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Level 4+
PGCE (part-time evening) Teacher Training for Post-16 Further Education
COURSE OVERVIEW
This two-year nationally recognised qualification, validated by the University of Brighton, is for those who are unqualified, but are currently working in teaching or training with post-16 learners. You are also eligible for this course if you do not currently teach, but have secured 50 or more hours of teaching or training for the coming academic year.
The course offers two distinct routes – ProfGCE and Certificate in Education – and which route you will study on depends upon your previous highest level of qualification (see Entry requirements tab for further details). However, both are formal qualifications that allow the recipient to teach Post-16 education in formal education settings, such as FE colleges, Sixth Form colleges, and private training institutions.
The course consists of one evening of lessons a week, for 30 weeks, and the expectation that each student will deliver a minimum of 50 hours of teaching per year within a teaching or training institution. Lessons are delivered face-to-face at our central Brighton campus, with some sessions being delivered as distance “blended” sessions.
Our part-time courses are “in-service” which means that we expect students to either be employed in an educational institution already, or be able to secure their own teaching placement – we do not find placements for students on this route.
If you are interested in moving into teaching or training in this sector but have no teaching hours in place, then the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, or full time PGCE may be appropriate alternative routes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
ProfGCE:
The course offers two distinct routes – ProfGCE and Certificate in Education – and which route you will study on depends upon your previous highest level of qualification:
- An Undergraduate degree
- A Level 2 qualification in English language and a Level 2 maths at grade 4/C or above
- A secured teaching placement of 50 hours minimum per year
- A secured mentor who is PGCSE qualified and ideally works within your discipline
- Successful interview
Certificate in Education:
- No formal qualification is necessary, but a Level 3 in Education and Training is desirable
- A Level 2 qualification in English language at grade 4/C or above. Level 2 maths at a grade 4/C is desirable
- A secured teaching placement of 50 hours minimum per year
- A secured mentor who is PGCE qualified, and ideally works within your discipline
- Successful interview
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive your qualification to teach Post-16 education in formal education settings, such as FE colleges, Sixth Form colleges, and private training institutions.
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
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The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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