Teacher Training

Course Factsheet

Post Graduation Certificate in Education (Part Time)

About the Course

This qualification is open to all new in service, pre service and pre employment teachers, trainers and tutors in the Lifelong Learning Sector. The certificate is designed for those who are employed in a full teaching role having responsibility for learners throughout the learning process and engaging in teaching on a range of academic levels within their subject specialism. Full Award trainees would be expected to use resources they have designed and evaluated, deliver learning across a range of levels, subjects and learner types, and contribute to a range of programmes of varying lengths. The programme leads to QTLS status.

Entry Criteria / Additional Information

All PGCE entrants / applicants must have the following:-

• a first degree or equivalent
• A level 3 NQF qualification in their teaching subject specialism if other than their degree
• A level 2 NQF in literacy or equivalent. (GCSE English C and above). Applicants who do not hold the level 2 in literacy or the equivalent should undertake the adult online L2 literacy qualification before starting the programme.
• 150 hours of teaching which may be voluntary over the course of the programme.

APL of a maximum of 10 credits will be given to entrants who are holders of a threshold award 'Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector' from any other awarding body providing it is at Level 1HE / 4NQF against the equivalent part of the Certificate programme. APL of a maximum of 20 credits will be given to entrants who are holders of a 'Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector' from any other awarding body providing it is at Level 1HE / 4NQF against the equivalent part of the Certificate programme.

Fees

£650

List of Modules

The qualification is made up of 6, 20 credit modules. PGCE Trainees undertake 3 modules at level 1HE/4NQF (year one), 1 module at level 3HE/6NQF and 2 modules at Masters level 4HE/7NQF (year two). The qualification comprises the following study and activities

• An initial assessment of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills and commencement of the Professional Development Portfolio
• Module One: Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Module Two: Aligning Teaching Learning and Assessment
• Module Three: Teaching and Reflecting on own Practice (level four)
• Module Four: Action Research: Deconstructing Practice
• Module Five: Professional Values and Inclusive Practice
• Module Six: Teaching and Reflecting on others Practice (level six).

Progression

Post Graduate Certificate Students will have 60 credits at Masters level and can progress onto the MA Educational Research and the MED as well as the Post Graduate CPD Framework.

How To Apply

To apply for this course, complete the Application Form . Additional printed copies are available from Course Enquiries, Tel: 01995 642211 E-mail: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk

Please return the completed application form to the Admissions Office, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY

Myerscough College - general contact details

Address: Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston
Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone: 01995 642211 Email: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk Website: www.myerscough.ac.uk

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