These publications will help you build your knowledge of the Diploma. The Practitioner Guide provides a broad-based starting point, with essential information on the principles that underpin the qualification. The line-specific handbooks take the Diploma themes into the context of your delivery.
The Practitioner Guide to the Diploma is relevant for all lines of learning and levels, whether you are new to the Diploma or have already started planning and development work. Reflective activities can be used independently or as group exercises. Examples of good practice in problem solving and innovation provide models that you may like to use in your own programme.
Practitioner Guide to the Diploma (PDF 7.58MB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 1: Introduction (PDF 597KB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 2: Reflective practice (PDF 998KB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 3: Assessment and the Diploma (PDF 796KB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 4: Collaborative working (PDF 966KB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 5: Generic learning (PDF 1.45MB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 6: Information, advice and guidance (PDF 1.05MB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 7: Personalised learning (PDF 1.35MB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 8: Applied learning (PDF 252KB)
Practitioner Guide chapter 9: Appendix (PDF 352KB)
These publications are for you if you are delivering, or planning to deliver, the Diploma in any of the currently available lines of learning, at any level. They provide essential support for delivery of the principal learning and project components, as well as key information for effective teaching and learning and guidance on collaborating with your Diploma colleagues.
Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance (PDF 5.80MB)
Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (PDF 4.86MB)
Diploma in Creative and Media (PDF 5.32MB)
Diploma in Engineering (PDF 5.60MB)
Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies (PDF 5.44MB)
Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies (PDF 6.06MB)
Diploma in Hospitality (PDF 6.20MB)
Diploma in Information Technology (PDF 5.83MB)
Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design (PDF 5.41MB)
Diploma in Public Services (PDF 1.91MB)
Diploma in Retail Business (PDF 2.2MB)
Diploma in Society, Health and Development (PDF 4.51MB)
Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure (PDF 1.83MB)
Diploma in Travel and Tourism (PDF 2.08MB)
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