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Education &
Teacher Training
Courses
Our Education & Teacher Training courses combine both academic study and professional practice placements to help you gain confidence alongside learning key teaching principles and theories from supportive mentors that can be applied to practice, enabling you to pass on your technical, vocational, and academic passion onto the next generation.
understanding teaching principles
Learn the skills, knowledge and professional values necessary for a teaching career within the further education sector with our Education & Teacher Training courses. Our courses cover the teaching of both academic and vocational subjects though encouraging practice across a range of levels which endorse opportunities for future employment.
Each course provides a thorough understanding of teaching principles and you will be able to apply them to your chosen subject area in practice, supported by theoretical contexts. You will be supported and encouraged during training which is delivered by experienced and knowledgeable professionals.
Staff who teach on our Education & Teacher Training courses thrive on developing students who are going into the educational landscape both in Cornwall, nationally and internationally. The Staff range of expertise from early years through all age phases of education, enable our students to make a difference to learners within their educational setting.
Jess Cowen - Programme Team Leader
practical learning
For full time students, placements are provided at Truro and Penwith College. 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.
employability
The programme encourages practice across a range of levels which endorse opportunities for future employment. Graduates are recognised as being trained at a grade 1 college and therefore face a better range of employment opportunities. Teaching opportunities are gained both in county and out of county.
student support
You will be studying and practicing in a supportive teaching environment with excellent mentors who are passionate about teaching and want to share that with you. Recently Ofsted inspected Callywith College, where graduates from the programme have been employed, reported that teachers have a passion for the subjects they teach.
Cornwall SCITT
Cornwall School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) offers exemplary training to teach with a partnership of local early years, primary and secondary schools, a special needs academy, an alternative provision academy and Truro and Penwith College. With an exceptional training and employment record, Cornwall SCITT provides bespoke subject and school support for trainee teachers with an established strong reputation within Cornwall and further afield.
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed your specific subject knowledge and learnt the skills needed to teach your chosen age range effectively, from the basics of structuring and planning lessons through to developing personal skills and confidence in front of a class.
Select a pathway
All
FdA Early Years Practice
Full Time
Truro College
T Level Education and Childcare
Full Time
Penwith College
T Level Education and Childcare (Assisting Teaching Pathway)
Full Time
Truro College
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Full Time
Truro College
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Full Time
Penwith College
Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Full-Time
Full Time
Truro College
Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Part-Time
Part Time
Truro College
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Full-Time
Full Time
Truro College
School Leaver
T Level Education and Childcare
Full Time
Penwith College
T Level Education and Childcare (Assisting Teaching Pathway)
Full Time
Truro College
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Full Time
Truro College
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Full Time
Penwith College
T Level Education and Childcare (Early Years Pathway)
Full Time
Truro College
University Centre
FdA Early Years Practice
Full Time
Truro College
Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Full-Time
Full Time
Truro College
Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Part-Time
Part Time
Truro College
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Full-Time
Full Time
Truro College
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (inc. Diploma in Teaching) Part-Time
Part Time
Truro College
BA (Hons) Education and Training
Full Time
Truro College
FdA Childhood Education
Full Time
Truro College
FdA Teaching and Learning
Full Time
Truro College
Adult & Professional
C&G Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Part Time
Penwith College
Get into Teaching Taster
Part Time
Truro College
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce ( Early Years Educator) )
Part Time
Penwith College
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Part Time
Penwith College
NCFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Part Time
Truro College
C&G Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Part Time
Tregye
NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Technical Occupational Entry in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Part Time
Truro College
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status
Part Time
Truro College
our stories
Simon – BA (Hons) Education and Training
From coaching future Olympians in fencing to preparing the next generation in the classroom, Simon’s journey is an example of the power of accessible education.
Natasha – BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
Single parent Natasha’s unwavering determination and passion for a fair education saw her overcome personal challenges to complete her degree.
Amber – BA (Hons) Education and Training
With an award-winning approach to education, Amber hopes to become a Primary school teacher following her time at the University Centre.
Bo’s Story
Determined to see change for future young people, Bo decided to study Level 3 Childcare & Education at Penwith College and hopes to pursue a career where she can support and empower young people with disabilities.
The course was incredibly flexible and being able to study part time alongside working full time as a lecturer helped me achieve my career ambitions.
Dean - Certificate in Education (Part-time)
