WBL Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher 2024-25

What is the Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship?

- It is aimed at anyone who currently works in the post-compulsory education sector delivering vocational education and training.
- The Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher is recognised as fully DET compliant by the Department of Education.

Who does the Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher allow me to teach?

- Further Education and Skills Sector (FES) aged 16 and above.
- Teachers may teach 14–16-year-olds in alternative provision or SEND.
- FE colleges, independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers or offender learning.
- Delivered at a range of levels including essential skills generally up to Level 3 including, academic, vocational and technical education, some teachers may deliver subjects up to post-graduate level.
- Academic and technical subject/sector areas, technical and vocational as well as academic experience and qualifications

What knowledge, skills and behaviours are required to achieve Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher?

Consists of: 20 Knowledge Statements 25 Skills 6 Behaviours.
As well as: 9 Duties.

Where will I collate evidence against the Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours?

- All evidence will be submitted to One File and matched against relevant K,S, B,s.
- The portfolio of evidence must be submitted to the EPAO at the gateway.

What evidence can I use for each Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours?

- Workplace documentation, for example workplace policies/procedures, records.
- Witness statements.
- Annotated photographs or video clips (maximum total duration 10 minutes).
- Case studies.
- Lesson plans, materials used and evaluations.

This is not a definitive list; other evidence sources are possible.

What will I learn as part of the Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher?

Learning Cycle & Lesson Structure
Evidence Based Learning Theory
Assessment Methods
Behaviour Management
Embedding of Maths & English
eLearning ILT
Teaching & Learning Strategies
Resource Design
SEND E&D Inclusion
Continued Professional Development
Coaching & Mentoring Skills

What are the job opportunities following achievement?

- Further Education and Skills Sector (FES) aged 16 and above.
- Teachers may teach 14–16-year-olds in alternative provision or SEND.
- FE colleges, independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers or offender learning.
- Delivered at a range of levels including essential skills generally up to Level 3 including, academic, vocational and technical education, some teachers may deliver subjects up to post-graduate level.
- Academic and technical subject/sector areas, technical and vocational as well as academic experience and qualifications.

What are the progression routes following completion of the Level 5 L&S Teacher?

- Level 6 Teacher
- Level 7 Academic Professional

To qualify for the apprenticeship standard, you must:

- Be in employment minimum 30 Hours.
- Have a significant teaching or training role (12 Hours per week minimum).
- Have achieved Level 2 in Maths & English and can show proof of attainment.

How will I be assessed at the end point?

The EPA process consists of two assessment processes:

Assessment method 1 – Component 1: Lesson observation delivery 
Assessment method 1 – Component 2: Professional dialogue delivery

Assessment method 2 –Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence 

What are the grades following end point assessment?

Assessment method 1.
Observation: lesson observation and professional dialogue: Fail • Pass • Distinction.

Assessment method 2.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence: Fail • Pass • Distinction.

Performance in these end-point assessment methods will determine the overall apprenticeship standard grade of: Fail • Pass • Distinction.

The course starts mid September.

How long do I have to complete the Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship?

Typical duration to gateway: 18 months (this does not include EPA period).

What is the mode of delivery?

One evening a week 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Term Time Only, plus 3 Hours off-the-job training.