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Education and Training Level 5 Diploma (Formerly DTLLS) – part-time

The Level 5 Diploma in Education (DET) is a qualification for those who want to teach in the Post Compulsory Education (PCE) sector. Candidates will have career aspirations to teach in Further Education (F.E), Higher Education (H.E) or Adult and Community Learning (A.C.L). The qualification leads to QTLS (Qualified Teacher in Learning and Skills) which is the main requirement to teach in the PCE Sector. QTLS is given for those wanting to teach learners aged over 14 years of age and is awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF formerly the IfL). This is different to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which is for those wishing to teach in schools.

As a Level 5 teaching qualification the course content is exactly the same as a CertEd/PGCE in Lifelong Learning and carries the same value and credit with regulators, employers and the education and training sectors. Once you have completed the DET this will enable you to gain QTLS – Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status with the ETF, the professional body for the PCE sector.
The DET course is run over two academic years and learners will be able to become qualified PCE teachers at the end of the course.

The course can be studied either in-service, or pre-service. Placements can be arranged within the Bedford College Group to meet the 100hrs course requirement. The course provides a significant amount of vocational experience throughout the course which ensures that learners are well prepared to apply for teaching jobs once completed.

The course leads to QTLS. QTLS can now be transferred to QTS and this could be a route for teachers wanting to teach in Secondary Education (Schools).

CURRICULUM

There will be 1 class on a weekday evening a week on this course. The course will be over 2 years part-time.

This course will enable you to take a practical and analytical approach to all the aspects of training and education, right from planning and designing learning through to teaching, assessing and supporting learners. You will also cover the theories and principles of education and training and be given the opportunity to embed these in your own teaching and practice.

During the DET course you will have the opportunity to:
• carry our research into education and training
• investigate policies and professionalism in the education and training sectors
• research your own role and potential as a teacher/trainer
• contribute to quality improvement within your own organisation
• help develop quality assurance within your own teaching practice
• demonstrate theories and principles of inclusive teaching and learning in professional practice.

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) not only gives you expertise and the chance to investigate the theories and current practice of education, but also gives you the opportunity to demonstrate that you can transfer the findings of your research and investigation into your own teaching practice.

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) gives you a minimum of 120 credits and is recognised by Ofqual.

The course content includes four main units.
• Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
• Develop teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
• Theories, principles and models in education and training
• Wider professional practice and development in education and training

You will then complete a minimum of two optional units to finalise your work and gain the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. You will be taught and guided by our team of expert teacher-trainers who are all lifelong educationalists and dedicated to delivering you a valuable qualification in education and training.

Units are assessed by a mixture of: Assignments, Presentations, Microteaching and Observed Teaching Practice.

The course can be studied either in-service, or pre-service. Placements can be arranged within the Minhaj College group to meet the 100hrs course requirement. Placements can be arranged for candidates that are not already in a teaching position. This will be discussed during the interview.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To enrol on the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) course you will need to have:

  •  You will need to amass at least 100 hours of logged teaching during the course (your tutor will visit during the course to observe you teaching for at least eight of these hours).
  • Placements can be arranged if candidates do not have access to their own teaching practice.
  • At least a Level 3 qualification/s in your subject area.
  • Maths, Literacy and IT skills in order to complete the research and investigations needed for the theory part of the qualification. It is recommended that you have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent, although where formal qualifications are missing an action plan can be put in place to achieve the required level by the end of the course.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Where does this Lead

On successful completion you will be qualified to practice as a Teacher, or Trainer in the Lifelong Learning and F.E, H.E and ACL sector. Professional Formation for Teachers and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning and FE Sector (QTLS/ATLS). QTLS can now be transferred to QTS and this could be a route for teachers wanting to teach in Secondary Education (Schools).

 

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Mark Haddock
Head of Academics