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Further Education and Skills Cert Ed / PGCE

Further Education and Skills Cert Ed / PGCE

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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Teaching / Training In Further Education

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Introduction:

The Further Education and Skills sector plays a vital role in supporting diverse learners and can have a profound impact on the lives of students. This PGCE in Further Education and Skills will prepare you for a career in the sector by focusing on work-based learning in the local community. You’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery as you develop your professional identity as an educator – giving you the confidence you need to shape learning, teaching and education.

Studying with NTU, you’ll cover key educational theories and get to grips with curriculum design and planning. You’ll gain the skills and hands-on experience to become a resilient and accomplished practitioner.

This course is designed for you if you are new to working as a practitioner in an educational setting. We’ll provide you with an exciting and rewarding placement opportunity where you’ll give real-life context to your learning as you carry out teaching practice alongside your studies.

Careers and employability

The PGCE Further Education and Skills course prepares you for a career teaching in the Further Education and Skills sector.

As well as roles based in further education colleges, sixth form centres, alternative provision, independent learning providers, you may also consider working in prison education or community centres.

This includes a range of diverse and rewarding employment opportunities, such as:

Lecturer

Tutor

Instructor

Assessor

Teaching Assistant

Support Worker

Careers Advisor

Learning Mentor

Achievement Coach.

Careers Team

Our award-winning Employability team is here to inspire and enhance your career planning, whichever path you choose. Whether you wish to go on to further study or to look for job opportunities, we can guide you to be a successful candidate.

Modules

This module embeds the Award in Education and Training (AET) and the Certificate in Education and Training (CET) and focuses on developing a basic range of learning, teaching and assessment strategies to prepare you for your placement. The content includes managing behaviour, learning about learners and policies and procedures that underpin teaching roles. You will deliver a short teaching session (microteach) to peers and evaluate it; this provides you with confidence, new skills and specific areas to work on when you go in to your teaching placement.

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Entry requirements

A UK honours degree, at a minimum Third Class; If your degree is in a subject other than your intended subject specialism, an A-level at grade C or equivalent in your intended subject specialism would be required.

University information

NTU is one of the biggest and most popular universities in the UK offering a number of benefits for postgraduate students. The University offers a variety of taught Masters degrees, PhDs and professional qualifications in over 40 subject areas. Whether you are looking to further your knowledge in a chosen subject, improve your prospects or want to change careers, NTU has the course for you. The combination of academic excellence, focused...more