Education and Training
Award in Education and Training – Level 3
A foundational teaching qualification introducing the principles of adult education and training roles. It supports entry into teaching or training within workplace or vocational contexts.
Entry: No formal requirements; initial assessment of English, maths and ICT is recommended.
Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment – Level 3
This short award introduces assessment theory and approaches, preparing learners for assessment roles within training and development.
Entry: No formal requirements
Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment – Level 3
Focused on assessor skills in real work settings, this qualification develops the ability to assess occupational competence using varied assessment methods.
Entry: Suitable for those assessing workplace-based competence.
Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement – Level 3
Learners develop assessment expertise across both work-based and vocational contexts, covering tools and techniques to assess skill, knowledge and understanding.
Entry: No formal requirements
Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement – Level 3
A focused award for assessing achievement in vocational contexts outside the workplace (e.g., classroom or workshop).
Entry: No formal requirements.
Certificate in Education and Training – Level 4
This qualification builds on the Level 3 Award, developing practical teaching skills and deeper knowledge of planning, delivering and evaluating learning in educational settings.
Entry: Generally requires Level 3 in teaching or related field.
Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice – Level 4
This qualification prepares learners to internal quality assure assessment practices within organisations, ensuring assessment quality and standards.
Entry: Typically requires assessor experience.
Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice – Level 4
A leadership-focused quality assurance qualification developing skills to manage and lead internal QA systems for assessment within training providers.
Entry: Usually prior QA or assessor experience is beneficial.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (L5 DET)
Course Description
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a professional qualification for those who want to teach or train in further education, adult learning, or workplace settings. It develops advanced teaching skills, lesson planning, assessment practice, and reflective teaching to support high-quality learning delivery.