This diploma develops understanding of policy, management theory and practice in education, building leadership, planning, accountability and team development skills for effective education adminis...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification develops practical and theoretical understanding for education administration and management through a structured programme of mandatory units and coursework-based assessment.
Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification
6 mandatory units
120 credits in total
1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT)
480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Pass/Fail grading with coursework assessment
The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Management is designed to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in education. It gives learners the opportunity to engage with the challenges facing education professionals and policy makers while building knowledge needed to work effectively in management roles across the education sector.
Develops understanding of policy, management theory and educational practice
Builds knowledge for effective management in the education sector
Combines theoretical and practical learning
Focuses on leadership, planning and accountability
Strengthens development and team leadership skills
Supports roles in education administration and management
Through the mandatory units, learners develop knowledge and applied understanding across teaching, lifelong learning, operational planning, leadership, professional practice, and educational resource management.
Understand theories and principles of education, training, learning and assessment
Analyse principles and issues relating to lifelong learning in education
Manage human and financial resources in educational organisations
Prepare, implement, monitor and revise operational plans in own area of responsibility
Understand leadership in education and assess own leadership capabilities and performance
Apply reflective practice and continuing professional development in education and training
This qualification is intended for learners who want to build or progress into education administration and management roles and for those seeking broader understanding of leadership and management in education.
Aspiring education managers
Education administrators seeking progression
Team leaders in education and training settings
Practitioners moving into management responsibilities
Professionals involved in planning, quality and performance in education
Learners preparing for higher-level study in education management
Applicants are expected to meet OTHM entry requirements. Centres may also require evidence of English language competence where applicable.
A relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 diploma or an equivalent recognised qualification
Learners must be aged 18 or over at the start of the course, or be mature learners with relevant management experience
Assessment is coursework-based and learners must demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit to achieve a pass. Assessment tasks across the qualification include portfolio work, reports, case study and coursework.
Coursework-based assessment across all units
Pass/Fail grading structure
Evidence must meet all unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Assessment formats include portfolio, report, case study and coursework
Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue study towards a relevant degree top-up programme with advanced standing at many universities in the UK and overseas.
Progress into education administration and management roles
Progress within existing employment in the education sector
Advance to relevant degree top-up programmes
Access university progression opportunities in the UK and overseas
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