What is this qualification?
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (FE & Skills) is a teacher training qualification that can kickstart your career in Further Education or progress your existing career to new heights.
The qualification meets the requirements to apply for QTLS and blends theory and practice with digital pedagogy and real-world teaching experience.
Why study with us
On-demand learning
24/7 access to a curated digital resource library, structured assignments, and planning templates designed by accredited professionals.
Flexible training, tailored to you
Learn around your lifestyle, not the other way around. Delivered over 9 months with monthly workshops, action learning sets, and optional 1-to-1 coaching.
High-contact, high-support learning
Dedicated tutor support, observed teaching sessions, priority feedback, and a supportive peer community.
A community-driven experience
Join a cohort of educators through group chats, LinkedIn communities, and live workshops that foster peer-to-peer learning and real-time development.
What you'll be able to do
With inclusion at heart
- Teach your subject to different kinds of learners
- Design, adapt, and evaluate resources for different learners
- Understand learning styles, motivations and barriers
Effectively, in an FE setting
- Know the responsibilities and expectations of FE teachers
- Understand professional standards and teaching approaches in FE
From experience
- Apply your knowledge through 100+ hours of teaching practice
- Complete formal observations to prove your efficacy
- Improve your teaching and learning outcomes with a research project
With technology
- Confidently use digital tools to plan and deliver inclusive learning
- Employ inclusive approaches to e-learning and accessibility
- Use technology to improve engagement and outcomes
Where this takes you
Career opportunities
- Teach in FE colleges, sixth forms and adult learning services
- Deliver training in work-based and vocational settings
- Become a lecturer or skills coach
- Progress into curriculum leadership
- Become an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)
Next steps for your learning
- Apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status
- Join the Society for Education and Training (SET) as a full member
- Take Level 6 or 7 qualifications in education, leadership or specialist pedagogy
What you'll gain
Ofqual regulated
A Focus Awards qualification that is recognised across the sector and formally listed.
Progress your FE career
Evidence the specialist knowledge that colleges, ITPs and training providers actively look for when recruiting and promoting.
Practical, applied learning
Structured units designed for the realities of teaching, assessing and supporting learners in further education.
Level
Level 5
Live workshops
9 included
Awarding body
Focus Awards
How WorkplaceHero delivers
100% online, at your pace
Access your course anytime through our learner portal - study around teaching, assessing and family life.
Live workshops included
Includes 9 live online workshops with your tutor - book in, ask questions, and learn alongside other professionals.
Expert tutor and IQA support
Dedicated assessors and full Internal Quality Assurance oversight on every submission.
Recognised certification on completion
Your Focus Awards certificate is issued once you complete and pass all required units.
Units you'll study
Unit structure will be published soon.
Entry requirements
Please check you meet these before applying.
- Prerequisites: Access to at least 100 hours of teaching practice with real learners in a post-16 setting, paid or voluntary.
Upcoming cohorts
Fees and finance
Self-Directed pathway
£999 + VAT
Independent study with full tutor and assessor support.
Guided pathway
£1,399 + VAT
Monthly live workshops, action learning sets and tutor-led learning.
We are proud to offer this course at a lower cost than other colleges and universities, without compromising teaching or assessment quality. Instalment plans and employer invoicing are available on request.
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you apply
Training a team?
We run bespoke cohorts and tailored CPD for FE providers, with invoicing, group pricing and dedicated tutor support. Talk to us about what you need.
Not ready to apply?
Send us your details and one of our education advisors will get back to you with everything you need to decide.
You'll be added to the next available cohort. We'll email you with next steps.