Diploma in Education and Training (DET) Year 1 Fast Track

Students who successfully complete this qualification will gain a further knowledge on aspects of planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Whilst doing this, students will learn about theories and principles in education and training and demonstrate them in their practice. Student will also carry out research into professionalism in education and training and consider their impact on their role as a fully qualified teacher.

You will ideally be an in-service teacher employed within the Lifelong Learning Sector and able to provide evidence of at least 100 hours of teaching practice experience over the duration of the qualification.  A voluntary placement is also possible, as long as the 100 hours teaching requirement can be met.

Please refer to the More information about the course section as The Diploma in Education & Training is due to be replaced by the Diploma in Teaching (Education & Skills) and the College will be applying with its awarding body to have agreement to deliver this from October 2024

•  You should hold an appropriate qualification of at least National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 3 in the subject area in which you are teaching or wish to teach.
•   You will be required to demonstrate achievement at NQF level 2 in English/literacy/communication and will have achieved or be working towards achievement of NQF level 2       in mathematics/numeracy
•  You will need a minimum of 100 hours teaching over the life of the course

International entry requirements 

If you are not from an English Language speaking country, you will need to have a minimum of UKVI IELTS 6.0. We accept a wide range of academic qualifications awarded overseas and use the UK NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre) guidelines for international comparisons. For tuition and accommodation fees please visit www.thecollege.co.uk/international/courses/tuition-fees and our International Operations team can offer you advice and guidance before and during your studies.

Please refer to the More information about the course section as The Diploma in Education & Training is due to be replaced by the Diploma in Teaching (Education & Skills) and the College will be applying with its awarding body to have agreement to deliver this from October 2024

The qualification will be assessed through a combination of presentations, written essays, a portfolio of teaching evidence and observations of teaching.

On successful completion students can apply for QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status) which is equivalent to QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) in a school setting.

Progression to a full a BA (Hons) in Education through a number of universities is possible on successful completion of the course.

This course qualifies students to work in a variety of teaching environments including, further education colleges, military training institutions, secondary schools, private training providers and the voluntary/public sectors.

Previous successful candidates are now working as lecturers and managers in the Further Education and Secondary School Sectors, as well as going on to further study, completing BA (Hons) and Masters in Education.

Please refer to the More information about the course section as The Diploma in Education & Training is due to be replaced by the Diploma in Teaching (Education & Skills) and the College will be applying with its awarding body to have agreement to deliver this from October 2024

Fees: £2095* per academic year.

*Prices could be subject to change in subsequent academic years. 

Fees are made payable to Bournemouth and Poole College.

Please refer to the More information about the course section as The Diploma in Education & Training is due to be replaced by the Diploma in Teaching (Education & Skills) and the College will be applying with its awarding body to have agreement to deliver this from October 2024

This course is due to be replaced by the Diploma in Teaching (Education & Adult Skills) and the College will be applying with its awarding body to have agreement to deliver this from January 25 onwards.

The college reserves the right to make changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawwal, re-location or restructing of courses.

Further information surrounding this new course can be found in the link below.

https://www.et-foundation.co.uk/resources/teacher-education/qualifications-in-education-and-training/

As this is a new course the logistics surrounding a start date, tuition fees etc are a work in progress however, if you would like further information, please contact the Teacher Training team via e-mail at  teachertraining@bpc.ac.uk

https://forms.office.com/e/1zwbxvtKkq

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds