Program Overview

Education & Training (Further Education & Skills)

Introductory Cert

Overview

The Introductory Certificate in Education and Training is a part-time course that usually takes up to one academic year. It covers the first two modules of the Certificate in Education or PGCE, the nationally recognised qualification for educators in the further education (FE) and skills sector.

Why Study with Us

• You could study and train to be a teacher at one of eight UCLan partner colleges across the North West.
• A wide range of teaching and training roles are available across the further education and skills sector.
• Our course is well established and enjoys an excellent reputation in the FE and skills sector.

What You'll Do

• You will start your training to become a teacher in the further education and skills sector.
• Learn from experienced tutors as they model inspirational teaching that you can use in your own practice.
• Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills you need to work in this exciting and dynamic sector.

Modules

Compulsory Modules

• Teaching, Learning and Assessment in the further Education and Skills Sector
  • Module code: TS2000
  • The aim of the module is to provide trainee teachers with the necessary foundational skills for teaching, learning, and assessing in the Further Education and Skills (FES) Sector.
• Developing Subject Specialist Practice
  • Module code: TS2001
  • The aim of the module is to develop your professional skills and behaviours as reflective subject-specialist practitioners in the Further Education and Skills (FES) Sector.

Entry Requirements

• If you're new to teaching (pre-service) or already teaching (in-service) in the FE and skills sector, you can apply for the Introductory Certificate in Education and Training.
• This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.

Fees and Funding

• Please consult your chosen partner college(s) for more information about fees and funding as well as course-specific additional costs and optional costs.
• There may be scholarships and bursaries available to support you at your chosen partner college(s).

Learning and Assessment

• The course will introduce you to planning and principles of learning. You'll look at methods of teaching, learning and assessment. You'll also learn about the underpinning educational theory.
• Your teaching placement is a central feature of the course. You must to teach for a minimum of 30 hours of teaching over the duration of the Introductory Certificate. You also need to take part in 50 hours of non-teaching related activity.

Future Careers

• The Introductory Certificate in Education and Training opens up a wide range of teaching and training opportunities across the FE and Skills sector.
• There are also opportunities to progress to complete the full PGCE or Certificate in Education.
• Teaching opportunities exist in organisations including:
  • Further education (FE) colleges
  • Sixth forms
  • Alternative provision in pupil referral units (PRU)
  • Adult and community learning
  • The NHS
  • The prison service
  • The police service
  • Private sector training organisations
• The Introductory Certificate is primarily for those wishing to work with the 14+ age group and possible job roles include:
  • Trainer
  • Assessor
  • Instructor
  • Demonstrator
  • Mentor
  • Pastoral mentor