain and improve the quality of assessment
• Be able to manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment
• Be able to maintain legal and good practice requirements when internally monitoring and maintaining the quality of assessment

Entry Requirements

Learners are required to have English and Maths at Level 2, alongside a minimum level 3 qualification in the subject they are going to teach. Work experience with adult learners is required.

Minimum Age restriction

19+

Average completion timeframe

The average completion time for this course is 12 months.

Assessment requirements

Assessments will be carried out using various evaluation mediums such as, observation of practice, witness statements, reflections, case studies, placement log and written questions.

Placement or Practical required

Learners are required to work in adult vocational learning with 100 logged hours, of which 8 hours have been observed. This qualification does not provide the learner with the credentials required to teach in primary or secondary schools. Upon completion of this qualification, learners can apply for the professional formation of QTLS Status through the Society for Education and Training (SET).

If placement or practical required, when?

Holistic assessment, preferably throughout the course.

Is Membership Required?

 

No Membership

Certification Timeframe

6 weeks (4 weeks IQA 2 weeks EQA)

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

The qualification is assessed by a range of assessments that are designed to test your understanding and application of theory. As such, a portfolio of evidence will be required to demonstrate your practical skills, in addition to observations of your practice.

Learners will also need to have completed a minimum of 100 hours of practice and be able to evidence their ability to work with groups of learners.

Upon completion of this qualification, you will achieve either a pass or a fail. 

TQUK

On successful completion of the Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF), you will receive an Ofqual recognised qualification (Number: 601/2717/X). 

Established in 2013, Training Qualifications UK are one of the most forward-thinking and agile Awarding Organisations in the UK. They work closely with both employers and providers to ensure learners receive qualifications that have impact in the workplace and help learners succeed in all walks of life.

Upon successful completion of this Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) course, you will have developed and refine vital skills to work in the education and training sector.

These include:

• Planning and developing schemes of work
• Delivering learning sessions
• Developing teaching and learning strategies
• Assessment practices

As such, you’ll be qualified to teach and train others through jobs with private training providers, further education colleges, higher education settings, workplaces and other adult learning areas.

Further Qualifications and Prospects 

Should you wish to teach in schools, you can apply for QTLS status, which will enable you to work in state schools where you can teach younger learners.  

You can also add to your skillset as an educator by taking further courses that will help you improve the learner's experience.

You could study:

• Classroom Behaviour
• Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)