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Certificate in Education Full-Time
Full-time Teacher Training is available through an intensive one-year programme. You will have two full days of lectures at our Truro site and three-days of placement. The course and facilities that come with it will ensure you have the best start to your career, the College is dynamic and moving forward in terms of its curriculum ensuring opportunities for the local community and young people. This course is an excellent way to be part of that and to help pass on your technical, vocational, and academic passion onto the next generation.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
The course is a must for those who have made the decision to teach in Further Education. The programme encourages practice across a range of levels which endorse opportunities for future employment. Our centre within the partnership is fortunate in having levels from pre-GCSE to University Degree programmes available for practice according to the suitability of the trainee. The college has a large student intake and a range of qualifications and subjects; the choice of teaching is much wider for trainees, with new qualifications such as T-levels and increased technical education with STEM and Health Skills centers being built at both Truro Campus and at Bodmin.
TOP COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
A supportive teaching environment with excellent mentors
An opportunity to work in colleges that are graded as “outstanding” by Ofsted
Success and employment rate of our graduates is high
Rigorous training delivered by experienced and knowledgeable professionals
You will receive fantastic training in a positive learning environment with experienced tutors.
Key teaching principles and theories applied to practice
You will have the opportunity to put what you learn into practice with the placement alongside the course.
Fantastic Progression Options
You have the option to continue onto Postgraduate studies of education at The University Center at Truro.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will learn skills and knowledge that will best prepare you for a successful career in education. Some specific areas that you will cover are:
- Methods of teaching, planning and delivery remote and face to face
- Writing a scheme of work and a lesson plan
- Barriers to learning
- Assessment methodology
- Models of reflective practice
- Pedagogical theories
- Classroom and behaviour management
- Curriculum design and sequencing
- Current issues affecting the world of education such as Education for Sustainable Development, and social justice
- Wider professional development
- Roles and responsibilities of teachers, trainers and tutors in this sector.
Modules
- Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Curriculum and Society
- Investigating Theories of Teaching and Learning
- Wider Professional and Personal Development
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
Following this course, you will have the opportunity to progress onto a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, this will help you to widen your skill set and knowledge and better prepare yourself for a career in Education in many capacities.
Other than this, completing this course can give you the skills necessary to enjoy a career in many different areas, including but not limited to:
- Teacher
- Lecturer
- Educational Administrator
- Pastoral Tutor
- Private Tutor
- Work with the educational landscape.
Assessment Arrangements
Methods of Study:
- Assessment: coursework in each module – Reports, essays, reflective writing.
- Assessment: Teaching Portfolio including a reflective journal
- Assessment: Practical observations
- Formative presentations
- A range of teaching methods using all approaches to education.
- Professional enquiry
- Evidence-based practice
- Teaching Practice (minimum 100 hours) over 2 years for PT and 1 year for FT.
- Breadth of practice hours – to aid holistic development within teaching and learning
Entry Requirements
All applicants must have a Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English.
Good information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
Level 3 or above in subject specialism for Cert.Ed. applicants
Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their compatibility with the UK equivalent through UK ECCTIS, who provide an advisory service. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English with IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in all four elements, or accepted equivalent English qualification as listed on our English language requirements.
Non-academic requirements
You’ll be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) Enhanced Disclosure, register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority and complete a criminal convictions self-declaration form. Find all of the important documentation you’ll need when applying for this programme.
All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the application form from the College website: Application form
Please contact the HE Education team for further information.
01872 305749
heeducation@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Information & Support
You’ll be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) Enhanced Disclosure, register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority and complete a criminal convictions self-declaration form. Find all of the important documentation you’ll need when applying for this programme.
All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
Additional Information
Entry onto these programmes is conditional on identifying a suitable placement and mentor. An interview is a prerequisite for entry onto this programme.
Applicants’ subject knowledge should be current and continuing professional development is expected. Applicants will need to commit wholeheartedly to the course and will be expected to complete academic course work in addition to a full teaching practice which includes planning, delivery assessment and evaluation. The college expects quality teaching and the chance to work at Truro and Penwith College is exceptional.
Take your qualifications to the next level – after completing this course you’ll have the option to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
The awarding body for this course is: University of Plymouth.
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What you could earn
Potential Salary
£61,898
Entry Level Salary
£28,793
Average Salary
£94,528
Annual openings in Cornwall
25
Potential Salary
£37,851
Entry Level Salary
£20,058
Average Salary
£50,838
Annual openings in Cornwall
108
Potential Salary
£36,158
Entry Level Salary
£10,330
Average Salary
£59,621
Annual openings in Cornwall
22
Potential Salary
£34,920
Entry Level Salary
£10,137
Average Salary
£54,018
Annual openings in Cornwall
23
Potential Salary
£29,664
Entry Level Salary
£14,010
Average Salary
£40,392
Annual openings in Cornwall
220
Potential Salary
£28,083
Entry Level Salary
£10,121
Average Salary
£42,887
Annual openings in Cornwall
24
Potential Salary
£26,559
Entry Level Salary
£11,884
Average Salary
£41,224
Annual openings in Cornwall
59
Potential Salary
£42,690
Entry Level Salary
£19,891
Average Salary
£65,193
Annual openings in Cornwall
