Postgraduate Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Full-Time
This bespoke qualification is designed for those who wish to teach in Further Education and the post-sixteen training sector. Full-time Teacher Training is available through an intensive one-year programme involving two full days of lectures at Truro site and three-days in placement.
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- Professional and Knowledgeable Tutors
- Supportive Teaching Environment
- High success and Employment Rates
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
The course is a must for those who have made the decision to teach in Further Education. The PGCE encourages practice across a range of levels which endorse opportunities for future employment. Our centre is fortunate enough to have a range of courses where the student can demonstrate their practice; from pre-GCSE to University Degree programmes.
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 centres being built at both Truro Campus and at Bodmin. 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 to the next generation.
Click here to read our Education students’ stories and discover their experiences at the University Centre.WHAT WILL I LEARN?
During your PGCE, you will gain the relevant skills to cover a wide range of jobs within education; skills and specific knowledge of which is listed below:
- Methods of teaching, planning and delivery remote and face to face
- Writing a scheme of work
- Writing a lesson pla
- Barriers to learning
- Assessment methodology
- Models of reflective practice
- Pedagogical theories
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
After the successful completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy a successful career in Education.
The methods of assessment and study for this course include:
- Coursework in each module – reports, essays, reflective writing.
- Teaching Portfolio including a reflective journal
- Practical observations
- Formative presentations
- A range of teaching methods using all approaches to education.
- Professional enquiry
- Evidence-based practice
- Teaching Practice (minimum 250 hours) over 2 years for PT and 1 year for FT.
- Breadth of practice hours – to aid holistic development within teaching and learning
- All applicants must have Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English.
- All applicants are expected to interview for a position on the course
- Good information and communications technology (ICT) skills.
- Level 6 degree in subject specialism for PGCE applicants
- Applicants with overseas qualifications can check their compatibility with the UK equivalent through UK ECCTIS, which provides an advisory service. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
- English language requirements
- If English is not your first language then we’ll need evidence of your proficiency in English as follows:
- IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in all four elements, or accepted equivalent English qualification as listed on our English language requirements.
To apply for a teacher training course please visit our How to Apply page and complete the relevant application form.
Please contact HE Education team for further information.
01872 305749
heeducation@truro-penwith.ac.uk
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.
The awarding body for this course is University of Plymouth.
