**Overview** This Certificate in Further Education and Training (CertEd) course gives you a formal teaching qualification and prepares you for work in further education and training. You can study this course full-time at the University or part-time at our partner colleges – Chichester College, Chichester College Crawley Campus, Eastleigh College, Isle of Wight College, St Vincent College campus or Havant and South Downs College. As well as learning the most effective techniques for teaching in further training and education, you'll also develop subject specific knowledge by working closely with course teachers and work-based subject mentors. After the course, you'll be able to take up teaching roles in further education colleges, sixth-form colleges, private training providers or top up your Certificate to a BA (Hons) Education and Training degree. You'll also be eligible for membership of the Society for Education & Training (SET). **Recognised by:** The PGCE is a professional teaching qualification which is recognised by further education providers in the UK. PGCE graduates can also apply to the Society for Education and Training (SET) to gain QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning & Skills) status. **What you'll experience** On this Further Education and Training course you'll: - Develop your skills as a teacher through practical activity and theoretical study around further education - Join fellow professionals from many different backgrounds for lectures and seminars, creating an effective peer network where you can share ideas and experiences - Get more than 100 hours of work experience on teaching placements arranged by the University (full-time only) Full-time course The full-time version of this course is ideal if you're not already working in teaching. If you study this course full time, the working hours are similar to a full-time job – times will vary but you'll generally be at the University or on placement from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Part-time course The part-time version of this course is ideal if you're already working in further education. If you study this course part time, you'll go to one of our partner colleges once a week. You'll also need to have a teaching placement with an identified subject mentor that includes at least 50 hours of teaching a year. **Careers and opportunities** When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. What can you do with a Further Education and Training CertEd? Previous students have gone on to work in: - further education colleges - sixth-form colleges - private training providers - public services - voluntary organisations After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Teaching block 1 This teaching block focuses on developing you as a teaching practitioner. There are 2 modules: 1.1 Planning, Assessing and Evaluating Teaching and Learning Programmes 1.2 Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Learning in a Specialist Subject Area Teaching block 2 This teaching block focuses on providing you with a wider knowledge of the education sector. There are 2 modules: 2.1 Professional Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector 2.2 Curriculum Design in a Specialist Subject Area We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You'll complete two teaching blocks over the course of study, with each teaching block consisting of two modules. Each module consists of two to three assignments. You’ll be assessed through: research-based essays teaching practice files lesson observations logging personal development You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: X301

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

A level 3 qualification within your subject delivery area coupled with sufficient experience to establish professional competence. Formal qualifications, experiential learning and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are also considered. All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. In addition part time students are required to have secured their own teaching placement where you will teach at least 50 hours per year and have an identified subject mentor. Full time students will be provided with a teaching placement by the university.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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**Undergraduate fees for 2022 entry will be available shortly.** For further fee information please visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

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