Course summary
The Certificate in Education/Professional and Post-Graduate Certificate in Education are unique awards of the University of Huddersfield. On this course, you'll have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, and the ability to identify your ongoing needs for professional development. This course has two study mode options: Part-time, Pre-service - for learners not currently in a teaching role; we will provide you with a suitable placement in a department in the college, subject to availability. Part-time, In-service - for learners already in possession of paid or voluntary teaching hours. The course helps to prepare you for playing a full part in the teaching, administrative, and curriculum development activities in colleges and in other education and training organisations including: sixth forms; further, higher and adult education such as in hospitals, the prison service and uniformed services such as the military; and private training providers.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
You should hold a Level 3 qualification in the subject you wish to teach, and those wishing to qualify for the Professional Graduate Certificate should also have a UK first degree in a specialist area. For those with a degree there may be an opportunity to undertake a Master's Level Post-Graduate Certificate in Education. You should have relevant work experience in you specialist subject areas which would normally be at least two years’ experience in your vocational area, although not necessarily in a teaching/training role. In addition you must also: • provide Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances • provide two satisfactory reference • complete a satisfactory interview including an interview with the subject area manager of the area you wish to teach in Whilst not essential, it is highly desirable that you have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (e.g. GCSE, 'O' Level, Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy). As part of the course you are required to undertake a teaching placement in an appropriate setting consisting of a minimum of 50 hours of direct teaching each year. Depending on your subject specialism, we may be able to help and support you to achieve this.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3475 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3475 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3475 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3475 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre: Selby College
Abbot's Rd
Thunderhead Ridge
Selby
YO8 8AT