COURSE LEVEL | Level 5 |
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COURSE TYPE | Endorsed Course |
AWARDING BODY | OTHM |
DURATION | 1 Year |
STUDY METHOD | Online Self-Paced |
CERTIFICATE | Available to Purchase Separately |
Assessment Method | All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM |
You can unlock this course by paying one time £799.00.
The 3-month installment plan provides a convenient way to spread your payments over a shorter period with minimal additional cost. Under this plan, there is a 5 percent additional charge on the total amount due. This slight increase offers an affordable solution for managing payments without significantly impacting your overall expenses, making it ideal for those who need a brief extension on their budget.
If you choose this plan and purchase the course today, the charges will be applied in the following order.
Title | Date | Amount |
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Initial Payment | 10/03/2025 | £250.00 |
Installment #1 | 09/04/2025 | £161.00 |
Installment #2 | 09/05/2025 | £161.00 |
Installment #3 | 08/06/2025 | £161.00 |
The 6-month installment plan offers an extended payment option, allowing you to distribute the cost of your purchase over half a year. Under this plan, there is a 10 percent additional charge applied to the total amount, serving as a convenience fee for deferring the payment. This plan is designed to provide greater financial flexibility by spreading a significant expense into smaller, more manageable payments across a longer period, making it suitable for those who prefer a minimal impact on their monthly budget.
If you choose this plan and purchase the course today, the charges will be applied in the following order.
Title | Date | Amount |
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Initial Payment | 10/03/2025 | £250.00 |
Installment #1 | 09/04/2025 | £86.00 |
Installment #2 | 09/05/2025 | £86.00 |
Installment #3 | 08/06/2025 | £86.00 |
Installment #4 | 08/07/2025 | £86.00 |
Installment #5 | 07/08/2025 | £86.00 |
Installment #6 | 06/09/2025 | £86.00 |
The 9-month installment plan extends your payment period, allowing you to spread the cost of your purchase across nine months. This plan incorporates a 15 percent additional charge on the total amount due, which acts as a fee for the extended credit facility. It's tailored to give you more leeway in managing large expenses by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable monthly payments, thus easing the financial strain over a longer duration. This setup is particularly advantageous for those seeking to minimise the monthly budget impact while enjoying the benefits of an extended payment term.
If you choose this plan and purchase the course today, the charges will be applied in the following order.
Title | Date | Amount |
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Initial Payment | 10/03/2025 | £250.00 |
Installment #1 | 09/04/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #2 | 09/05/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #3 | 08/06/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #4 | 08/07/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #5 | 07/08/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #6 | 06/09/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #7 | 06/10/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #8 | 05/11/2025 | £61.00 |
Installment #9 | 05/12/2025 | £61.00 |
The monthly installment plan provides a flexible payment solution that allows you to distribute the cost of your purchase across monthly payments. This plan comes with a 20 percent additional charge on the total amount due, serving as a convenience fee for the extended payment period. Designed to offer financial relief, this plan helps in managing substantial expenses by dividing them into manageable monthly installments, making it easier to balance your budget without a significant upfront expenditure. This option is ideal for those who need more time to cover costs but are willing to pay a premium for the convenience and flexibility it offers.
If you choose this plan and purchase the course today, the charges will be applied in the following order.
Title | Date | Amount |
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Initial Payment | 10/03/2025 | £250.00 |
Installment #1 | 09/04/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #2 | 09/05/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #3 | 08/06/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #4 | 08/07/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #5 | 07/08/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #6 | 06/09/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #7 | 06/10/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #8 | 05/11/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #9 | 05/12/2025 | £49.00 |
Installment #10 | 04/01/2026 | £49.00 |
Installment #11 | 03/02/2026 | £49.00 |
Installment #12 | 05/03/2026 | £49.00 |
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is a teaching qualification that includes a mandatory teaching or training practice component. This qualification is designed for those currently working or aspiring to work as teachers or trainers in England. Learners must have access to 100 hours of teaching and complete a minimum of eight observations of practice, totalling at least eight hours.
The objective of this qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to confirm occupational competence. This involves planning and delivering schemes of work and sessions, negotiating individual goals, and employing various teaching and learning strategies. Additionally, learners will address communication issues and learn to use a range of assessment practices. Optional units are also available, allowing learners to explore areas specifically relevant to their teaching roles.
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification includes 4 mandatory units and 8 optional units. This qualification requires 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT), with a recommended minimum of 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). The total GLH will vary depending on the optional units selected.
To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Diploma, learners must complete a minimum of 120 credits. Of these, 75 credits must come from the mandatory units in Group A, and at least 45 credits must be earned from the optional units in Group B.
Additionally, learners must obtain at least 61 credits at Level 5, which includes at least 6 optional credits at this level. Learners must also meet all requirements before OTHM can award the qualification. This includes completing the necessary mandatory and optional units, as well as satisfactorily completing the required teaching practice.
Mandatory Units: Group A:
These units provide a solid foundation in the essential areas of education and training. By completing this qualification, learners will be well-prepared to meet the professional standards required in educational roles.
For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification, learners must:
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in this website.
Centres need to ensure that learners are selected for suitability on the course, establishing that they meet the following minimum criteria:
The Centre must provide evidence that staff delivering the qualification hold as a minimum:
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training is suitable for teachers, tutors, trainers, lecturers, and instructors. This qualification is ideal for those working within an FE college, an Adult and Community Learning Centre, or a Learning Provider. Additionally, it is appropriate for individuals delivering work-based training in various sectors, including voluntary, community, private, and public organisations.
All units in this qualification are assessed internally by the centre and verified externally by OTHM. These qualifications follow a criterion-referenced approach, ensuring that all specified learning outcomes are achieved.
