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Level 5 Further Education and Skills Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
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About this course

Level 5 Further Education and Skills Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at Longbridge Campus, so you can study around daytime work or other commitments. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Call 0121 694 5001 or visit the website for full fee information. This further education and skills qualification prepares you to teach in colleges, sixth forms, adult education, vocational centres, training agencies, and prison education. The course runs part-time over two years. You'll complete five Level 5 modules and a minimum of 150 hours of teaching practice across two settings with post-14 learners.

Who this course is for

The course is aimed at those wishing to teach in post-14 provision, 16+ and adult education. The scope and range of the teaching qualification is considerable and provides opportunities for teaching in colleges, schools, sixth form centres, adult education departments, vocational centres, training agencies and offender learning (prison education), plus online providers. All students register both with the college and BCU and therefore can access the learning resources available at both. Sessions are evening classes to enable students having daytime commitments.The programme will provide you with a thorough preparation for undertaking certain roles in teaching, facilitating learning or training and will offer you the opportunity to develop your practice through developmental reflection and theoretical perspectives. Students must undertake concurrently a minimum of 150 hours teaching practice with post-14 learners, within two settings, over the two years. These teaching hours can be on a voluntary basis, although placements should be sourced by the trainee. Trainees will also concurrently complete 5 Modules at Level 5 to support their academic engagement and progress.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English and math, or a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification pass in both subjects. Additionally, they should possess at least a Level 3 qualification in their desired teaching specialist subject. All applicants must successfully pass an interview with one of the co

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your teaching practice through reflective and theoretical approaches to learning.
  • You'll plan and deliver sessions for post-14, post-16, and adult learners.
  • You'll build skills in facilitating learning across a range of further education and skills settings.
  • You'll complete teaching practice in two different settings over the two years.
  • You'll study five academic modules at Level 5 to support your professional development.
  • You'll learn to evaluate and improve your own teaching through developmental reflection.

How you will learn

Classes are held in the evening at Longbridge Campus. You'll combine classroom-based study with a minimum of 150 hours of concurrent teaching practice across two settings. The five Level 5 modules support your academic engagement alongside your practical experience. You'll also have access to learning resources at both the college and Birmingham City University, where you are jointly registered.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to source your own teaching practice placement, though hours can be completed on a voluntary basis.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult Educator: teach adults in further education or community settings
  • FE Lecturer: deliver vocational or academic subjects in a college
  • Sixth Form Teacher: teach post-16 students in a school or sixth form centre
  • Prison Education Tutor: support learning in offender education programmes
  • Vocational Trainer: deliver work-related training in a vocational centre
  • Online Learning Tutor: facilitate learning for remote post-16 or adult learners
  • Adult Skills Trainer: deliver further education and skills classes for training agencies

What you could study next

After completing this Level 5 further education and skills qualification, you could work toward a full Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, which is the standard teaching qualification for FE. If you want to move into leadership, a Level 5 or Level 7 qualification in Education Management or a master's in education could be a next step. Some graduates also pursue Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Society for Education and Training.

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