During this course, you will study a number of units that underpin your role
and responsibilities in becoming an outstanding practitioner of education and
training. We will help you recognise the key challenges of the sector, lead the
planning of your own improvement as a reflective practitioner, and develop a
professional approach to your role in ways that will engage and inspire your
learners or trainees.
The modules studied may include:
During this course, you will study a number of units that underpin your role
and responsibilities in becoming an outstanding practitioner of education and
training. We will help you recognise the key challenges of the sector, lead the
planning of your own improvement as a reflective practitioner, and develop a
professional approach to your role in ways that will engage and inspire your
learners or trainees.
The modules studied may include:
I have enjoyed the course very much and feel that I have benefited immensely from the knowledge gained. It has equipped me with the tools needed to become a more rounded teacher/facilitator to the young learners under my care at this influential time in their lives. Throughout the course I have received excellent support and guidance from my tutor which undoubtedly led to my successful completion of the Level 5 qualification.
A variety of interactive teaching and learning methods are used to engage all learners and provide a stimulating HE learning environment. For example, small and large group discussions, student-led seminars, peer-assessed micro-teaching, research tasks and one-to-one tutorials. Learning technologies are also used to offer innovation and creativity.
Modules will be assessed via teaching and learning observations, written reports; reflective journal entries, peer-assessed seminars and presentations, development of specialist subject resources and a professional teaching portfolio.
On completion, this qualification provides the opportunity to achieve QTLS in the FE & skills sector, career progression in a teaching or training role within your current organisation or teaching, lecturing or training positions in the Further Education and Skills sector.
Typically entrants will have:
Access to a minimum of 100 hours of
professional practice in the education or teaching sector. This should be in a
role that carries the full range of teaching, learning and assessment
responsibilities
English and maths qualifications at Level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade
4 or grade C or equivalent)
Access to regular mentor support in your
specialist area is desirable
A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your
specialist area
The relevant professional, industrial or commercial
experience will be considered if formal qualifications are not available or
relevant.
The course fee is £2670.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.