Course modules
Year 1
Preparation for Education and Training
Entry requirements & additional information
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in all the specialist subjects¹ they will be/wish to teach.
- GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent).
- Where English is not the applicant’s first language: The ability to communicate fluently, accurately, and effectively in professional spoken English A current (IELTS 7.5 with no element lower than 7.0 (or equivalent) ².
- Completion of a satisfactory course interview³.
- Where the trainee is studying the in-service route: Provide confirmation of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- ¹ Specialist subject: Where the subject is regarded as SEND, the applicant must have a L3 SEND qualification.
- ² IELTS certification date must be within two years of the point of application.
- ³Applicants also need to demonstrate at interview and through references that they have the potential to become a good teacher.
If applicants have non-standard qualifications, they should contact the college course leader to enquire about equivalences. Applicants for placements in vocational subjects will need to demonstrate suitable industrial/employment experience. Applicants for placements in academic subjects are usually expected to have a degree in the subject.
Please note that if you continue your teacher education onto a course with a placement requirement, (Intermediate Certificate, Certificate in Education or PGCE) you will be required to show evidence that you have achieved GCSE mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent).
Progression
- Introductory Certificate in Further Education and Skills
- Intermediate Certificate in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Further Education and Skills)
- Post Graduate/ Certificate in Further Education and Skills
Special requirements
Through the Looking Glass: The Partnership produces an annual professional journal of trainees’ Action Research reports. This is a valuable opportunity for trainees to have their work published and copies cost approx. £10. It is also a useful learning resource for you when you carry out your own research.
Teaching materials: The provision of your own laptop/computer and stationery is essential for this course.
Additional Costs that are mandatory for this course:
DBS requirements: Your placement will require you to have an up to date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate. The current cost of this is £44 for an enhanced check. If you are already employed as a teacher this will already have been done by your employer.
Travel to and from your placement and observations of peers and other teachers is at your own cost.
Teaching materials: If you are a pre-service trainee (on a voluntary placement) you may be allocated a photocopying allowance at your placement setting, but many trainees find that they need to supplement this themselves.
