Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Year 1

Successful completion of the L5 Diploma allows trainees to progress to Professional Formation; a process that will enable QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills). QTLS is formally recognised as equivalent to QTS and allows teaching in schools (pre-16), Sixth Forms, language schools etc.
Applications can be made by completing a Teacher Training application form.
This can be obtained from Inderjit Patel. 01223 226328.

Appropriate competence and fluency in written and spoken English.
All participants should hold a Vocational qualification at minimum NQF level 3.
Minimum of 100 hours teaching practice (50 hours per year).
For the purposes of the award teaching is defined as full group teaching. We define a group as more than 5 students. The trainee must be leading the group in terms of writing schemes of work, lesson planning and assessment.
Teaching must be across at least 2 different levels e.g. Entry 3 and Level 2.
Please note this is a 2-year programme and so teaching should be arranged to enable completion of the qualification. Minimum age at entry 19+.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs.

The course comprises mandatory and optional units which are assessed using a range of methods. These can be written essay/reports, peer observations, reflective journal entries and presentations. A significant percentage of trainee study and assignment completion will be done independently. Attendance of 100% is expected. Learning support which includes academic study skills is available as necessary.