Overview
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) is a professional teaching qualification designed for those working, or aspiring to work, as teachers and trainers in further education, adult learning, or workplace training in England.
This in-service qualification requires learners to complete 100 hours of teaching practice, with a minimum of eight observed sessions (totalling eight hours). It develops learners’ ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective lessons while exploring theories of education, communication strategies, equality and diversity, and professional practice.
The qualification is equivalent to the Certificate of Education (CertEd) and provides eligibility for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status through the Society for Education and Training (SET).
Entry Requirements
To enrol, learners must:
- Hold a relevant vocational or academic qualification at least one level higher than their learners (minimum Level 3 in their subject area).
- Have access to 100 teaching practice hours where they are responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing lessons.
- Be 19 years or older at the start of the course.
Module Structure
Learners must achieve a minimum of 120 credits: 75 from mandatory units (Group A) and at least 45 from optional units (Group B).
Group A – Mandatory Units (75 Credits)
| Unit Title | Level | Credits |
| Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training | 4 | 20 |
| Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training | 5 | 20 |
| Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training | 5 | 20 |
| Wider Professional Practice in Education and Training | 5 | 15 |
Group B – Optional Units (Minimum 45 Credits)
| Unit Title | Level | Credits |
| Develop and Prepare Resources for Learning and Development | 4 | 6 |
| Develop Learning and Development Programmes | 4 | 6 |
| Equality and Diversity | 4 | 6 |
| Evaluating Learning Programmes | 4 | 3 |
| Identify the Learning Needs of Organisations | 4 | 6 |
| Manage Learning and Development in Groups | 4 | 6 |
| Understanding and Managing Behaviours in a Learning Environment | 5 | 6 |
| Action Research | 5 | 15 |
Accreditation
This programme is awarded by OTHM Qualifications, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).
Duration & Study Modes
- 12 Months (standard study route)
- Study Options: Online or Blended Learning
Assessment
- Assessment is via assignment and teaching observations.
- No exams.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification can:
- Achieve QTLS status through the Society for Education and Training (SET).
- Progress to a Degree top-up programme in education or a related field.
- Enhance career opportunities as a:
- Further Education Lecturer
- Trainer or Instructor
- Workplace Skills Coach
- Education and Training Manager
Fees & Payment Plans
| Mode of Study | Option | Fee | Discounted Fee | Payment Plan |
| Online | Full Payment | £1500 | £1050 | — |
| Instalment Plan | — | — | £250 deposit + 5 monthly instalments of £190 | |
| Blended Learning | Full Payment | £1400 | — | — |
| Instalment Plan | — | — | £300 deposit + 7 monthly instalments of £170 |
✅ UK-accredited and internationally recognised.
✅ Direct eligibility for QTLS status.
✅ Assignment and observation-based – no exams.
✅ Flexible study modes with full tutor support.
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