This course is for graduates/therapists who would like to take their career into the teaching field. Individuals who pass this course will be entitled to be a lecturer on courses leading to ITEC or Nationally recognised qualifications.
The Diploma in Education and Training Level 5 (NFQ level 7) consists of 7 modules. Within each module there will be a number of assignments and projects to complete. Assignments and projects for each module will make up your Education and Training portfolio which will be submitted to Academy One and ITEC.
Course content includes the following:
→ 7 Module Assignments set and marked by ITEC
→ 30 hours of teaching observations
→ 50 hours of teaching practice
→ Continuous Assessment
7 Module Assignments to include the following:
→ Module 1 Assignments– Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education & Training
→ Module 2 Assignments– Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training
→ Module 3 Assignments– Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training
→ Module 4 Assignments– Wider Professional Practice in Education and Training
→ Module 5 Assignments– Inclusive Practice
→ Module 6 Assignments- Teaching in a Specialist Area
→ Module 7 Assignments- Developing, Using and Organizing Resources Within a Specialist Area
As it is essential and compulsory for trainee lecturers to observe good practice in the learning environment, Academy One is committed to offering these 30 hours observation and 50 hours teaching in our college. Our tutors at Academy One who themselves has successfully completed and obtained an ITEC Diploma in Education and Training will guide and support you throughout the course.
The Diploma is awarded on successful completion of lectures, observation and teaching hours, assignments and assessments, there are no exams.
Pre-requisite: Students must hold an ITEC qualification or approved equivalent and must have 2 years experience in the Area you wish to teach
Delivery
- – Distance Learning Online – 1 Year
- – Start course anytime
- – Course materials and lectures via podcast Online
- – Studying in conjunction with Academy One College
- – Ongoing Support and Assistance online
- – Observation and teaching Evaluation to be assessed by Academy One
Price
- – Course Cost €2500 – Cost excludes Tutor Registration with college, Assessment & examination fees
- – Funding – you maybe entitled to funding for any of our courses, so contact the department of social protection or employment authority office for details.For further information please click in our funding section.
- – Cost excludes Tutor Registration and Assessment fees


