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Professional Teaching Diploma
Shaping Futures: Earn Your Professional Teaching Diploma in Music or Performing Arts Education.
Specialist qualifications designed to recognise educators of music and performing arts, blending pedagogy with practical expertise.
Professional Teaching Diplomas with a Difference
The RSL Professional Teaching Diplomas equip creative arts educators with recognition for their practice. Two levels of award support these qualifications – Level 4 and Level 6 – which sit along-side undergraduate degree level of study benchmarked against the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in the UK.
What are the benefits?
- Specialist Focus: Designed specifically for music and performing arts educators.
- Industry-Relevant Content: Explore and implement techniques used by top educators.
- Pathway to Advanced Roles: Gain credentials for leadership roles in education.
- Flexible Learning: With 1 year to submit, the Professional Diplomas offer a flexible route to a regulated qualification.
- Accredited by RSL Awards: Recognised by leading institutions worldwide.
- Post Nominals: Wear your AssocRSL or LRSL post nominals after your name with pride!
How it works
Get started with your Professional Teaching Diploma effortlessly. Let us guide you through the simple steps to get going…
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Download the syllabus
Download the syllabus to review the requirements and processes for this qualification.
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Purchase your entry
Purchase your entry via the RSL Shop to gain access to your unit modules.
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Gain your new qualification
Upload your work to our submissions portal for moderation by our expert examining panel.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The learning process is at the heart of teaching, as well as the ability to plan and facilitate learning. In the creative arts, teachers need to consider how to create inspiring and motivating lessons which will engage and encourage students, whilst also delivering to students from a wide range of backgrounds and diversities.
The Professional Teaching Diplomas consist of four mandatory core units.
Understanding Learning
Safe Teaching
Planning, Facilitating and Evaluating Learning
Assessment
Level 4
Guided Learning Hours: 60
Total Qualification Time: 1000
Post Nominal: AssocRSL (Teaching)
Level 6
Guided Learning Hours: 120
Total Qualification Time: 2000
Post Nominal: LRSL (Teaching)
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The Level 4 & Level 6 Professional Teaching Diploma is assessed remotely and assessment evidence must be submitted digitally. Learners can submit assessment evidence for single units or for the entire Diploma. A full Level 4 or Level 6 Professional Teaching Diploma requires assessment evidence to be submitted for four units.
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The Level 4 and Level 6 Professional Teaching Diploma will contain assessment outcomes benchmarked against the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in the UK. Learners will need to ensure that they can access the appropriate training or learning opportunities to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding required for this level.
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There are no entry requirements for these qualifications. However, candidates should be aware that there will be an expectation of technical knowledge and understanding covered in previous qualifications.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of certification, and must upload a scanned copy of their birth certificate/passport/other proof of date of birth after their registration has been made.
There are no entry requirements for these qualifications. However:
Level 4
These qualifications are designed for those who have previously completed Grade 8, or equivalent, in their chosen discipline. While the prior completion of a Grade 8 qualification is not compulsory, candidates should already possess the skills, knowledge and experience in line with the standard of a relevant Grade 8 or Level 3 qualification before undertaking this qualification.
Level 6
These qualifications are designed for those who have previously completed the Level 4 Diploma, or equivalent, in their chosen discipline. While the prior completion of a Level 4 or 5 qualification is not compulsory, candidates should already possess the skills, knowledge and experience in line with the standard of a relevant Level 4 or 5 qualification before undertaking this qualification.
It is recommended that candidates have some experience of teaching theory and practice prior to taking this qualification as these units will require evidence of the candidate’s teaching practice.
Syllabus downloads
Download the syllabus specifications for the RSL Professional Teaching Diplomas.
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Diploma Exam: Level 6
Diploma Exam: Level 4
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Once you’ve purchased your Diploma Entry, sign in to complete your entry details and access your unit modules.
General Information
For operational, general information and FAQs relating to our Professional Diplomas, please head over to our help centre.
Diploma Fees
| Level | Price (GBP) |
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| Level 4 Professional Diploma | £310 |
| Level 6 Professional Diploma | £473 |
Retaking Unit Assessments
| Service | Fee |
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| Retaking a single unit(s) | £50 per unit |
| Retaking double unit(s) | £100 per unit |
Enquiries about results / appeals
| Service | Fee | Cap for multiple candidates | Refundable |
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| Remark Level 4 |
£37 per single unit £74 per double unit |
£100 £200 |
if there is a change of grade |
| Remark Level 6 |
£56 per single unit £112 per double unit |
£100 £200 |
if there is a change of grade |
| First level appeal | 60% of exam fee | £150 | if enquiry is upheld |
| Second level appeal | 75% of exam fee | £200 | if enquiry is upheld |
Replacement Certificates
| Service | Fee |
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| Replacement Certificate | £15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Professional Teaching Diplomas are designed to recognise expertise in people who are already working in the creative arts industries. They provide recognition for high level achievement in teaching.
Please Note: It is not a requirement for candidates to be active in the music or performing arts industries, just that the level of performance expected is commensurate with this. The practical and vocational nature of the qualifications is intended to enable candidates to use their real-world professional practice when preparing their assessment submissions, where it is possible and feasible for them to do so.
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Purchase your entry via the RSL Shop. You will then be able to add your details and gain access to your unit modules
Please note however that RSL Professional Diplomas are externally assessed and are not taught by RSL in the form of a course. It is recommended candidates contact a suitable trainer or mentor who can provide them with opportunities for learning and practical application of skills. -
Learners are not required to have any recognised prior learning for these qualifications. However, learners should ensure that they are aware of the requirements and expectations of the qualifications before entering for an assessment.
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