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Free Level 5 Teaching Further Education and Skills Course in St Albans

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 Teaching Further Education and Skills Course in St Albans. Classes run at Oaklands College St Albans Campus on Wednesday afternoons, one session per week. This part-time teaching further education and skills qualification runs over two years (six terms), giving you time to balance study with your teaching or training role. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to teach effectively in the further education and skills sector. To enrol, you'll need a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a Level 3 subject qualification, and Level 2 English and Maths. You also need access to two teaching placements totalling 250 hours.

Who this course is for

The Level 5 Diploma is a 2 year part time course (6 terms) which provides a practical approach to the application of knowledge necessary to become a successful teacher / trainer. Sessions are held one afternoon per week: Wednesdays 16.00-20.00.

Entry requirements

Formal evidence will be required of the following:

-Aged 19 plus.

-Level 3 Award in Education and Training

-Level 3 qualification in the subject you would like to teach

  • Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C or equivalent).

-Successful completion of a literacy task.

You require two placements in the Further Education and Skills sector (a principal and subsidiary placement), totalling 250 hours. You must be in a full teaching/training role and have a minimum of 150 hours (of your 250 h

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of theories and principles that underpin effective teaching and learning in further education.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver inclusive sessions that meet the needs of diverse learners.
  • You'll practise assessing learner progress using a range of methods and giving constructive feedback.
  • You'll explore how to use resources and technology to support learning in FE and skills settings.
  • You'll build your ability to evaluate and reflect on your own teaching practice.
  • You'll study the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities of teachers and trainers in the FE sector.
  • You'll develop skills in managing the learning environment and supporting learner behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll attend weekly Wednesday afternoon classes at the campus, running from 4pm to 8pm. Learning combines classroom sessions with practical teaching placements in the further education and skills sector. You'll need to complete 250 hours of teaching practice across two placements, with at least 150 hours in a full teaching or training role. Assessment includes written assignments, observed teaching practice, and a literacy task completed at enrolment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College St Albans Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange two teaching or training placements in the further education and skills sector before or during the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • FE teacher or lecturer, teaching your specialist subject in a college
  • Trainer or workplace trainer, delivering skills training in your industry
  • Assessor or skills coach, supporting learners in vocational programmes
  • Adult education tutor, teaching in community learning settings
  • Learning and development specialist, designing and delivering staff training
  • Prison education teacher, working in offender learning programmes

What you could study next

  • Level 6 or 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PCET): for those who want a higher education teaching qualification or to move into university-level teaching.
  • Level 7 Award or Certificate in Education Leadership: if you want to move into a management or curriculum leadership role within an FE college or training provider.
  • Subject-specific postgraduate study: deepening expertise in your specialist teaching subject alongside your professional teaching qualification.
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