OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Overview

Diploma in Education and Training Management Level 5 OTHM 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 England. All learners must have access to 100 hours of teaching and there must be a minimum of eight observations of practice, totalling a minimum of eight hours. The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification is to give the learner the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills needed to confirm occupational competence. This includes the planning and delivering of schemes of work and sessions, negotiation of individual goals, different teaching and learning strategies, communication issues and exploring a range of assessment practices. Additionally, optional units are available allowing the learner to explore areas directly relevant to their own teaching role.It has five pathways – three for adults and two for children and young people:

Equivalencies:

The Education Training Foundation has approved the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for accreditation. Learners successfully completing this qualification will be eligible to progress to the status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). This is conferred through a separate and subsequent process called professional formation and is administered by the Society for Education and Training (SET) which is the professional body for those working as teachers and trainers in the sector. Diploma in Education and Training Management can be studied online at BSOS College.

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification is equivalent to the Certificate of Education (CertEd). It is also a good alternative to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education. This Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training will enable you to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).

Delivery Methods

BSOS provide various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to interact with tutors and also we do provide our student BSOS online portal where student can see all the study notes, assignments briefing and online library.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body (Othm)

 

Duration

The program is available in 2 duration modes:

• 12 Months

Course Delivery

• Online
• Blended Learning

Entry requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification, learners must:
• Hold a relevant vocational and/or academic qualification of at least the level above that of their learners and ideally a minimum Level 3 qualification in his/her own area of specialism.
• Have access to 100 teaching practice hours during which learners have full responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing specific area/s of the institution’s provision.
• Learners must be 19 years old or older at the beginning of the course

Modules structure

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 8 optional units, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 360. The maximum guided learning hours will be determined by the optional units selected.

To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits; 75 credits must be achieved from the mandatory units in Group A, plus a minimum of 45 credits from the optional units in Group B. A minimum of 61 credits must be at Level 5 (therefore a minimum of 6 optional credits must be achieved at level 5)

 

Unit Ref. No.	Group A Mandatory Units: 75 credits	Level	Credit	GLH	TQT
Y/618/2799	Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training	4	20	65	200
F/618/2800	Theories, principles and models in education and training	5	20	60	200
J/618/2801	Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training	5	20	65	200
L/618/2802	Wider professional practice in education and training	5	15	50	150
Unit Ref. No.	Group B Optional Units: minimum 45 credits	Level	Credit	GLH	TQT
R/618/2803	Develop and prepare resources for learning and development	4	6	30	60
T/618/2812	Develop learning and development programmes	4	6	30	60
F/618/2814	Equality and diversity	4	6	25	60
L/618/2816	Evaluating learning programmes	4	3	15	30
R/618/2817	Identify the learning needs of organisations	4	6	30	60
Y/618/2818	Manage learning and development in groups	4	6	30	60
D/618/2819	Understanding and managing behaviours in a learning environment	5	6	20	60
R/618/2820	Action research	5	15	50	150

Progression

The Education Training Foundation has approved for accreditation the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Learners successfully completing this qualification, will be eligible to progress to the status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS). This is conferred through a separate and subsequent process called professional formation and is administered by the Society for Education and Training (SET) which is the professional body for those working as teachers and trainers in the sector. Study online Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

The diploma also allows learners to continue their study towards a relevant Degree top-up programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas

Assessment

Assessment is via assignment & Observation submissions

No Exams