Diploma in Education and Training

• Trainees must be working as teachers/trainers in a post-compulsory environment for a minimum of 40 hours in year 1 and 60 hours in year 2. We require a letter from your place of employment to verify this.
• GCSE English and maths at A*-C or equivalent.
• A qualification at level 3 or above in your area of expertise.
• You will need to nominate a mentor from your setting/organisation – they should hold a recognised teaching/training qualification and have been in a teaching/training role for at least 3 years.
• You must have (or will need to obtain) a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check issued within the last 3 years.
• If you already hold a university Introductory Award or Certificate in Education and Training you may be able to join the Diploma course at a later stage. This will be discussed with you at interview. You will be required to present your original certificates at interview – photocopies are not accepted. You will also be asked to undertake a short, online initial assessment in English and maths.

Hadlow Campus