This Level 7 PGCE course is designed for anyone who is teaching post-14 learners, paid or voluntary, in a further education (FE) setting, training establishment, special school, academy, prison or young offender institution.
This qualification is subject to validation and is planned to be taught full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years).
About the course
The teaching will build on your experiences, enabling you to put new ideas into practice. The course is also suitable for those who are trainers as part of their role. You will study at our modern Basford campus.
You will study the following modules:
-Exploring the FE Teaching Role
-Professional Practice 1
-Learning Theories Applied
-Professional Practice 2
-The Curriculum Examined
-Core Pathway: Examining Subject Pedagogy.
Please note that our modules are subject to change.
The content of courses is reviewed regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and prospects.
Teaching and assessment
You can expect a variety of teaching strategies and methods are used to maximise your learning: practical teaching experience, presentations, workshops, one-to-one, whole group teaching, small group teaching, blended learning and independent learning.
As a graduate, you’ll be expected to demonstrate sound intellectual and academic skills at levels 6 and 7 through a range of written and practical module assignments. The main assessment methods you will encounter are observation of professional practice, group and individual presentations as well as formal academic writing.
Progression opportunities
The PGCE Post-14 Further Education and Skills gives you a real head start in your teaching career. On completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status via the Society for Education and Training. Valued by employers, QTLS status demonstrates your commitment, skills and knowledge, adding real substance to your CV.
Our PGCE also puts you on the fast track to achieving a master's degree, providing you with 60 credits at master's level.
You must have:
Level 2 English and maths (English and Mathematics Level 2 equivalency qualifications will be accepted if recognised by the Society for Education and Training's QTLS eligibility.)
A Level 3 qualification in the subject you will be teaching.
An Honours Degree at minimum 2:2.
At least 75 hours teaching per year, external applicants must have their teaching at Nottingham College.
A subject specialist mentor
Photo ID
A copy of your DBS https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/courses/post-graduate-certificate-in-education-pgce-post-14-further-education-and-skills-part-time
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0. |
Please be advised that the College is not currently authorised by the UK Government to offer places to students from overseas who require a student visa (formerly known as a Tier 4 visa) to study in the United Kingdom.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland & EU | £4125 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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Email:he.team@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Phone:0115 838 0700
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Email:he.team@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Phone:0115 838 0700
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