Course Structure

The NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) is delivered part-time over two years.

Delivery Format

• One half-day per week
• Day and time to be confirmed
• Delivered at Orchard Therapeutic Farm, Chalgrove, Oxfordshire
• Combination of taught sessions, independent study and teaching practice
• Ongoing tutor support throughout the programme

The programme combines theoretical learning with practical teaching experience, helping learners develop confidence in planning, delivering and evaluating teaching across post-16 educational settings.

Learners will complete coursework, professional reflections, teaching observations and practical teaching hours throughout the course.

Teaching Practice

As part of the qualification, learners are required to complete teaching practice hours within an appropriate educational setting.

Teaching practice allows learners to apply their knowledge within real teaching environments while developing confidence, communication skills and professional teaching experience.

Support and guidance are provided throughout the process.

Modules

The NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) combines professional practice, teaching theory and practical classroom experience.

Throughout the programme, learners will develop knowledge and skills in areas including:

• Teaching, learning and assessment
• Planning and delivering effective lessons
• Inclusive teaching and learning approaches
• Professional practice within education and training
• Theories and models of teaching and learning
• Reflective practice and continuous improvement
• Learner engagement and progression
• Assessment and feedback strategies
• Curriculum planning and delivery
• Professional development within education settings

The programme is designed to help learners become confident, reflective and effective practitioners who can support a diverse range of learners across Further Education, Alternative Provision and wider post-16 learning environments.

Core units include:

Teaching My Subject
Develop confidence in planning, delivering and evaluating teaching within your own specialist subject area, while exploring effective approaches to learner engagement and achievement.

Learners and Learning
Explore how learners develop, the factors that influence learning, and strategies for creating engaging and inclusive learning environments.

Teachers and Teaching
Examine the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of effective teachers, including lesson planning, assessment and reflective practice.

Professional Practice
Apply learning within real teaching environments through observations, teaching practice and professional development activities.

Effective Digital and Online Pedagogies
Develop the skills needed to use digital technologies effectively to enhance teaching, learning and learner engagement.