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Diploma in Education & Training (DET)

This Pearson accredited BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training (DET) prepares trainee teachers and trainers to teach in a wide range of contexts.  To achieve the qualification there is a requirement for teaching practice that requires observation and assessment of performance.

See below for further information.

 

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Description

Course Overview

The Diploma in Education and Training online qualification can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers and trainers, including:

  • individuals who are not currently teaching and training but who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice
    requirements of the qualification
  • individuals who are currently teaching and training, including those who have just begun teaching and training and who can meet the practice requirements,
    including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualification
  • individuals currently working as assessors who wish to achieve a teaching qualification and who can meet the practice requirements, including the
    observed and assessed practice, of the qualification.

The online DET means that you can start at any time, and access the course materials and assessments at times to suit you.

Students are required to complete 7 units that take a deeper look into the teaching theories and models, developing learning and assessment skills, developing and organising resources in a specialist area, wider professional development in education and training, and an Action Research Project.

Students must be aged 19 and over, and should already be in a teaching position  –  you need to produce evidence of 100 hours of teaching practice (including 8 hours of observations of teaching practice) that are logged and signed off by their line manager.

Course Duration

Most students complete the DET within 6 months.

Teaching Practice and Observations

You will need to produce evidence of 100 hours of teaching practice which will include 8 observations adding up to 8 hours.

The 8 observations required for the Diploma in Education and Training are an assessment of the materials you create, your interactions with your learners and the professional discussions that occur between you the candidate and the assessor.

The teaching hours can be completed anywhere but must be carried out by a qualified teacher, and evidence of development needs to be provided over a period of time.

Remote observations are possible by virtual means i.e via webcam, however video evidence is not accepted, it must be live.  You will need to explain why a direct observation was not possible.

Course Contents

The online course is comprised of seven units:

Unit 1 – Teaching, Learning & Assessment in Education & Training 
65 hours  Credits: 20

Unit 2 – Theories, Principles & Models in Education & Training 
60 hours  Credits: 20

Unit 3 – Developing Teaching, Learning & Assessment in Education & Training 
65 hours  Credits: 20

Unit 4 – Wider Professional Practice & Development in Education Training 
50 hours  Credits: 15

Unit 5 – Action Research 
50 hours  Credits: 15

Unit 6 – Developing, Using & Organising Resources in a Specialist Area 
50 hours  Credits: 15

Unit 7 – Teaching in a Specialist Area
50 hours  Credits: 15

Payment Options and Discounts

For purchases of 1 to 9 user enrolments select the number of users you require and add the product to your shopping cart by selecting Add to Cart. You will then be able to make payment using most credit and debit cards or a Paypal account.

For a licence for 10 or more user enrolments, discounts, or if you would like to pay by BACs transfer or by invoice, please contact a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218 or email [email protected].

Purchasing Options for your Organisation

We offer a variety of purchasing options giving you total flexibility in how you purchase online training for your organisation. Let us know your requirements and we’ll advise you on the most cost efficient method of purchasing:

  • User Licence – a licence for a specified user on specified course/s. The user licence consists of a number of enrolments for a user to use on specified courses.
  • Course Licence – a licence for specified course/s for any learner. The course licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on specified course/s for any learner;
  • Bundle Licence – a licence for a specified bundle of courses. The bundle licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on any course for any learner in the bundle;
  • Subscription Licence – a licence for a maximum number of users to access any course in a specified bundle;
  • Site Licence – a licence to install one course, or one or more bundles of courses on your own learning management system. The site licence consists of a number of enrolments to use on any course for any learner in the bundle;

For more information on purchasing options and discounts please phone a customer advisor on 0844 854 9218.

 

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You can complete the teaching hours anywhere, there is no need to do them in the UK.

No, the observations must be live.  You can be observed remotely via webcam but videos will not be accepted.  You will need to explain why a direct observation was not possible.

The Certificate is suited to those working from prepared materials. The Diploma is more suitable for those who are involved in the planning stages, and involved in incorporating the curriculum.

No you do not. You can enrol directly onto the DET.

The observer must have a Level 5 teaching qualification, and will need to sign a declaration as well as supply evidence of their qualification.

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