Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

The Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector is the teaching qualification developed particularly for the full teaching role in the further education sector in England - though it can be used more widely.

This qualification will prepare you for a successful career as a teacher in your chosen subject within further education.

Who are they for?

These qualifications have been develop for those working, or looking to work, in a teaching role in the Further Education (FE) sector in England. You can take this generic qualification and a separate subject specific qualification.

• Curriculum development for inclusive practice
• Wider professional practice
• Enabling learning through assessment
• Applying theories and principles for planning and enabling inclusive learning and teaching
• Effective partnership working in the learning and teaching context.

The course comprises of mandatory and optional units.

Mandatory Units:

Part one is made up of 4 mandatory units of 60 credits of the qualification, the units include:
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Details of Units Credit Value:

• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Level 4) 6
• Planning and Enabling Learning (Level 4) 9
• Enabling Learning and Assessment (Level 4) 15
• Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Learning (Level 4) 15
• Continuing Personal and Professional Development (Level 5) 15
• Curriculum Development for Inclusive practice (Level 5) 15
• Wider professional Practice (Level 5) 15

Level 4 & 5 Options:

• Developing and Managing Resources within
• The Lifelong Learning Sector.

Course Duration

6 - 18 months. This course duration is dependent on the learner.