Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Course Description:

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is designed for experienced practitioners or those aspiring to progress into a full teaching role within the post-16 education and training sector. This qualification focuses on deepening the professional knowledge, practical teaching skills, and reflective practices of individuals delivering education in colleges, training providers, community learning, and work-based learning settings.

Learners will explore advanced principles and models of learning, teaching and assessment, as well as curriculum design, inclusive teaching, and the role of theory in educational practice. The course emphasises wider professional responsibilities, including accountability, quality improvement, and effective behaviour management in diverse educational environments. It also incorporates research-led practice through action research, enabling learners to develop solutions to real-world teaching challenges.

Completion of this diploma supports progression to higher education pathways or advanced roles in education and training. It equips learners with a robust set of pedagogical and strategic skills essential for improving learner outcomes and contributing to institutional success.

Core Units:

Unit 1: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training

This unit explores the full teaching cycle, from planning and delivering inclusive teaching and learning to assessing and evaluating outcomes. Learners will engage with key theories and practices to support effective and reflective teaching strategies.

Unit 2: Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training

This unit enables learners to critically apply theories, principles and models of learning, communication, assessment and curriculum development within their own area of specialism.

Unit 3: Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training

Focusing on advanced practice, learners will deepen their skills in curriculum planning, inclusive delivery, assessment strategies and continuous improvement through reflection and evaluation.

Unit 4: Wider Professional Practice in Education and Training

This unit examines professional values, policies, accountability to stakeholders, and organisational quality assurance. Learners will understand the broader context that shapes teaching and learning practices.

Unit 5: Develop and Prepare Resources for Learning and Development

Learners will design and evaluate resources that enhance learning outcomes, ensuring accessibility, relevance, and inclusivity across varied learner needs.

Unit 6: Develop Learning and Development Programmes

This unit supports the design, implementation, and review of comprehensive learning programmes aligned to learners’ needs and organisational goals.

Unit 7: Equality and Diversity

Learners will explore the legal, theoretical and practical aspects of promoting equality and diversity in education. The unit emphasises inclusive practice and evaluation for continuous improvement.

Unit 8: Understanding and Managing Behaviours in a Learning Environment

This unit examines behavioural theories and strategies to manage learner behaviour effectively, fostering a supportive and purposeful learning environment.

Unit 9: Action Research

Focusing on inquiry-based professional development, this unit enables learners to conduct an action research project addressing real-world issues in education to enhance their practice and learner outcomes.