Course summary

This course is for prospective teachers wishing to pursue a career in Further Education (working with students aged 14 and over) – or alternatively, be in an FE teaching role and wishing to gain a full teaching qualification. This Diploma qualification is recognised as equivalent to the Certificate of Education qualifications in the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). Learners who have achieved the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training can progress to further studies in education. Learners who achieve the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training and who are progressing to higher education accredited qualifications at Level 6 or above can have their Level 5 credit recognised in line with the higher education institution's arrangements for the recognition of prior learning. The qualification can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers and trainers, including:

• individuals who are not currently teaching and training but who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements of the qualification

• individuals who are currently teaching and training, including those who have just begun teaching and training and who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualification

• individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a teaching qualification and who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice, of the qualification.

• Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training.

• Theories, principles and models in education and training

• Wider Professional Practice

• Action Research

• Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training

• Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area.

• Inclusive Practice