Southwark College
Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training

London, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

Diploma

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About: Part-time, two-year Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training at Southwark College, one evening per week. It develops teaching skills for further education, adult learning and 14–19 units, including prison education. Entry: Level 3 or relevant experience, secured subject mentor, effective written English and initial assessment; degree required for PGCE. You’ll complete 120 hours teaching practice, build an online portfolio of observations, and there’s no final exam.

Career Outcomes: Roles also include further education teacher, training officer or adult tutor. QTLS registration supports progression to qualified teacher status, increased responsibility, promotion or permanent roles in colleges and private training organisations.

Course Details

Venue: Southwark
Day/Eve: Evening
Mode: Part-Time
Duration: 2 Years
Start Date: 04/10/2021
End Date: 30/06/2023

This is a part-time, two-year, in-service course, delivered one evening per week. This course is designed to develop you as a professional teacher/trainer by broadening and enhancing your professional knowledge and understanding, and practice.

Entry Requirements

Subject &/or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above (or evidence of extensive industrial experience).
Evidence of Degree - to complete the PGCE route.
Minimum of 120 hours of teaching practice
A subject mentor secured prior to starting the course.
Effective communication and a good command of written English.
Completion of the written initial assessment

Assessment Method

Candidates build an online portfolio of evidence which will include written assignments, presentations, peer observations, teaching observations and reflective logs etc. There is no final examination.

Aims of the course

To develop the knowledge, skills and understanding of teachers and trainers working in Further Education Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, 14 - 19 units in Schools and Academies, Private Training Organisations, Prison Education and the Public services (Police, Paramedics, Fire Service).

Progression Opportunities

Successful completion of this course can lead to increased responsibilities, further teaching opportunities, paid/permanent employment/promotion in this sector.

Professional accreditation: Post qualification you may apply and register for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).

Facilities

There will be a mix of delivery models used: classroom-based teaching, seminars, tutorial and workshops, independent research study and online learning. You will have access to our digital learning platform that will provide you with a range of materials and resources to support your learning whilst on this course. Individual tutorial support is available.