Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Course Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is ideal for people who are already working in education or have significant experience in the field and want to earn a formal qualification. This 120-credit course is accredited by Qualifi, an organization recognized by Ofqual, ensuring it meets high standards.

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a comprehensive program designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching in the further education and training sector. Through 9 focused units, you will explore essential areas such as teaching theories, inclusive practice, assessment methods, curriculum development, and professional values. You will also learn how to manage resources, evaluate learner programs, conduct action research, and develop effective teaching strategies in a variety of learning environments. This qualification prepares you for a career in education, equipping you to teach across diverse settings, from schools to vocational training centres.

What you'll learn

Understanding and applying theories, principles, and models in education and training (e.g., learning, communication, assessment, curriculum development, and evaluation).
Using these theories to improve personal teaching practice.
Managing teaching, learning, and assessment processes, including roles, responsibilities, and relationships in the educational environment.
Using initial and diagnostic assessments to set individual learning goals with learners.
Planning and delivering inclusive teaching, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
Creating and maintaining an inclusive teaching and learning environment.
Understanding professionalism in education, including the impact of external stakeholders, accountability, and contributing to quality improvement and assurance in education organizations.

Entry Requirements

This course is ideal for individuals aged 18 and over. Applicants should ideally have completed a Level 4 qualification in education.
If you are a non-native speaker of English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0, CEFR level B2, or equivalent.

However, if you do not meet this requirement, relevant work experience may also qualify you for admission. For more details, contact our team at enquiries@londonglobalcollege.co.uk or +44 7555586775.

Units

Gain a comprehensive understanding of key theories, principles, and models that underpin education and training. Learn how they apply to learning, communication, assessment, and curriculum development, while using reflective practices to improve your own teaching.

Develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge for teaching and assessment. Explore setting learner goals, planning and delivering inclusive lessons, creating a supportive environment, and evaluating your own teaching through research and reflection.

Build on foundational skills in a specialist subject area, applying advanced teaching and assessment techniques. Investigate best practices and learn how to integrate communication, behavioural management, and reflective methods into your approach.

Examine professionalism in education, including ethical values, policies, external influences, and organizational structures. Understand how to contribute to continuous improvement and uphold quality standards in teaching environments.

Learn to conduct action research aimed at improving your own teaching practices. Discover how to design, implement, and evaluate research projects, then apply findings to make evidence-based improvements in real educational settings.

Develop the ability to assess the effectiveness of educational programmes using structured evaluation techniques. Use this data to refine content, delivery methods, and outcomes to better meet learner needs.

Focus on creating, managing, and delivering effective learning resources tailored to your area of expertise. Learn to ensure accessibility and legal compliance, while reflecting on how resource use impacts learner outcomes.

Deepen your understanding of inclusive education practices. Explore legislation, equality, and strategies for building supportive learning environments, while continuously improving your own inclusivity in teaching.

Learn strategies for leading group-based learning sessions. Cover behaviour management, learner motivation, and engagement techniques to facilitate collaboration and support diverse learning needs.

Assessment

The course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to start at any time and study at your own pace. Each unit includes 40 hours of guided online learning, supplemented by an additional 30-50 hours of optional materials, such as recommended exercises, readings, digital resources, and self-assessment tasks.

To complete the course, you will need to submit 7 online assignments per unit, each ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 words.

Throughout this Business Management course, you will have access to one-on-one tutor support, webinars, social learning forums, and additional resources designed to help you successfully complete your diploma.

Grading Criteria

The assessment grades will be Pass, Merit or Distinction:

Pass: 40 – 59
Merit: 60 – 69
Distinction: 70 and above

Practical Learning and Workplace Application

The assessments are designed to help you apply management concepts in real-world workplace settings, enhancing your readiness for professional roles.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the course, you must pass all units by meeting the required assessment criteria. All assessment evidence undergoes internal evaluation and external verification to ensure quality standards are maintained.

Further Study Opportunities

Upon completing this course, you can enrol in the second year of undergraduate programs in education.
Alternatively, you can teach in the post-16 tertiary education sector, including colleges and community schools. For those seeking to teach in state schools, this qualification can lead to membership with the Society for Education and Training (SET).