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Free Level 5 Teaching Further Education and Skills Course Online

CostFREE
Duration381 hours
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 Teaching Further Education and Skills Course. Study online. This teaching further education and skills qualification is designed for people working in, or planning to work in, the Further Education and Skills sector. You study at your own pace online, so it fits around your existing work commitments. The course covers all aspects of FE teaching and maps fully to the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standard. It takes around 381 hours to complete. This is a City and Guilds Level 5 teaching further education and skills certificate, recognised within the FES sector.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been developed to enable those working or intending to work in the Further Education and Skills sector (FES) to gain a full teaching qualification by meeting the occupational standards developed and approved by employer representatives and other stakeholders across the FES sector. This qualification covers all aspects of teaching in the Further Education and Skills (FES) sector and maps fully to the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standard (ST0149).

Entry requirements

For more information, please contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631 or via [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the knowledge and skills required to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector.
  • You'll understand how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching and learning sessions.
  • You'll learn how to assess learners and give effective feedback.
  • You'll explore how to meet the needs of diverse learners in FE settings.
  • You'll build understanding of the professional standards and occupational requirements for FE teachers.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating and improving your own teaching practice.

How you will learn

The course is delivered online. You'll work through learning materials at your own pace. Assessment is likely to include written assignments, reflective practice, and evidence of teaching in a Further Education and Skills setting. The qualification maps to the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standard. For specific details on assessment methods and requirements, contact National Star directly on 01242 527631 or at [email protected].

What you will need to bring

National Star will confirm anything you need before you start. Contact them directly on 01242 527631 or at [email protected] to discuss requirements for your specific situation.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • FE lecturer or teacher in a college or training provider
  • Vocational trainer delivering work-based learning programmes
  • Skills tutor supporting adult learners in community settings
  • Learning and development trainer in a large organisation
  • Specialist teacher in a further education or skills setting
  • Programme coordinator with a teaching and training remit

What you could study next

With a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills), you could move toward senior teaching or curriculum leadership roles. Some teachers go on to study a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in education leadership or management, such as a PGCE or a postgraduate qualification in education. These open doors to head of department, curriculum manager, or senior leadership positions in FE colleges and training organisations.

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