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Level 5 Education and Training Course in Bristol – Ashley Down Centre – Part-time

Cost£1,450.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Education and Training Course in Bristol. Classes run at Ashley Down Centre, part-time during the day. This two-year course prepares you to teach in further education and post-16 settings. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to plan, deliver, and assess teaching across a range of contexts. The course has a significant practice element. You'll need access to at least 100 hours of teaching practice in a suitable setting, and a mentor to support you through the programme. Entry requirements include being 19 or over and demonstrating Level 2 ability in English, maths, and ICT.

Who this course is for

This Diploma is available as a 2 year part-time course starting in September 2016 or January 2017 ora 1 year full-time course starting in September 2016.

Entry requirements

You need to provide evidence that you can achieve the required teaching practice, ie at least 100 hours in a suitable location for practice which will allow a trainee teacher to meet the required standards.----You will need to identify a 'mentor' to assist you in your progress through the programme--You need to be 19 years of age or over--You need the aptitude and potential to study and achieve at Level 5--You should be able to achieve Level 2 as a minimum in your English, Mathematics and ICT skills--You need subject-specific qualifications/experience in the subject in which you are teaching--For all employed or seeking employment with a teaching or training organisation you will be required to provide a current DBS check--

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the skills to plan and deliver teaching sessions in further education and post-16 settings.
  • You'll learn how to assess learners and give constructive feedback.
  • You'll study theories of learning and how to apply them in the classroom.
  • You'll build your understanding of inclusive teaching and how to support diverse learners.
  • You'll learn how to reflect on and improve your own teaching practice.
  • You'll develop skills in curriculum design and session planning.
  • You'll understand the professional standards and values expected of teachers in the further education sector.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Ashley Down Centre, typically three hours per week. Learning is supported by a mentor in your teaching setting. Assessment includes observed teaching practice, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence gathered from your 100 or more hours of teaching practice. The qualification assesses your competence in real teaching situations, not just your theoretical knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashley Down Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange your own teaching practice placement of at least 100 hours in a suitable post-16 or further education setting, and identify a mentor to support you through the programme.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult Educator: teach adults in further education colleges or community settings
  • FE Lecturer: deliver subject-specific teaching in a college
  • Skills Trainer: train adults in workplace or vocational skills
  • Learning and Development Facilitator: support staff training in organisations
  • Community Learning Tutor: teach in adult and community education programmes
  • Literacy or Numeracy Tutor: deliver English or maths to adult learners
  • Vocational Trainer: teach trade or professional skills to post-16 learners

What you could study next

After completing this level 5 education and training qualification, you could progress to a Level 6 or Level 7 qualification in education, such as a BA (Hons) in Education or a PGCE, which may open routes into school teaching or senior roles in further education. Some learners go on to study leadership and management qualifications to move into curriculum or departmental management within colleges.

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