Professional Graduate Certificate of Education

This programme is aimed at teachers and trainers from Further, Tertiary and Higher Education,nurse education, police training, commercial training, adult education, community education, the fire brigade or the prison service.

Description

This is a two-year part-time course in association with the University of Derby, intended for full and part-time teachers and trainers in the lifelong learning sector.
This qualification is a requirement for gaining the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status via the Institute for Learning (IfL).

Please note that the qualification gained at the end of this programme is for teachers in the lifelong learning sector; it is not a qualification for the school sector (although you can teach post-14 in schools with a relevant subject area).

How long is the course?

Two years.

This is a part-time course requiring weekly attendance. Afternoon and evening sessions are available for year one.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment methods are varied and may include written reports, presentations, case studies, individual/group projects and reflective statements. Where modules are work-related, assessment will relate to your own organisation and/or vocational setting.

What will I study?

• Preparing to Teach Plus (FE and Skills sector)
• Developing Practical Teaching Skills
• The Theory of Teaching and Learning
• Curriculum Development and Design
• The Teaching Professional
• One of a range of optional modules including Independent Research, Teaching in Schools, Managing Behaviour and Technology Enhanced Learning

Module titles may change.

What can I go on to study?

On completion of the Professional Graduate Certificate of Education, you can progress to a relevant Masters degree.

The Professional Graduate Certificate of Education qualification is worth 40 CATS credits at Level 4, 20 credits at Level 5 and 60 credits at Level 6.

Other related courses at the college

• Certificate of Education (Teacher Training)

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss qualifications, experience and any other related issues.

For the Professional Graduate Certificate you must hold a relevant undergraduate degree in the area in which you wish to teach.

You must also have a minimum Level 2 qualification in literacy on entry – you will not be able to access the course without this. If you do not hold a Level 2 numeracy, you must gain this within the first year of the course (an additional fee will be payable if you need to attain this qualification).

As this is an ‘in-service’ course, applicants will need to be in a teaching situation for a minimum of 75 hours per year.

How much does it cost?

Course fees are payable for each year of all university level courses. To identify your course fees and the financial support that may be available to you, please see the HE section of the website or contact a member of the HE team at the college.

How do I apply?

You can apply online or request a paper-based application form by calling the HE Team on 01623 627191 ext 8092 or by sending an email to heteam@wnc.ac.uk

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