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Diploma in Teaching (DIT) – Part Time

Course Code: First Year T70002B (Evening) Second Year T70003B (Evening)

Level: 5

Study mode: Part time

Duration: 2 years

This programme is validated, and quality assured by the University of Worcester and delivered at Halesowen College as a partner of the University.

Nationally recognised teaching qualification leading to QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills)
Flexible course delivery either in the evening or during the day
Employment opportunities in a range of settings such as secondary schools; further education colleges; work-based learning; adult education and community learning
Highly skilled and experienced tutors to fully support and develop trainees’ professional practice
Vibrant, modern and inclusive learning environment

Length of the course

Part Time: 2 years

Compulsory Modules

LQT1415: Teaching, Learning and Assessment

LLQT1416: Promoting Positive Welfare, Wellbeing and Behaviour

LLQT1903: Teaching Practice Module

LLQT1417: Curriculum Planning, Delivery and Assessment

LLQT1418: Reflecting on specialist professional practice.

LLQT2903: Teaching Practice Module

The Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training is informed by research and current developments in the discipline and by feedback from students, external examiners and employers. Modules do therefore change periodically in the interests of keeping the course relevant and reflecting best practice. The most up to date information will be available to you once you have accepted a place and registered for your course. If there are insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this may not be offered, but we will advise you as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative.

Delivery

Students attend College one evening per week, with tutorials once a week to monitor progress. Online resources support the course content, available at The Hive, and the College’s online learning platform.

Assessment Method

The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or ‘formative’ assignments. Formative assessment tasks will generate evidence that can be used for summative portfolios. Each module has one or more formal or ‘summative’ assessments, which are graded and count towards the overall module grade.

Assessment methods include:-
1 x professional online teaching portfolio
1 x Group Presentation and Poster
1 x Patchwork Assignment
3 x Reflective Commentaries
2 x Case Studies
1 x Support and Behaviour Plan
1 x Written Commentary

Each module is assessed by written assignment of approximately 3500 words each. Trainee teachers are also required to teach 30 hours in Year 1 and 70 hours in Year 2 along with four lesson observations each academic year.

Students receive feedback on practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback on examination performance is available upon request from the Course Leader. Feedback is intended to support learning, and students are encouraged to discuss it with personal academic tutors and module tutors as appropriate.

We aim to provide students with feedback on formal course work assessments within 20 working days of hand-in.

Entry Requirements

Level 3 qualification in the area the student wishes to teach:
Eligible qualifications include: HND/HNC; CGLI Advanced Craft Certificate; OCR Advanced Qualifications; NVQ/SVQ Level 3; A levels (GCE/VCE/Applied subjects); Edexcel/BTEC; Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers; Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher); QAA-recognised Access courses; European or International Baccalaureates; technical, commercial or other appropriate professional qualification.

Level 2 English and mathematics:
Eligible qualifications include: GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or equivalent at Level 2, for example Functional Skills.

Other information:
All students (voluntary or paid) are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours teaching during the DET course. This is split into a minimum of 30 hours in the first year, and a minimum of 70 hours in the second year. A placement must be confirmed within 5 weeks of the Course Induction in September with the course leader. If students fail to provide such information, they will not be able to continue on the course.

Students will be supported by a Subject Specialist mentor who will provide guidance and support in the curriculum area and observe the student four times during the two years of the course (twice at Level 4 in the first year, and twice at Level 5 in the second year).

How to Apply

Applicants should apply via the University of Worcester website.

Start date

September 2025

Course fees

Please refer to the University of Worcester programme page for course fee information here

For any queries regarding this course please contact:
Katy Magor
Email: kmagor@halesowen.ac.uk
Tel: 0121 602 7777 ext. 7658

Course Code: First Year T70002B (Evening) Second Year T70003B (Evening)

Level: 5

Study mode: Part time

Duration: 2 years

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