# Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

> Take your teaching career to the next level with the Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Gain a nationally recognised qualification that strengthens your expertise in planning, delivering, and evaluating learning programmes. Explore advanced strategies to support learners, enhance professional practice, and make a lasting impact in education and training.

- Course page: https://upskilluni.com/courses/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-education-and-training/684
- Provider: [LCFT Business School](https://upskilluni.com/providers/lcft-business-school)
- Price: £740 (was £1,000), buy online
- Study method: Online
- Duration: 12 months · Self-paced
- Level: Advanced
- Qualification: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (QAN 603/6055/0)
- Includes: tutor support, certificate, finance options
- Subjects: [Teaching & Childcare](https://upskilluni.com/courses/teaching-and-childcare), [Education and Training](https://upskilluni.com/courses/education-and-training)
- Last updated: 2026-11-11

## Description

**Shape the Future of Learning with a Professional Education and Training Qualification.****
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**Are you ready to elevate your teaching skills and become a confident, highly qualified educator? The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is designed to help you gain advanced knowledge and practical skills for a rewarding career in education and training. This course focuses on effective teaching methods, assessment strategies, and best practices, giving you the tools to plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons confidently. Whether you’re an experienced trainer seeking professional development or aspiring to start your teaching journey, this course equips you with the expertise needed to succeed in diverse educational settings.

This 120-credit qualification combines theory and practice to prepare you for senior roles in further education, colleges, and the private sector training. You will explore key principles, models, and approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment while developing skills in research, equality, diversity, and inclusion. The course requires 100 hours of teaching practice, ensuring you gain hands-on experience alongside academic knowledge.

By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and skills to lead teaching and training programs effectively. This qualification also opens pathways for further advancement, including the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership. Enhance your career, expand your opportunities, and meet the growing demand for skilled educators. Enrol today and take the next step in becoming a qualified professional in education and training.

**Course Details**

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training comprises 4 mandatory units with a total of 75 credits and 3 optional units with a total of 45 credits. Learners must successfully complete all mandatory units and the required optional units to achieve the total of 120 credits required for the successful completion of the qualification.

**Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN):** 603/6055/0

- Delivered 100% online
- Program available to the UK, EU and International Students

**Mandatory Units**

**Unit Ref** **Mandatory Units** **Level** **Credits** **GLH** **TQT** R/618/2526 Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training 5 20 60 200 F/618/2537 Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training 5 20 65 200 J/618/2538 Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training 5 20 65 200 L/618/2539 Professional Practice in Education and Training 5 15 50 150 **Option A Units** F/618/2540 Action Research 5 15 50 150 L/618/2542 Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area 5 15 50 150 **Option B Units** R/618/2574 Inclusive Practices 5 15 50 150**Accreditation**

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and holds a unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number appears on the learner’s final certificate. Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 603/6055/0. Learners can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications for verification and further details.

QUALIFI Ltd is an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation (Ofqual reference number RN5160). Ofqual oversees standards and quality across vocational qualifications in England, while Qualifi ensures robust quality assurance and assessment processes. LCFT Business School delivers RQF qualifications awarded by Qualifi, providing learners with nationally recognised and regulated qualifications.

**Assessment**

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a vocational qualification designed to support career progression by combining theory with real-world practice. Learners are assessed through assignment-based tasks that reflect realistic, work-related scenarios. Each assignment is carefully mapped to the unit’s learning outcomes (LOs) and assessment criteria (ACs), requiring learners to demonstrate knowledge, critical understanding, problem-solving skills, and original thought. Assignments encourage learners to reference real organisations, draw on case studies, and, where possible, apply research and practical activities to support workplace tasks.

Assessment is internally managed by LCFT Business School and externally verified by Qualifi, ensuring quality and credibility. Learners will compile a portfolio of evidence that showcases their skills, understanding, and professional development throughout the course. This method not only confirms your competence in education and training but also prepares you for practical, real-world challenges, enhancing your confidence and employability in the teaching and training sector.

## Curriculum

- Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
- Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
- Professional Practice in Education and Training
- Action Research
- Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area
- Inclusive Practices

## Who is this course for?

This course would be great for anyone interested in learning about the theories, frameworks, and research behind effective teaching. Also, this would be a good option for teachers seeking career advancement or anyone aspiring to teach in further education.

## Entry requirements

Students seeking to enrol for the Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training should meet the following requirements: Qualifications at Level 3 and/or 4; The learner must be aged 19 or above Work experience at a managerial level in the education system and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; Learners who possess a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their careers in Educational Institutes.  Good understanding of ICT Wishing to study and are non-native English speakers must have a minimum level of English language competency* Sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria  Note: Learner must ensure that he/she fulfils the requirement before purchasing the qualification. *A learner not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit Language Expectations.

## Certificates

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from Qualifi Ltd, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation. Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage (Local and International) = Included in Course Fee If you wish to receive your Certificate and Transcript by special courier, i.e., DHL, there will be an extra cost of £40 (International). Note: It is not mandatory to select the courier service for delivery. We provide this special courier option for your convenience because standard posts take longer (3-4 weeks).

## Career path

Learners completing the Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training can progress to: A Qualifi Level 6 qualification. University to complete an undergraduate degree. Employment in a related education or training role.

## Funding

Pay Full Fee: £740; 6 Month Instalment: £800, deposit £300, then £83.33 per instalment; 8 Month Instalment: £800, deposit £300, then £62.5 per instalment; 10 Month Instalment: –