Program Overview

Further Education and Skills Certificate in Education (CertEd)

Overview

This course is aimed at those wanting to teach young people over the age of 14 in further education and skills settings.

Course Details

Course Structure

• Year 1 Core Modules
  • Developing Learning and Teaching in my Subject
  • Professional Practice 1
• Year 2 Core Modules
  • Enhancing Learning and Teaching in my Subject
  • Professional Practice 2

How You Learn

• Attend college one evening a week and are in a placement or job role where you can put your learning into practice
• Taught through seminars and workshops
• A range of specialist tutors contribute to your seminar sessions
• The course has a substantial element of teaching practice
• You are encouraged to develop your teaching skills by observing experienced practitioners, using simulations or training classes, and by watching good practice video footage

How You Are Assessed

• Your knowledge, professional skills, and ability to integrate theoretical and practical aspects of your experience is assessed
• Assessments align with the Department for Education’s requirements for the sector
• You are assessed through a practice portfolio, podcast audio or video, observations of teaching practice, and written assessments such as writing a critical essay, a report, and a portfolio

Entry Requirements

• If you are training to teach vocational subjects, you require a Level 3 qualification in the subject that you are going to teach, plus significant experience of working in the sector
• If you are training to teach academic subjects, you require a first degree from a UK higher education institution or equivalent qualification
• You also need GCSE (or equivalent) in English and maths grade 4
• You also attend an interview that includes an application form, submission of two references
• Referees must confirm that they know of no reason why you cannot work with children
• Admissions will also check there are no breaks in your employment or education history

Employability

Career Opportunities

• Graduates go on to work in a variety of professions including further education colleges and training organisations, sixth form colleges, secondary schools or higher education institutions
• Some have furthered their studies through relevant continuing professional development or masters’ courses at the University

Work Placement

• You undertake a teaching practice placement that forms an integral part of your teacher training
• You are placed in two further education and skills settings, to encounter a range of teaching opportunities
• You receive support from two mentors, a subject specialist who is competent and teaching in your subject area, and a pastoral support mentor for more general advice and support

Professional Accreditation

• This qualification meets the national units of assessment and overarching professional standards
• It also meets the national requirements for practitioners carrying out the full teaching role
• On completion of the full award, you have met the national requirements for the Diploma in Teaching (DiT) and are in a position to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS)
• Please note this course does not confer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Part-time

• Length: 2 years
• Attendance: 1 evening a week
• Start date: September
• Semester dates

Fees

• Fee for UK applicants: £TBC

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