The ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills) is an Ofqual-regulated teaching qualification designed for individuals who wish to teach in further education, adult learning, private training organisations, and workplace settings.

This advanced qualification develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to plan, deliver, assess, and evaluate learning effectively.

Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of teaching methodologies, curriculum planning, assessment strategies, inclusive practice, and professional responsibilities within education and training environments.

• Trainers and Educators
• Beauty & Aesthetics Tutors
• Workplace Trainers
• Further Education Teachers
• Professionals Looking to Develop a Teaching Career

• Ofqual-regulated ProQual qualification

• Flexible learning with tutor and portfolio support

• Five mandatory units plus at least 30 credits from optional units

• Two professional teaching placements

• Teaching observations, mentor feedback and professional-practice evidence

• Portfolio guidance and assessment feedback

• Final 30-minute professional discussion

• ProQual certification following successful completion

Candidates must be aged 19 or over at registration and must have achieved regulated Level 2 qualifications in both English and mathematics. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to study at Level 5.

An initial assessment will review existing knowledge, skills, experience and professional-practice context. Candidates must have sufficient access to teaching opportunities, learners, resources and support within an appropriate Further Education and Skills environment.

Candidates also need access to two suitable professional teaching placements. Treatment models are not required; the practical evidence is based on teaching practice and learners.

• Assessor Qualifications
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Qualifications
• Educational Management & Leadership Roles
• Higher Level Teaching Qualifications

Qualification: ProQual Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills)

Qualification number: 610/7942/X

Level: 5

Credits: 120

Total qualification time: 1,200 hours

Guided learning hours: 460 hours

Professional practice: At least 250 hours across two placements, including a first placement with at least 150 teaching-practice hours and at least 100 hours in the candidate’s own subject specialism.

Observations: Ten recorded Observations of Teaching and Learning.

Assessment: Pass or fail. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence, professional-practice records, observations, mentor feedback and a final 30-minute professional discussion. Work is internally assessed and verified, with external quality assurance by ProQual.

Awarding organisation: ProQual AB

Progression: May support progression towards Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status, subject to the requirements of the relevant professional body.