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Post-14 Further Education and Skills (Cert Ed) at Nottingham College - UCAS

Nottingham College

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of Derby

Post-14 Further Education and Skills (Cert Ed)

Course summary

This new Level 5 Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) 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. 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. About the course You will study at our Basford campus, however this may change to an alternative 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 modules are subject to change. The content of courses is reviewed regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and prospects. Assessment You will learn through a mixture of coursework, observations of teaching practice, self-evaluation, reflective tasks, written assignments, presentations and some group tasks. Throughout the course, you will also deliver at least 50 hours of teaching. You’re required to undertake research and write in an appropriate academic style using Harvard Referencing systems. All assessments require you to apply theory to your own practice and you will engage with learning theory. You will be observed on your professional practice and take part in group and individual presentations, as well as formal academic writing. Progression opportunities: After you have completed this course, this 120 credit Level 5/6 qualification enables you to achieve a full qualification to teach in the FE and skills sector (Post 14). If you achieve the Level 5 Certificate of Education and wish to progress to graduate status, you may be able to join the third year of our BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies degree, awarded by The Open University. Once you have achieved this qualification you can secure a teaching role in the post-14 sector as a qualified teacher and with further experience you could progress into educational management or leadership. Some of you will want to achieve an assessor qualification, especially if you are teaching apprentices or undertaking workshop/workplace training. This course offers a foundation for professional development and enables you to apply for professional formation (QTLS) which is now equated with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Modules

Exploring the FE Teaching Role; Professional Practice 1; Learning Theories Applied; Professional Practice 2; The Curriculum Examined; Core Pathway: Examining Subject Pedagogy.

Assessment method

You will learn through a mixture of coursework, observations of teaching practice, self-evaluation, reflective tasks, written assignments, presentations and some group tasks. Throughout the course, you will also deliver at least 50 hours of teaching.


How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You must have: -A Level 3 qualification in the subject you will be teaching. -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. -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

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/courses/certificate-in-education-post-14-further-education-and-skills-part-time


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £3375 Year 1
England £3375 Year 1
Northern Ireland £3375 Year 1
Scotland £3375 Year 1
Wales £3375 Year 1
Channel Islands £3375 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £3375 Year 1

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 .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Post-14 Further Education and Skills (Cert Ed) at Nottingham College - UCAS