If you want to take up teaching as your profession, the Diploma in Education(DET) is the
ultimate qualification for it. It is recognized by society for Education and Training. It helps you
get Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills(QTLS) status that will enable you to teach in schools,
colleges and other institutions. This course consists of theoretical and practical approach to all
the aspects of training and education, ranging from planning and designing and supporting
learners. You will also cover the theories and principles of education and training and use these
in your own teaching and practice.
Key features of the course

• Developing a plan and delivering and evaluating inclusive teaching and learning.
• assessing learning in education and training.
• Growing an understanding of theories, principles and models in education and training.
• Getting a hold on professionalism and the influence of professional values in education and training.
• Learning through actions
• action research

DET course provides you many opportunities:

• You can carry our research into education and training
• You can investigate policies and professionalism in the education and training sectors
• You can research your own role and potential as a teacher/trainer and discover your teaching skills
• You can contribute to quality improvement within your own organization
• You can help develop quality assurance within your own teaching practice
• You will be able to demonstrate theories and principles of inclusive teaching and learning in professional practice.
  You can have this qualification if:
• you are interested in underpinning theories, frameworks and research into effective teaching and learning alongside developing practical teaching skills is what you prefer;
• you want your current teaching experience and practice accredited;
• you are capable of meeting the minimum teaching practice requirement of 100 hours;
•  you are free for one to two years you to be able to undertake a large qualification,
• you have the potential and interest to study at this level, which has the demand that matches that of a degree course;
• you are willing to go through an initial assessment of your skills in English, mathematics

and ICT, record your development needs and plan accordingly to address them where
necessary.

The Diploma in Education and Training (DET) gives you expertise and the chance to investigate
the theories and current practice of education. You can demonstrate and transfer the findings
of your research and investigation into your own teaching practice.
A Level 5 teaching qualification the course content is exactly the same as a PGCE (Post-
Graduate Certificate in Education) when it comes to value and importance and credit with
regulators, employers and the education and training sectors. After completion of the DET you
will be able you to gain QTLS – Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status with the Society for
Learning/Education and Training Foundation, the professional body for further education and
teaching qualification.