The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a teaching qualification that includes a teaching/training practice requirement. It is an ‘in service’ qualification designed for those working or wishing to work as teachers/trainers in England. All learners must have access to 100 hours of teaching and there must be a minimum of eight observations of practice, totaling a minimum of eight hours.
The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification is to give the learner the underpinning knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to confirm occupational competence. This includes the planning and delivering of schemes of work and sessions, negotiation of individual goals, different teaching and learning strategies, communication issues, and exploring a range of assessment practices. Additionally, optional units are available allowing the learner to explore areas directly relevant to their own teaching role.
Equivalencies:
The Education Training Foundation has approved the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for accreditation. Learners successfully completing this qualification will be eligible to progress to the status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). This is conferred through a separate and subsequent process called professional formation and is administered by the Society for Education and Training (SET), which is the professional body for those working as teachers and trainers in the sector. The Diploma in Education and Training Management can be studied online at We Do Courses.
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification is equivalent to the Certificate of Education (CertEd). It is also a good alternative to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education. This Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training will enable you to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
Delivery Methods
We Do Courses provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners. This includes blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in-class learning.
Learners are able to:
- Access all course materials, including online modules and written assignments.
- Gain teacher support.
- Access the WDC online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal).
- Acquire assignments briefing.
- Receive excellent quality study notes.
- Obtain assignment marking and feedback.
- Gain fully accredited UK courses.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).
- Gain full support until the completion of the course.
Duration
The program is available in 2 duration modes:
- 12 Months
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Ofqual Awarding Body (OTHM).
Course Delivery
The learner can select one mode of study:
- Online
- Blended Learning
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification, learners must:
- Hold a relevant vocational and/or academic qualification of at least the level above that of their learners and ideally a minimum Level 3 qualification in their own area of specialism.
- Have access to 100 teaching practice hours during which learners have full responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing specific areas of the institution’s provision.
- Learners must be 19 years old or older at the beginning of the course.
Module Structure
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 8 optional units, totaling 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 360. The maximum guided learning hours will be determined by the optional units selected.
To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits; 75 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units in Group A, plus a minimum of 45 credits from the optional units in Group B. A minimum of 61 credits must be at Level 5 (therefore a minimum of 6 optional credits must be achieved at level 5).
| Unit Ref. No. | Group A Mandatory Units: 75 credits | Level | Credit | GLH | TQT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/618/2799 | Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training | 4 | 20 | 65 | 200 |
| F/618/2800 | Theories, principles and models in education and training | 5 | 20 | 60 | 200 |
| J/618/2801 | Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training | 5 | 20 | 65 | 200 |
| L/618/2802 | Wider professional practice in education and training | 5 | 15 | 50 | 150 |
| Unit Ref. No. | Group B Optional Units: minimum 45 credits | Level | Credit | GLH | TQT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R/618/2803 | Develop and prepare resources for learning and development | 4 | 6 | 30 | 60 |
| T/618/2812 | Develop learning and development programmes | 4 | 6 | 30 | 60 |
| F/618/2814 | Equality and diversity | 4 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| L/618/2816 | Evaluating learning programmes | 4 | 3 | 15 | 30 |
| R/618/2817 | Identify the learning needs of organisations | 4 | 6 | 30 | 60 |
| Y/618/2818 | Manage learning and development in groups | 4 | 6 | 30 | 60 |
| D/618/2819 | Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment | 5 | 6 | 20 | 60 |
| R/618/2820 | Action research | 5 | 15 | 50 | 150 |
Progression
The Education Training Foundation has approved for accreditation the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Learners successfully completing this qualification will be eligible to progress to the status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). This is conferred through a separate and subsequent process called professional formation and is administered by the Society for Education and Training (SET), which is the professional body for those working as teachers and trainers in the sector. The diploma also allows learners to continue their study towards a relevant Degree top-up programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment and observation submissions.
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No Exams
Sample certificate
