VTCT Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
| VTCT Product Code: ET5D1 | Age Restriction: 19 |
| Qualification Number: 601/5350/7 | Units: 7 – 11 |
| Level: 5 | Minimum Credits: 120 |
The VTCT Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to teach, and develop a range of personal qualities and attributes required for teaching, assessing and supporting learners.
You will learn about wider professional practice, theories, principles and models in education as well as teaching, learning and assessment in education.
During your course you will also have the opportunity to choose from a range of optional units including action research, inclusive practice, teaching in a specialist area and preparing for the personal tutoring role.
This qualification is a nationally recognised qualification for those individuals who aspire to, or hold a teaching role with an extensive range of teaching or training responsibilities.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT REF | UNIT TITLE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
| UET11 | J/505/0837 | Wider Professional Practice and Development in Education and Training | 5 | 15 |
| UET3 | H/505/0912 | Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training | 4 | 20 |
| UET4 | R/505/0923 | Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training | 5 | 20 |
| UET6 | A/505/0818 | Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training | 5 | 20 |
Optional – From this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 3 comonenets and earn a minimum of 45 credits.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT REF | UNIT TITLE | LEVEL | CREDITS |
| UET12 | J/505/1096 | Teaching in a Specialist Area | 4 | 15 |
| UET13 | M/505/1089 | Delivering Employability Skills | 4 | 6 |
| UET14 | L/505/0189 | Preparing for the Mentoring Role | 4 | 3 |
| UET15 | H/505/1090 | Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area | 5 | 15 |
| UET16 | T/505/1093 | Preparing for the Personal Tutoring Role | 4 | 3 |
| UV41226 | L/503/5384 | Inclusive practice | 4 | 15 |
| UV51238 | T/503/5380 | Action research | 5 | 15 |
It is recommended that all those wishing to join this qualification programme should undertake an initial assessment of skills in English, mathematics and ICT. Development needs should be recorded and an action plan agreed. The aim is for learners to achieve Level 2 as a minimum.
1 – Age restriction: Minimum: 18
2 – A degree or a relevant vocational and/or academic qualification.
3 – Mature entry: Appropriate work experience
4 – APEL / APL: Students already in employment or with relevant previous experience
5 – English Language Competency: Minimum: CEFR B2 – PTE Academic = 51 (in all 4 skills) or IELTS = 5.5 (in all 4 skills)
6- A current DBS Check/Certificate – should not have a criminal background, which might prevent them from working as a teacher with young people or vulnerable adults.
Start Dates
Full Time: 23 September 2019 / 06 January 2020 / 14 April 2020 / 06 July 2020
Part Time: 23 September 2019 / 06 January 2020 / 14 April 2020 / 06 July 2020
Study Mode
Full Time / Part Time
Tuition Fee
per annum
Full Time: £6000.00
Part Time: £3000.00
Awarding Body
