DET Education and Training

More about the course

The DET is a level 5 programme and is designed to meet the needs of non-graduates that are wishing to teach their specialist subject. It is aimed at vocational specialists either currently in/or seeking to pursue a career in the wider education sector and it has been informed by the most recent developments in educational research and government policy.

It focuses on developing teaching skills, and not on the subject intended to teach. For this reason, trainee teachers are expected to have a good understanding of their chosen subject(s) before starting training. The course will give trainee teachers the skills and confidence they need to become an effective teacher within the post 16 sector.

Trainee teachers will analyse the many changes currently affecting the further education and skills sector. They will develop their knowledge of various teaching approaches and techniques to become a skilled and reflective teacher.

With the support from experienced tutors from a range of sectors across the industry, trainee teachers will receive real life examples and industry contact including workshops and placements to understand the complex, ever-changing and exciting world of teaching.

We pride ourselves on the personalised lessons and seminars where classes enable trainees to have more interaction and support from tutors to help maximise their potential.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, one in English and one in Maths or have achieved a Level 2 (NQF) in Literacy / English Language and Numeracy
A minimum of a Level 3 in your subject specialism
You must confirm you have a minimum of 100 teaching hours available and have the support of a subject specialist mentor prior to enrolling on the programme
If English is not your first language, you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
Entry on the programme will be dependent upon a valid enhanced DBK check which must be carried out by the college in line with government policy
It is strongly advised that you have worked within the industry you are wanting to teach, as this enables you to provide contextualised examples and draw on your experiences to better inform your teaching practice within the classroom.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Diploma of Higher Education: Education and Training. This qualification enables you to work in the post 16 sector, teaching within your specialist subject area.

What will I learn?

Year 1 – level 4 modules

Developing teaching learning and assessment in education and training
Theories principals and models in education and training
Inclusive teaching in a specialist area

Year 2 – level 5 modules

Developing teaching learning and assessment in education and training
Wider professional practice
Understanding and managing behaviours in the learning environment

How is the course taught?

Taught sessions
Seminars
100hrs teaching practice

How am I assessed?

Assignments
Presentations
Professional discussions
Observation of teaching practice

Where can I progress?

The course fully meets the requirements for the Initial Teacher Education for the post compulsory sector and can lead to QTLS. The placement allows for the opportunity to impress future employers and potentially gain employment.

Using the credits acquired you can progress onto a BA (HONS) in Education and Professional Development at the School of Education.