To pass a unit, learners must provide evidence demonstrating they have met all the required learning outcomes. They must also meet the standards outlined by the assessment criteria. The Assessor makes the judgment on whether learners have successfully fulfilled these criteria.
Furthermore, the Assessor must create an audit trail detailing how they arrived at their judgment of the learners’ overall achievement. This process ensures transparency and accountability throughout the assessment, providing a clear record of how decisions were made.
London College for Professionals Offers Endorsed Courses by OTHM UK and under OTHM Endorsed Provision.
London College for Professionals has designed and developed its courses under the guidance and supervision by OTHM to ensure that its courses meet the high standards quality criteria.
UK based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).
We maintain a global network of numerous delivery centres to offer our qualifications. Moreover, OTHM has established strong academic relationships both in the UK and overseas. This approach ensures that OTHM qualifications are recognised worldwide.
This recognition has significantly enhanced the employability skills of OTHM graduates. Additionally, it has allowed them to join degree and Master’s top-up programmes, further advancing their academic and professional careers.
Upon successfully passing the course, the learner must pay for a Certificate of Completion from LCFP (either in PDF format or Hardcopy) or an Endorsed Diploma from OTHM (Hardcopy).
Yes, you have a Cooling-Off Period of 14 days from the course start date to cancel your enrollment and receive a refund, subject to a cancellation fee of £150. Please notify the College’s finance team via email at info@lcfp.org.uk within this period to initiate the refund process.
If you’re unable to make a payment on the agreed date, you should promptly inform the College’s finance team in writing via email, detailing the reasons for the delay and requesting an extension. Failure to do so may result in additional charges, including late payment fees of £50 after 30 days from the original due date, and potential interest. It’s essential to keep communication open to avoid any penalties.
The College reserves the right to make changes to courses, including content, instructors, and schedules, or to cancel them entirely. In such cases, we will make reasonable efforts to inform affected students and provide suitable alternatives. If you have any concerns or questions about changes to your course, please reach out to us via email at info@lcfp.org.uk for assistance.
If you’re inactive for a prolonged period, meaning you’re not engaging in course activities such as logging into the learning portal, attending scheduled classes, or submitting assignments, LCFP will send you reminders to encourage your participation. If you fail to respond to three reminders, you may be withdrawn from the course. It’s essential to stay engaged and communicate with us if you encounter any difficulties during your studies.
If you’re struggling academically, LCFP is here to support you. Upon failing an assignment, you’ll receive detailed feedback to help you improve. However, if you fail the same assignment twice, you’ll receive a formal warning about potential withdrawal from the course. Continued poor academic performance despite the warning may lead to withdrawal. We encourage you to take advantage of our support services and communicate any challenges you face during your studies.
Unfortunately, students who are withdrawn from the course due to inactivity or poor academic performance are not eligible for a refund. It’s important to maintain engagement and academic progress to avoid withdrawal. If you’re withdrawn and wish to re-enroll, you’ll need to meet specific criteria, and there will be a re-enrolment fee of £250.
If your first submission doesn’t meet all the assessment criteria, you’ll receive a grade of “refer” along with detailed feedback from your tutor/assessor. The feedback will highlight areas where your work fell short and provide guidance for improvement. You’ll then have the opportunity to revise your work and resubmit it within a designated time frame, typically two weeks.
Yes, under certain conditions, you may be eligible for a further resubmission opportunity. Your tutor may approve a third attempt if they believe it aligns with your academic development. However, there are considerations such as maintaining academic integrity and potential additional fees for the assessment of the second resubmission. It’s important to engage with the feedback provided and seek support if needed to improve your work.
If you fail to meet the passing grade after all permitted resubmissions, you’ll be considered to have failed the unit. In such cases, you’ll have the option to retake the unit in the following semester. This involves re-enrolling for the unit at the prevailing fee and completing all assessments afresh, regardless of previous attempts. It’s essential to make use of available support services and focus on improvement throughout your studies.
Yes, you have the right to cancel your acceptance at any point before the course commencement in accordance with LCFP’s Fee & Refund Policy. Please ensure your refund request aligns with the policy guidelines for a smooth cancellation process.
You may request a change to your initially selected course once, provided you haven’t accessed or commenced the course. Approval for such changes depends on meeting the specific criteria of the new course and is at LCFP’s discretion. Please submit all related requests formally to admissions@lcfp.org.uk for consideration.
It’s essential to complete your course within the allocated timeframe (18 months for Level 3 courses, 24 months for Levels 4 to 7). Failure to do so necessitates re-enrollment, which incurs a fee of £250, subject to approval. Make sure to manage your time effectively to meet these deadlines and avoid additional costs.
Plagiarism involves using someone else’s ideas, words, or work without proper acknowledgment. To avoid plagiarism, ensure that you always attribute sources correctly using the Harvard referencing style. This means providing in-text citations for direct quotes or paraphrased ideas and including a reference list at the end of your work. It’s crucial to distinguish between your own thoughts and those of others and to always credit external sources appropriately.
While some level of similarity is expected, especially when using common terminology or quoting from academic sources, excessive similarity may indicate potential plagiarism. Your assignment will be reviewed using text comparison software like Turnitin and Copy Catch, which checks for similarities with internet sources and previous student submissions. If concerns arise, you may receive academic writing support to improve your referencing and citation skills. In more serious cases, you may be referred to the Academic Conduct Officer for further investigation and disciplinary action if necessary.
LCFP provides detailed guidance on referencing and avoiding plagiarism in the LCFP Guide to the Harvard Referencing Style. Additionally, module-specific guidelines and feedback from tutors can help you understand academic conventions and improve your referencing skills. Remember, mastering proper citation and referencing is essential for academic success and integrity, so don’t hesitate to seek support and feedback as you develop your academic writing skills.