The Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) is a nationally
recognised qualification for teaching in the vast, vibrant, and diverse Further
Education sector and is awarded by University of Worcester.The course will
qualify you to teach post-14 learners in a range of educational contexts such as
FE Colleges, Sixth Form Colleges, independent training providers (ITPs), Adult
Community Learning (ACL) providers, or offender learning.
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Diploma in Teaching
Level 5 - Professional & University
Diploma in Teaching
Our courses are informed by research and current developments in the
discipline and feedback from students, external examiners and employers. Modules
do therefore change periodically in the interests of keeping the course relevant
and reflecting best practice. The most up-to-date information will be available
to you once you have accepted a place and registered for the course. If there
are insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this
might not be offered, but we will advise you as soon as possible and help you
choose an alternative.
Course Length: 30 Weeks
Level 3 qualification or above in subject area the student wishes to teach.
Eligible Level 3, or above, qualifications include:
- HND/HNC
- CGLI Advanced Craft Certificate
- OCR Advanced Qualifications
- NVQ/SVQ Level 3
- A levels (GCE/VCE/Applied subjects)
- Edexcel/BTEC
- Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
- Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher)
- QAA-recognised Access courses
- European or International Baccalaureates
- Technical, commercial, or other appropriate professional qualification.
GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 and above or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths are also required.
T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course.
The University places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement. A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support through the personal academic tutoring system enables you to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will enable you to flourish and be successful.
The Diploma in Teaching will prepare you to pursue a career as a Further Education and Skills teacher. You’ll be able to find employment in a wide range of education settings, including:
- Further Education
- Work-based learning
- Adult education
- Community learning
- Offender learning
The DiT is a new course, but it directly replaces the Diploma in Education and Training (DET) which has had very high success rate and excellent employability rates. A significant number of DET trainees move from part-time to full-time employment, and many full-time tutors move into further career opportunities.
For those who haven’t got a degree already, the programme enables you to apply to the Education Studies BA (Hons) degree. You’ll progress to the final year of the course, delivered at the University of Worcester. There is also possible progression to Master’s Level programmes for those who have a degree.
Year 1
- Teaching my Subject (*taught by UoW)
- Teaching My Students
- Professional Practice (Part 1)
Year 2
- Developing My Curriculum
- Developing My Practice
- Professional Practice (Part 2)