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
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
New College Swindon is unable to accept applicants that require a student visa to study in the UK
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
You will also need Level 2 English and Maths or be willing to work towards level 2 by the completion of the course.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Other
You must be in a teaching role with a minimum of 50 hrs teaching per year, spread over the academic year.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No less than 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £2420 | Year 1 |
England | £2420 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2420 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2420 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2420 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
New College Swindon University Centre
New College Drive
Swindon
SN3 1AH
Clearing contact details
HE Admissions
01793491591
Additional information
Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm