Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The ITEC Level 5 Diploma enables you to teach and deliver courses in your subject area. It is ideal for business/salon owners/ practitioners and also for individuals who would like to gain experience in teaching. The course can aid in developing key skills and competencies needed in the teaching sector, helping you deliver learning sessions, plan schemes of work and develop teaching and learning strategies.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Wider Professional practice and development in education and training
Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
Theories, principles and models in education and training
Teaching in a specialist area
Preparing for the mentoring role
Inclusive practice
Action research
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
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Career Progression
Suitable for those who have a Qualification and Experience in their vocational area- Hair, Beauty & Sports who wish to gain a qualification to teach within their vocational area.