Diploma in Education and Training

Pearson BTEC Level 5

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training prepares trainee teachers and trainers to succeed in various teaching environments. To earn the qualification, participants must complete a teaching practice component involving observation and performance assessment.

Programme Overview

The programme aims to provide comprehensive training for teachers in the lifelong learning sector. It is designed to prepare trainee teachers and trainers to teach in a wide range of contexts, including individuals who are new to teaching and training, are currently teaching or assessing and can meet the course requirements, including teaching practice which requires observation and assessment of performance.

The programme is taught through various teaching methods, including lectures, small group seminars and group work with peers. All programme elements have specific learning outcomes with content designed to help students achieve these outcomes. The programme is assessed through individual unit assessments (which may include essays, other written coursework, group work, presentations and or other methods).

Key Features

  • Aims to provide comprehensive training for teachers in the lifelong learning sector.
  • Prepares trainee teachers and trainers to teach in a wide range of contexts.
  • Learning outcomes include knowledge and skills related to teaching, learning, and assessment, wider professional practice, resource management, equality and diversity, and inclusive practice.
  • Taught through lectures, small groups seminars, and group work with peers.
  • Assessed through individual unit assessments (essays, coursework, presentations)

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    Who is this programme for?

    The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (TQT) is intended for individuals who are new to teaching and training are currently teaching or assessing, or who want to meet the requirements of the course, including teaching practice which requires observation and assessment of performance in the lifelong learning sector. This program aims to prepare trainee teachers and trainers to teach in a wide range of contexts.

    Minimum eligibility

    Learners may also progress into employment as a tutor within:

    • Learners must be at least 19 years old and a copy of high school certificate will be needed.
    • Learners must have appropriate skills and knowledge in English, Mathematics and ICT

    Learning Objectives

    • Knowledge, understanding and skills related to teaching, learning and assessment in education and training.
    • Understanding of the principles and practices underlying practical skills in education and training.
    • Examination of theories, principles and models of learning and teaching used to support education and training.
    • Understanding of professionalism and dual professionalism in education and training and how to promote wider professional practice.

    Top Skills You Will Learn

    • The ability to analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically.
    • The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding.
    • The ability to think independently and solve problems.
    • The ability to apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems in a workplace context.

    Diploma in Education and Training

    Awarding Body: Pearson

    Qualification Title: Pearson BTEC Diploma in Education and Training

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    Module Details

    UNIT UNIT TITLE CREDIT VALUE
    H/505/0912 Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training 20 Credits
    R/505/0923 Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training 20 Credits
    A/505/0818 Theories, principles and models in education and training 20 Credits
    J/505/0837 Wider professional practice and development in education and training 15 Credits
    H/505/1090 Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area 15 Credits
    Y/503/5310 Effective partnership working in the learning and teaching context 15 Credits
    L/503/5384 Inclusive practice 15 Credits