The four mandatory units of the Certificate at level 4 can be accepted in place of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment unit in the Diploma. Twenty hours of teaching practice and two observations can also be accepted.
You will need to demonstrate the minimum core skills whilst working towards the Diploma.
Level 5 Specialist Diploma in Education and Training
This qualification is for anyone who teaches English literacy, ESOL, Numeracy, or who teach learners with disabilities.
It is 120 credits, 75 are mandatory credits (at level 4 and 5), and 45 are optional credits at level 5.
You must be able to teach for at least 100 hours (50 in the specialist area), and you will be observed for at least 8 hours (4 in the specialised area) during the course.
Certificate in Education (Cert Ed Level 5), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Level 6) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Level 7)
These qualifications (if taken at level 5 or above) are an alternative to the Diploma in Education and Training (DET). The content is very similar but they might be assessed in a different way. The PGCE can be taken by anyone who holds a degree. They are usually taken via a university, whereas the DET is often taken at a college or a training organisation.
