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Teaching and Education NCFE Diploma Level 5
Level 5
19+
1 Year, Part Time
Stanmore College Main Site
The Teaching and Education NCFE Diploma Level 5 is ideal if you are currently teaching or you want to pursue a teaching role in the Further Skills & Education sector.
This qualification provides you with the knowledge to teach in a variety of settings, focusing primarily on practical experience to prepare you for the profession. You’ll explore essential topics such as understanding learners, professional teaching practices, and effective use of digital pedagogies.
This programme requires a minimum of 250 placement hours, with at least 150 hours of teaching practice. This can include class-based teaching your in subject area, remote delivery, and other activities such as planning, team meetings, and Certified Professional Development (CPD) training attendance.
You’ll gain experience in at least two teaching locations and complete a minimum of 10 assessed observations. To successful complete this qualification 120 credits are required. Mandatory units cover teaching methods, understanding learners, the role of teachers, professional practice, and digital pedagogy. Optional units allow you to tailor your learning and have options such as action research or specialist delivery techniques.
The programme is ideal if you’re starting a career in teaching or training, looking to progress in your current role, or have completed prior qualifications in this field. On this course you’ll develop the competence, confidence, and skills to teach a diverse range of learners effectively. The experience will prepare you for a rewarding career in education.
Additional Information
- Progression
You can progress to teaching opportunities including: further education colleges, adult and community education providers, offender education programmes, work-based learning providers, the third/voluntary sector, and independent training organisations.
You can progress to higher education to further enhance your teaching expertise.
You can also apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status typically required for teaching in schools for ages 5-11 or 11-18. (This is equivalent to but also distinct from Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)). - Entry Requirements
Level 3 Award in Education and Training, or, 6 months of relevant teaching experience.
Level 3 qualification in the subject you want to teach. - Units
120 credits (75 mandatory, and 45 optional).
Minimum of 61 credits must be at Level 5 or higher. - Assessment
Competence-based qualification.
Internally assessed through a portfolio of evidence.
Externally assessed for quality assurance of teaching practice in the workplace.
Complete minimum of 150 hours of teaching where you’ll take responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing learning. (This can be spread evenly throughout the course.)
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