• Access Duration:  2 Years
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level:  Level 5
• Qualification Number: 610/3648/1
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 1200
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 2400
• Credits: 240

• Apply key theories of learning, testing, and managing behaviour to real-life classrooms and training contexts.
• Develop training and education programs that are available to all and responsive to the needs of all students and the needs of the organisation.
• Develop and test useful learning material, e.g. those that use technology and deal with risks.
• Develop, monitor, and review operational work plans for your area of responsibility, including plans for resource use.
• Discover the basic concepts of lifelong learning and how to foster it to get more people involved.
• Manage human and financial resources in educational settings, including budgeting and cost accounting.
• Develop leadership and management strategies congruent with the values, law and quality standards of the organisation.
• Critically reflect on your professional practice and develop a personal development plan to continue to improve.

If you’re looking to take your job as a teacher or trainer to the next level, then you should get the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training. This course will give you the knowledge and confidence to plan, teach and assess learning effectively, meet the needs of all learners and use inclusive teaching methods, whether you are teaching in a vocational, workplace or higher education setting. It combines critical theory with practical application to give you the skills needed to make a difference, progress to senior teaching or training roles and prepare you for further study or leadership opportunities. You can do all of this while balancing your work and personal commitments with our learner support team.

The course is ideal for:

• Teachers and Trainers seeking career progression
• Further Education Tutors and Lecturers
• Learning and Development Practitioners
• Training Coordinators and Training Managers
• Curriculum Coordinators
• Education and Training Managers
• Vocational and Industry Trainers
• Workplace Learning and Development Professionals
• Adult and Community Education Practitioners
• Assessors looking to progress into teaching and management roles
• Team Leaders and Supervisors within education and training settings
• Individuals aspiring to leadership and management positions in education
• Professionals responsible for managing learning programmes and training teams
• Those wishing to progress to higher-level qualifications in education, leadership, or management

• Learners must be 18 years of age or above.
• Applicants are generally expected to hold a Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Applicants must have a sufficient level of English to complete the course. Our team will assess English skills and provide guidance or additional support if needed.
• Applicants are normally required to provide two supporting references, preferably including one academic reference.
• International qualifications will be checked to ensure appropriate enrolment for UK higher education standards.

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (9-12 Months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (5 months) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time.We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 24 months.This Level 5 Extended Diploma requires approximately 1200 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

• There are no formal exams.
• Written assignments: You will complete structured assignments for each unit that cover the required learning outcomes and assessment criteria. These may include essays, reports, reflections, and plans.
• Teaching practice: You must complete a minimum of 100 hours of real teaching practice. This includes working with groups of learners and demonstrating teaching skills in authentic learning environments.
• Portfolio of evidence: You will build a portfolio that brings together all your work, assignments, records of teaching practice, lesson plans, observations, feedback, and evaluations, to show you have met the standards of the qualification.
• Observation and reflection: Your teaching practice will be observed, and you will need to provide reflective accounts showing how you have applied theory in practice.
• Practical tasks: Some units may require practical evidence, such as curriculum planning, assessment design, or reviewing learning resources.

Mentor Guidance and Support

Our experienced mentors will guide and support you throughout the assessment process. You can reach them via email.

The Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Education and Training Management is for anyone looking to advance their teaching or training skills. This qualification can be used to help people learn effectively in college, in the workplace, in vocational schools or in adult education. It gives you the knowledge, the tools and the self-belief to do it.

Next Steps for a Potential Academic Progression Pathway

• Step 1: Bachelor’s Degree in Education Studies (Top-Up)
• Step 2: Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• Step 3: Master of Research in Education

Alternative Pathways

• Level 5 Certificate in Special Needs Assisting
• Level 5 Diploma in Autism

This qualification is perfect for professional educators and trainers who want to enhance their skills and move into greater responsibilities. It will increase your confidence to plan, implement and evaluate learning programmes, adapt your lessons to meet the needs of different learners, and use research-based methods to improve results. The course will include activities that are practical and reflective to help you learn how to lead well and support other teachers.

Here are some career opportunities you could pursue after completing this qualification, along with approximate UK salaries (Source: Glassdoor UK):

• Further Education Lecturers – £38,000
• Learning and Development Specialists – £35,000
• Workplace or Vocational Trainers – £34,000
• Training Coordinators – £32,000
• Teaching or Training Support Officers – £31,000

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