Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)
Qualify as a Teacher in Less Than a Year
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) – Equivalent to Cert Ed and previously DET and DTLLS – is for those intending to teach learners aged 14 and above in further education settings such as:
- Colleges
- With training providers
- In prisons, community centres, or voluntary settings
- In the workplace
This level 5 teaching qualification is ideal for anyone who want to continue their education and develop their knowledge/competencies and understanding of their role as a qualified teacher in the Further Education and Skills (FES) sector.
It has been developed in response to the Education and Training Foundationās (ETF) qualification framework and in line with their guidance. It gives learners the opportunity to meet all the L5 Learning and Skills Teacher occupational standards.
Career progression
Upon completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) you can apply to achieve QTLS status.
This Level 5 qualification provides learners with a range of knowledge and skills and affords them the opportunity to evidence the professional standards which they need to be able to qualify as a teacher in the Further Education and Skills sector.Ā
The Level 5 DIT is primarily portfolio based, and is made up of 5 mandatory, and 11 optional units.Ā
Mandatory
- Teaching my subject
- Learners and Learning
- Teachers and Teaching
- Professional Practice
- Effective Digital and Online Pedagogies
Optional
- Considering Unconscious BiasĀ
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Further Education and Skills Sector
- Teaching in Specialist Contexts in Further Education and Skills.
- Quality Assurance in Further Education and Skills.
- Inclusive Practice
- Action Research in Further Education and Skills.
- Coaching and Mentoring in Further Education and Skills.
- Empowering Learners with Complex Needs in Further Education and Skills
- Managing Behaviour That Challenges.
- Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners in Remote Education and Training.
- Recognise and Understand Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Remote Education and Training.
Course delivery
The Level 5 DIT is delivered by Compass Skills Training through classroom training (See 2025 Attendance Requirements) together with assignments and observations completed in the learner’s own time. Learners will have access to the Compass Mykademy Portal to support assignment submissions.
- Candidates are required to be at least 19 years old and have a good level of English and maths (level 2).
- Learners must be able to demonstrate the requirements of the qualification and have access to required assessment opportunities and relevant resources (i.e in their own workplace or placement).
- Learners must have sufficient and appropriate subject specialist knowledge, with the expectation that a teacher should be qualified to at least one level above that at which they intend to teach.
- Learners will need an enhanced DBS check to work as a teacher.
Speak to our team if your require more information on the entry requirements for the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching.
Attendance at our training centre in Chorley will be required one day per month on the following dates: (with some flexibility for holidays):
- 28th January 2025
- 25th February
- 25th March
- 29th April
- 27th May
- 24th June
- 29th July
- 26th August
- 30th September
- 28th October
- 25th November
- 23rd December
Call 0333 358 0340Ā for more information.
View our upcoming course dates beginning in January 2025 and book online, or get in touch by calling 0333 358 0340 or email info@compass-ms.co.uk.
The cost for this qualification is Ā£2450 + vat. Compass are committed to making education accessible, speak to a member of our team for information regarding payment plans.
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Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)
Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing Compass Skills Training is the logical choice for learners local to Lancashire. Compass provides an affordable way to develop your role as a qualified FE teacher without sacrificing any quality of learning.
Learners will experience the following benefits from attending classroom dates throughout the year:
- Face-to-face tutor support
- Peer networking
- Access to a real classroom environment
Classroom dates are organised to your advantage, fitting in perfectly with busy work schedules, whilst allowing enough time between dates to work on assignments in your own time.
The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) replaced the Diploma in Education & Training (DET) from 1st September 2024. It is simply the updated version of the DET and is seen as the same level of qualification.Ā
Course accreditation fees and certification fees are included in the course price. This course is accredited by NOCN.
We can make reasonable adjustment to support your specific needs:
Our training centre in Chorley is fully accessible with the main training room located on the ground floor. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor and a wheelchair accessible lift to the first floor.
Yes, a buffet lunch, hot and cold drinks and biscuits are available for those attending in person dates.
Compass offer flexible payment plans. Learners can pay in 2 or 3 instalments. Please call our admin team who can set this up for you.Ā
QTLS stands for Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills. It is not a course, but a professional status specifically for teachers within the further education sector. To gain QTLS you must have achieved a relevant qualification (for example the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills), and passed through a 6 month probationary period once you have applied. QTLS is maintained through membership with Society for Education and Training (SET). Achieving QTLS status shows to others that you are dedicated to your progression within the further education sector and committed to excellence.
As QTLS has been designed for teachers in further education, it is not particularly relevant to those who teach in primary or secondary education with under 14s (although some schools may accept it at their discretion in certain circumstances, such as teaching a vocational qualification within a school). For those teaching under 14s, QTS status will be much more relevant.
QTLS holders who maintain their professional status through SET membership, will also be issued with a Teacher Reference Number (TRN) and can appear on the Department for Educationās (DfEās)Ā central record of qualified teachers.
Other eligibility requirements for obtaining QTLS status, besides being a member of SET, include:
- Be employed in FE teaching a group of 14+ students
- Must be teaching groups of five or more for a minimum of 230 hours over six months during the professional formation period
- Have identified a suitable qualified supporter
- Hold an eligible Further Education and Skills teaching qualification at Level 5 or above.
- Hold accepted Level 2 English and Level 2 maths qualifications.
- Hold a Level 3+ qualification in subjects that you teach for five or more hours per week.
Eligible further education (FE) teachers can apply for the first round of targeted retention incentive payments until 31 March 2025.
Teachers must be within their first 5 years of teaching and teaching an eligible qualification at an eligible FE provider.
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