The Stars College Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Management enhances understanding of education policy, focusing on effective administration and management skills for roles in education, excluding qualified teacher status.
The qualifications cater to learners typically aged 18 and above, with an entry profile that may encompass a relevant Level 4 Diploma qualification or an equivalent recognized qualification. Alternatively, mature learners (over 21) with pertinent management experience are encouraged to confirm their eligibility with the delivery centre before registering for the programme.
Non-native English speakers, not from majority English-speaking countries, must furnish evidence of English language proficiency. Additional details can be found on the English Language Expectations page on the Stars College website.
Stars College Level 5 Diploma qualifications are deemed equivalent to Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme, assessing practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competences in academic terms.
The Stars College Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Management comprises six mandatory units, totaling 120 credits, with 1200 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).
This educational program covers key concepts in lifelong learning, resource management in education, and the application of theories in education and training. It also focuses on developing and evaluating operational plans, providing leadership in one's area of responsibility, and fostering reflective practice and professional development, each component carrying a weight of 20 credits.
This qualification, intended for one academic year of full-time study, offers flexibility for part-time and distance learners. It is delivered exclusively by approved centers through face-to-face sessions, including lectures, tutorials, seminars, as well as through distance and online modes.
This qualification involves internal assessment by the center and external verification by Stars College, focusing on criterion-referenced standards tied to specified learning outcomes. To pass, learners must present evidence of meeting all outcomes and assessment criteria, with the Assessor determining overall achievement and maintaining an audit trail of the judgement process.
Completing the Stars College Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Management opens doors to various academic advancements, such as pursuing the Stars College Level 6 Diploma in Teaching and Learning. With Ofqual approval and regulation, successful learners may qualify for direct entry into the third year of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree program.
To succeed in our English-taught qualifications, applicants must possess a crucial proficiency in English. All centers should adhere to the requirement that learners demonstrate language comprehension equivalent to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 5.5 for eligibility to enroll in our programs.
Centers offering our qualifications mandate that non-native English speakers, without the last two years of schooling in English, demonstrate English proficiency before acceptance into English-taught programs. Proficiency equivalents include CEFR level B2, PTE Academic 51, and IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading and Writing. The center is responsible for determining the required evidence for individual learner proficiency verification.
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