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Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET)

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) is the full UK teaching qualification for the Further Education and Skills sector, required for QTLS status. Study online in 12 to 18 months, complete 120 credits, and qualify to teach adults in colleges, training providers and adult education.

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  • 12 to 18 monthsDuration
  • Online with observed teaching practiceStudy Method
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Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 5
Awarding bodyan Ofqual-regulated UK awarding organisation
Total credits120 credits
Typical study time12 to 18 months
Study methodOnline with observed teaching practice
Start dateStart anytime
Pay monthly£120.00 per month
Pay annually£1,499.00

This course is for you if…

  • ✓Are already teaching, or have access to a minimum of 100 hours of teaching practice
  • ✓Want full teacher status in the Further Education and Skills sector
  • ✓Are working towards, or want to apply for, QTLS status with the Society for Education and Training
  • ✓Want to teach adults in a college, training provider, or adult education setting
  • ✓Have already completed, or are willing to complete, a Level 3 or 4 introductory teaching award
  • ✓Can commit to sustained study alongside teaching practice over 12 to 18 months

Your career after this course

  • ✓Do not have access to any teaching practice or classroom-based delivery opportunity
  • ✓Want to teach in a primary or secondary school, which requires Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) rather than DET
  • ✓Are looking for a short introductory course rather than a full 120-credit diploma
  • ✓Need to qualify in under 6 months
  • ✓Are not yet working in, or planning to enter, the education and training sector
  • ✓Want a qualification assessed purely by written exam with no observed practice
About this qualification

What you'll learn

The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, commonly known as DET, is the full professional teaching qualification for anyone working or planning to work in the Further Education and Skills sector, including colleges, training providers, adult education, and the wider skills sector.

This Level 5 qualification is awarded by NCFE and quality-assured by Ofqual, requiring 120 credits in total: a minimum of 75 credits from mandatory units covering teaching, learning and assessment theory, and at least 45 credits from optional units that let you specialise in your subject area or a particular teaching context.

Regulated qualificationRQF Level 5Online with observed teaching practice12 to 18 months100% onlineSelf-paced
What you'll need

Entry requirements

You should already hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent introductory teaching qualification, though this is not always mandatory depending on your experience.

You will need access to a minimum of 100 hours of teaching practice in a real classroom, training room or workshop setting, which can be through existing employment or a placement arranged with support from your provider.

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications, are usually expected.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

Assessment is through written assignments, a teaching practice portfolio, and observed teaching sessions assessed by a qualified observer. There are no written exams.

You must achieve a minimum of 120 credits, including at least 61 credits at Level 5, with a minimum of 75 credits from mandatory units and 45 from optional units.

01

Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

02

Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

03

Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

04

Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

Further Education Lecturer

Typical salary range

£28,000 to £47,000

Teach vocational, academic or skills-based subjects to adult and post-16 learners in a college setting.

Qualified FE Lecturer (national pay scale)

Typical salary range

£27,786 to £41,905

National pay scale bands for qualified and advanced or leadership-level further education teaching roles.

Corporate Trainer

Typical salary range

£26,000 to £40,000

Deliver training and development programmes for employers outside the traditional college environment.

Adult Education Tutor

Typical salary range

£24,000 to £34,000

Teach adult learners in community education, local authority or charity-run adult learning programmes.

FE Workforce (median, all roles)

Typical salary range

£37,600 median

Median salary across the general further education college workforce in England.

Pricing

Choose your payment plan

Same course, your choice of how to pay.

Pay Monthly

Recurring monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.

£120.00/month

Billed monthly

  • Full access to all course materials
  • Dedicated subject tutor
  • Live and recorded webinars
  • Certificate on completion
  • Pay by card, PayPal, Klarna
  • Spread cost with 0% interest
Best value

Pay Annually

Recurring annual subscription. Save versus monthly.

£1,499.00/year

Billed annually

  • Everything in Pay Monthly
  • Save 20% on the course price
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Lock in lifetime materials access
  • Free downloadable course guide
  • No further payments
Everything else

What else you should know

Study support and platform

  • You get a personal tutor from day one
  • Log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop
  • Marking is done in 3 to 5 working days
  • Talk to our support team by phone, email or live chat
  • See your progress and next steps on your dashboard
  • Join the learner community forum when you want to chat to others

Funding and finance

  • Pay monthly to spread the cost with no interest
  • Pay in full and save versus monthly
  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime
  • We can send funding paperwork to your employer if they sponsor you
  • Our enrolment team will talk you through every option
  • 14 day money back guarantee on every enrolment

Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
What learners say

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