Description
£600 £129
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Monthly instalment plans are available.
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Credits – 120
TQT – 1200
GLH – 400
Recommended Course Duration – Up to 24 Months
Option to fast-track in 40 Weeks is available.
Overview
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) is a comprehensive qualification designed for individuals aspiring to teach in the post-16 sector. This sector includes FE colleges, independent training providers, adult community learning centres, offender learning settings, and even training roles within large organisations. This course equips you with essential skills in curriculum design, effective teaching methodologies, and learner assessment strategies through their demonstration in practical settings.
This course is developed while following the the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standard according to the National Occupational Standard (NOS) for the Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) role. The major component of this course is real-world teaching practice, helping you to build your confidence and competence in the classroom. The successful completion of this course will give you opportunity to fulfil the qualification requirements for QTLS eligibility, opening the door to professional teacher status in UK. This Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) is Ofqual-regulated course and is delivered 100% online.
Course Units
To complete this course, you are required to complete seven units. The details of these units are as follows;
- Unit 1: Teaching My Subject
- Understand curriculum design, subject-specific pedagogy, threshold concepts, and prerequisite knowledge for learner success
- Develop subject expertise, embed English and maths, and offer tailored progression advice aligned with trends and sustainability
- Unit 2: Learners and Learning
- Understand learner diversity, support needs, safeguarding, and how to assess and respond to English and maths abilities
- Apply learning theories and strategies to foster independence, inclusion, and high aspirations in learners
- Unit 3: Teachers and Teaching
- Understand the role of effective teachers, collaboration, and how to apply curriculum thinking in planning and delivery
- Develop engaging resources and manage classroom environments across face-to-face and digital settings, embedding core skills
- Unit 4: Professional Practice
- Plan and deliver effective lessons, assessments, and learner support while addressing professional responsibilities and occupational standards
- Understand CPD, funding, policies, and the wider Further Education context influencing your specialist teaching area
- Unit 5: Effective Digital and Online Pedagogies
- Build personal digital capability and use educational technologies to support effective pedagogy
- Plan and manage engaging digital and online teaching tailored to modern learning environments
- Unit 6: Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area
- Understand how to develop inclusive and legally compliant resources, and how to organise and facilitate access to them
- Evaluate and improve own practice in creating and using subject-specific learning resources
- Unit 7: Action Research
- Understand and conduct action research using appropriate methods and present findings effectively
- Evaluate your own practice through action research to improve teaching and learning outcomes
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Entry Requirements
The following are the entry requirements to enrol in this course:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.
- You must be able to demonstrate an ability to study at a level 5 and above course.
- You should be well-qualified or experienced in your chosen subject.
- You should be able to demonstrate occupational competence.
- You must have a suitable level of digital competency to meet the qualification requirements.
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Average Completion Timeframe
The completion time for this Level 5 DiT varies from 40 weeks to 104 weeks, depending on the dedication and the learner’s commitment towards the course.
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Practical Requirements
Following are the practical requirements to successfully achieve the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills):
- You must carry out a minimum of 250 placement hours in a Further Education setting at two different locations.
- You must have 150 placement hours, involved in teaching practice (100 hours dedicated to subject-specific teaching).
- You must have support from two mentors during your placement, a subject-specialist and a local pastoral mentor.
- You must undergo 10 formal observations (8 in-person, 2 remote) throughout the work placement. Each observation must be at least 45 minutes long, conducted by the provider tutor, subject specialist or placement mentor.
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Assessment
The assessment for Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) is done through the demonstratation of competence in both theoretical knowledge and professional practice. A comprehensive portfolio of evidence of teaching practice and demonstrating the occupational standards will be assessed through completion and evidence of all required practice hours in line with placement requirements. A final professional discussion of a 30-minute oral examination will be conducted in person by two qualified assessors focusing on professional practice. All these assessment methods are to ensure your competence to achieve the qualification and progress toward professional status such as QTLS.
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Progression
Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) will qualify you to teach in the post-16 and adult learning sector. This course provides you the opportunity to fulfil the eligibility requirements for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Education and Training Foundation. Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status offers you a pathway to gain professional recognition to take teaching roles across further education and skills training sectors.
Additionally, it provides a pathway to higher education opportunities such as:
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Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 610/5281/4
Focus Awards is a recognised Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring all qualifications meet rigorous quality and assessment standards.
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Monthly Instalment
Standard
£319
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£60
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking. -
Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£360
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£40
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£390
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Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
24 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£20
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working day -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
Standard
£367
- £91.71 /Month
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No. of instalments
4 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£60
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 3 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2 working days -
Suitable for
Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking. -
Not suitable if
You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.
Fast Track
£404
- £100.88 /Month
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No. of instalments
4 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
6 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£40
-
Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working days -
Suitable for
Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback -
Not suitable if
You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.
Flexi
£440
- £73.37 /Month
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No. of instalments
6 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 4 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
24 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£20
-
Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 1-2 Working Days*
*Average time taken for assessment feedback is 1.5 working day -
Suitable for
Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration. -
Not suitable if
You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Level 5 DiT and PGCE?
Level 5 DiT qualifies to teach in the further education sector, while PGCE is for teaching in schools.
Can I teach in schools with DiT qualification?
No, DiT course qualifies you to teach in FE and vocational settings. You need QTS for school teaching.
What is a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching equivalent to?
Level 5 DiT is equivalent to the second year of a Bachelor’s degree programme and a Higher National Diploma (HND).
What is the difference between DiT and DET?
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) (DiT) is an updated course that replaced the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET). DiT is designed to align with Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standard.
What is QTLS?
QTLS is a Professional Status recognised in the Education sector, which is gained after successfully completing a six-month period of Professional Formation and maintained through membership to the Society for Education and Training.
Will recorded sessions count toward the formal observations for DiT?
No, only live observations conducted in person or via live remote delivery can be counted toward the formal observations required for DiT.
Is it mandatory to have more than one teaching placement during the course?
Yes, you must gain experience in a minimum of two different teaching locations to ensure a broad and varied teaching practice.
How many hours are required for the second placement?
The second placement must be at least 20 hours, though these hours are not required to be teaching hours. They can be used for other aspects of professional practice.
Does the second placement have to be at a different provider?
Ideally, yes. The second placement should be at a different provider. However, if this is not possible, the requirement can be met by:
- Teaching a different subject area with the same provider
- Teaching in a different venue or campus with the same provider
Do I need a mentor during my placement during DiT?
Yes, you must have two mentors:
- A subject-specialist mentor to guide you in your teaching subject
- A local pastoral mentor to support your general development
Both mentors must support you for at least 30 minutes per week and is expected to work with the provider on ongoing trainee progress reports.
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