Secondary Engineering, PGCE

The award is offered at three levels. All are recognised teaching qualifications, but the postgraduate awards will allow fast-track entry to Masters courses:

• Professional Graduate Certificate in Education
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

The choice of which qualification to take will be made while on the course, successful completion of which will lead to recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The course aims to develop an understanding of the specialist subject in the context of the National Curriculum. In particular, the principles involved in the teaching and learning of the subject across the full age and ability range and the professional values and practice, subject knowledge and understanding commensurate with the particular subject specialism. This includes how children learn and how they develop cognitively, socially and physically and the understanding, skills and personal qualities necessary for managing the learning environment.

All trainees undertake a course of education and professional studies which develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a first teaching post in a secondary school and builds a foundation for further professional development. This is a sequence of whole cohort keynote lectures on whole school topics that affect all trainees. They are supported by seminar opportunities guided by specialists who help trainees to make appropriate connections with their subject specialisms.

For more information about a teaching career specialising in engineering visit the Teach Engineering website.

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The course aim is to engender in trainees a strong teaching capability and expertise in both engineering and design and technology. Trainees will experience stimulating and exciting projects which explore established and new materials and technologies. This not only raises trainees' knowledge and skills level but also establishes a strong foundation for innovative curriculum development, especially in the context of engineering in secondary schools.

On joining the course, trainees will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of manufacturing technology, engineering design or control and electronics. They should be able to apply this knowledge to the planning and management of high quality teaching and learning opportunities. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) will be key elements of this course.

It will combine taught modules, school and further education college placements, and visits to industry enabling trainees to become confident and competent teachers of engineering. The course will provide trainees with:

• an understanding of the nature and philosophy of engineering in schools and of its place in the curriculum
• knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for design and technology
• a capability to maximise learning opportunities through innovative lesson planning and class management, based on a sound understanding of the importance of effective assessment and monitoring strategies
• an understanding of the broader responsibilities of the teacher in the general school community and its local and national settings
• health and safety training (DATA accreditation).

University-based subject application studies and education and professional studies are continuously assessed by course work on a modular basis. A separate, formal assessment also takes place in practical teaching.

Home students can apply for a student loan for tuition and maintenance fees. In addition students may be eligible for maintenance or special support grants. More information on the funding for Initial Teacher-Training courses can be found on Gov.uk and the National College for Teaching and Leadership (formerly the Teaching Agency) website.

The Design and Technology department is based in the Maudslay building on the City site. The specialist facility houses both undergraduate and postgraduate initial teacher-training courses in Design and Technology and Engineering. For further information on our facilities visit the School of Education website.