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Diploma in Education and Training DET Level 5

Course code: P14208

Subject area: Teacher & Assessor Training

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

09:30 - 14:30

Days of week:

Friday

Course date:

19th Sept 2025 - 3rd Jul 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training DET is a teaching qualification which has a teaching/training practice requirement. It is an ‘in service’ qualification designed for those working or wishing to work as teachers/trainers in the FE Sector.
All candidates must have access to 100 hours of teaching and have completed the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET), or have substantial, suitable prior learning and experience to move straight to this Level 5 course.

Please note that the actual qualification offered is subject to change due to new course validation at this level. This exciting, 1-year part-time course at the Abingdon campus allows you to extend your Level 4 CET to the full Level 5 DET, where you will explore extensive theoretical aspects of teaching, learning and assessment. You will expand your ability to design courses and develop sessions that ensure that you are providing a safe and inclusive learning environment, meeting individual learners’ needs and facilitating learning to take place.

Please note that the actual qualification offered is subject to change due to new course validation at this level.

Course units
Please note that the actual course units are subject to change due to new course validation at this level.There are 3 mandatory units that you will study over the duration of the course:- Unit 501 Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training - Unit 502 Theories, principles and models in education and training - Unit 503 Wider professional practice and development in education and training

The optional units selected to be studied include:- Unit 505 Action Research- Unit 506 Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area- A further optional unit may be available for those who require it to meet the minimum credit allowance.

What next?
As a result of successfully completing the course you could extend this to applying for QTLS (Qualified Teacher Status, Learning and Skills) or to another undergraduate level course.
Entry criteria
Candidates should already have qualified in the Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training. All candidates will have an interview. Candidates should be qualified/ experienced in the subject they intend to teach, have access to 100 teaching practice hours and possess reasonable levels of language, literacy and numeracy (Level 2 English and maths).
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£1,962.30

Qualifications received
City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (Please note that the actual qualification offered is subject to change due to new course validation at this level.)