LRN - Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training course syllabus.

Category: Teacher-Training

Level: Advanced

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training aims to give those established within the teaching profession a recognised qualification. This qualification is also suitable for those who are practising within the sector, who have a significant amount of knowledge and understanding and who now wish to consolidate that experience with a formal qualification.

The LRN Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training course certificate has Indefinite validity.

It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on LRN - Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.

This qualification is suitable for individuals who:

want the opportunity to explore underpinning theories, frameworks and research into effective teaching and learning alongside developing practical teaching skills

are currently teaching and want to have their experience and practice accredited

are not currently teaching but can meet the minimum teaching practice requirement of 100 hours

are able to undertake a large qualification, lasting one to two years

have the potential to study at this level, which has the same level of demand as that of a degree course

want a wide choice of optional units to reflect the context in which they teach

want a qualification recognised as equivalent to the Certificate of Education qualifications

are willing to undertake an initial assessment of their skills in English,mathematics and ICT, record their development needs and follow an action plan to address them where necessary.

can evidence Level 3 skills in English or mathematics if they are taking any of the specialist units in teaching English (literacy and/or ESOL) or mathematics (numeracy).

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training consists of 4 mandatory units and 5-6 optional units for a combined total of 120 credits.

Mandatory units (75 credits)
Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training (20 credits)
Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training (20 credits)
Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training (20 credits)
Wider Professional Practice and Development in Education and Training (15 credits)

Part 1 : Optional Units (Select minimum 21 credits)
Understanding and Managing Behaviour in a Learning Environment (6 credits)
Action Research (15 credits)
Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area (15 credits)

Part 2 : Optional Units (Select minimum 24 credits)
Internally assure the quality of assessment (6 credits)
Evaluating learning programmes (3 credits)
Manage learning and development in groups (6 credits)
Equality and Diversity (6 credits)
Identify the learning needs of organisations (6 credits)
Inclusive Practice (15 credits)
Teaching in a Specialist Area (15 credits)

Assessment is done through written assignments and/ or dissertation project

LRN Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training