Our latest qualifications and standards
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TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)
The TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) has been developed to provide contemporary skills and knowledge required for learners working or aspiring to work as a teacher in the further education sector. It meets the latest occupational standards and replaces the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
The qualification aims to cover a wide spectrum of job roles within the diverse FE landscape, supporting educators in colleges, adult education, offender education, work-based learning, and independent training organisations.
We also want to highlight a valuable resource that has been developed to support the delivery of all Diploma in Teaching qualifications. Written by esteemed experts Ann Gravells and Gavin Lumsden, this resource can be purchased through Gavin’s website. As a special offer, all approved TQUK centres can get a 50% discount on the purchase price.
New framework
The qualification has been developed in response to the new framework produced by the ITE Forum, which is convened by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF).
Progression paths
Learners may progress into employment as a teacher within the further education and skills sector or pursue Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
Simplified delivery
The qualification consists only of mandatory units (11 in total). This helps training providers create a more streamlined delivery style for their learners.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 395 hours
Direct Study Requirements: 805 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1,200 hours
Level 6 Early Childhood Pedagogy and Care
TQUK Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Applied Innovative Practice in Early Childhood Pedagogy and Care (610/3586/5)
Developed with The National College for Care and Education, this diploma gives learners the knowledge and skills for senior roles in the early years sector.
Learners will gain 120 credits towards higher education and post-graduate studies, including EYTS and QTS, without starting a new degree program while becoming practitioners with Level 3 Early Years Educator status.
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Skill development
Learners will gain essential knowledge and practical skills for roles within the early years sector, enhancing their expertise and effectiveness in their current positions.
Progression paths
It offers opportunities for learners to retrain, upskill, and progress to further study or training, thereby fostering continuous professional development and career growth.
Diverse curriculum
Learners will engage with key topics, including play-based pedagogies and legal and ethical frameworks, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of early childhood education.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 120 hours
Direct Study Requirements: 630 hours
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1,200 hours
Introducing our new latest early years qualifications!
Empowering the future generation of Early Years Educators
From 1 September 2024, we’re introducing two new early years qualifications to our extensive qualification portfolio!
With approval from the Department for Education (DfE), these qualifications meet the new full and relevant criteria, effective September 2024, meaning your learners can power forward in their careers in no time!
Our current qualifications will remain live, however, they are mapped to the current DfE early years full and relevant criteria.
From 1 September 2024 until 31 August 2025, there will be a grace period during which learners can complete either the current or new qualifications and still achieve full and relevant status. For more details, refer to the 'Guide for using this document' tab, row 17, on the Early Years Qualification list.
Starting 1 September 2025, all learners must be registered on the new qualifications to be considered full and relevant.
TQUK Level 5 Diploma for Senior Early Years Practitioners (610/4121/X)
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TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education (Early Years Educator) (610/3598/1)
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Shape the future of the adult social care industry
Approved by Skills for Care, the Level 2 Adult Social Care qualification has been developed to prepare the health and social care workforce for the demands of the future.
Following changes in funding after the general election, the Department for Health and Social Care has introduced the new Learning and Development Support Scheme.
As part of the scheme, adult social care employers can claim funding for this qualification for eligible staff if they have been paid for and started between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 (inclusive). You can find out more about the funding and eligibility here.
TQUK Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (RQF) (610/4174/9)
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