This Level 5 Certificate in Education is ideal for adult learners who are already working in a teaching or training role in the post-16 sector and want to gain a full teaching qualification. It suits those in further education, adult and community learning, work-based learning, or offender education settings. It is also available for those looking to pursue a career teaching or training in Further Education.
This teaching qualification is for those ready to commit to becoming confident, reflective, and qualified practitioners in further education. It blends academic study with practical classroom experience, supporting you to develop your professional identity and teaching toolkit.
You’ll need to balance written assignments, classroom delivery, and reflective practice, while engaging in feedback and mentoring. If you’re passionate about teaching and ready to grow, this could be your next step.
On this Level 5 Certificate in Education, you’ll learn:
- Achieve a full, nationally recognised teaching qualification
- Develop advanced teaching, planning, and assessment skills
- Deepen understanding of learning theories and inclusive practice
- Reflect on professional values and responsibilities
- Apply skills in a real classroom through teaching practice
- Suitable for teaching in further education and adult learning
- Develop skills for completing action research
Modules:
- Introduction to teaching in the lifelong learning sector
- Subject specific studies
- Curriculum, policy and practice
- E-learning and subject specific studies
- Professional development – this is a module that is completed in both years.
This course is delivered Fridays 9.30-3.30.
