7305 - DTTLS Skills for Life Diploma documents

There are three 120 credit Skill for Life subject specialist 7305 DTLLS diplomas:

• 7305 Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• 7305 Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• 7305 Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector

About the qualifications

These qualifications have a total minimum credit value of 120 credits each and consist of six mandatory modules which aggregate the units as outlined in the Professional Standards for English and Mathematics subject specialist teachers and trainers. This model provides a condensed approach to the Standards, offering candidates and course deliverers a succinct syllabus tailored to their learning and delivery needs.

The qualifications are in two parts, with Part one staged at level 4 and Part two staged at level 5. Upon completion of the diploma(s), successful candidates will be awarded a level 5 qualification and will be able to apply for ‘QTLS status’ within their subject specialism of either English and / or Mathematics.

Who should take these qualifications?

The subject specialist qualifications are suitable for those who:

• are deemed to be in a ‘Full Teacher’ role or
• would like or require a full level 5 qualification allowing them to teach in the lifelong learning sector as a subject specialist teacher or
• are seeking career progression within their area of work and
• have access to a minimum 150 teaching practice hours (whether pre -service or in -service)
• teach on a one-to-one and/or group basis for a variety of learners, across a minimum of two levels.

Whilst the decision as to what constitutes appropriate entry qualifications/experience is at the discretion of the centre, candidates must hold and be able to demonstrate level 3 skills in the subject they intend to teach.

What do the qualifications cover?

The qualifications have a modular structure and support the development and acquisition of the skills, knowledge and practice required of the English / Mathematics subject specialist teacher in the full teacher role. There are 360 contact hours (directed study time) and 840 non contact hours (self directed study) which includes 120 hours of teaching practice, observed over a minimum of eight occasions (six of which are by a subject specialist observer in an English / Mathematics subject specific setting).

What are the opportunities for progression?

The qualifications provide progression from the Levels 3/4 Award in Preparing to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (7303) and Levels 3/4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (7304). A bridging assignment or professional discussion may be required to contextualise any prior achievement of these qualifications and / or relevant units from the generic QTLS teacher training qualifications as appropriate to the subject specialist qualification selected and the level / entry requirements of that qualification.