Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills) - Level 5

This Level 5 Diploma in Teaching benefits a wide range of learners and career positions in the education and training sectors.

• Further Education Teachers
• Learning and Development Specialists
• Curriculum Developers
• Education Consultants
• Training Managers
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teachers

This course prepares trainee teachers to teach in a wide range of contexts and requires observation and assessment of practice. Teaching practice is a requirement of the qualification.

It meets the needs of a range of teachers, including:

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

Candidates who successfully complete this qualification will take an analytical and practical approach to all aspects of planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Whilst doing this, candidates will embed theories and principles in education and training and demonstrate them in their practice.

You will need access to a PC with Internet connection or WIFI device which enables Microsoft Teams calling. You'll need to show commitment to attend face-to-face and/or online workshop sessions at regular interviews and to review progress (regular - being pre-arranged between teacher and student). You will need 20 hours within a second placement - to be discussed at interview.

The non-teaching practice hours should be spent completing professional activities, such as:

• Team meetings
• Planning
• Interviews
• Assessment meetings
• Observations
• CPD activities.

These activities provide the learners with experience of the wider role of a teacher on a day-to-day basis.

Academic reading will be required and APA 7th referencing will need to be used as part of all assignments. Average time commitment recommended for study is 17.5 hrs per week, this includes scheduled lesson content, assignments and academic reading. It is important to recognise that students learn at different paces, and, therefore, this figure for part-time learning should be used as a guide only.

In general, it requires 100 study hours per 10 credits. For part-time students, this equates to 600 hours per year, 1200 hours in total.

Unit based qualification made up of both mandatory and optional units. 120 credits must be achieved across the qualification. Optional units will be chosen to suit candidates' current working situation and will be discussed at Interview stage.

You will need:

• A current DBS check
• A full level 3 qualification in your chosen area
• Confirmation of a current teaching role with a minimum of 250 hours of practice, of which 150 hours should be teaching time throughout the duration of the two-year course
• Level 2 English and Maths
• Be aged 19+ at the commencement of the qualification
• A subject specialist mentor
• Suitable level of digital competency to ensure they can meet the requirements of the qualification

You will be invited to attend an interview before being offered a place on the course. This will comprise a written task and a one to one discussion with one of the teacher education team.

How long is this course?

18-24 months - part time

When does this course start?

07/01/2027

How many hours / days per week is this course?

You are required to attend a blend of online and in-person sessions from January 2027 on Thursdays 17:30 - 20:00. This course is delivered in a blended learning format. You will either be attending online workshops, studying remotely through sessions on Teams or by using our virtual learning environment, LEARN.

What can I do after this course at CWA?

Following the successful completion of this course; you would be a fully qualified teacher with the Further Education and Skills sector. You will be eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher of Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

Fee information

What qualification will I achieve?

Level 5 Diploma in Teaching

How is my course assessed?

This course is assessed through written assignments, observations, reflective journals, case studies, checklists, presentations, booklets, online assessments, a portfolio of evidence, professional discussions and general questioning.