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University of Worcester: PGCE - Further Education
| Institution | University of Worcester |
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| Department | Institute of Education |
| Web | http://www.worcester.ac.uk |
| admissions@worc.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01905 855111 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - PGCE
Summary
Train to teach in colleges, sixth-form, adult education centres, workplace training facilities and various other further education providers.
Overview Our postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) will prepare you to become a further education teacher.
You’ll gain experience through placement in a further education setting, whilst receiving tailored tutor support. When not on placement, you’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops and interactive lesson simulations.
When you successfully complete this course, you will be eligible to apply for QTLS (Qualified Teacher Training and Skills) with the Society for Education and Training. This is an additional qualification that is undertaken after the PGCE. It is equivalent to QTS, the schools sector professional status, and is intended to further support teachers who teach in further education.
Subject Specialisms Beyond the classroom, we’ll enrich your subject knowledge based on your chosen specialist subject. You will receive at least seven days of subject specialist training and connect with others who have chosen your route. Subject specific training include working in small groups to develop subject teaching skills, for example, analysing your subject curriculum and practising subject teaching strategies.
This means we can offer course teaching places across the breadth of the Further Education and Skills (FES) sector
After your PGCE course, you can progress to qualify for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills, (QTLS) which is only conferred by the Society for Education and Training (SET).
You need a recognised Level 3 or above qualification in the subject area you are teaching to apply for QTLS.
Placements You’ll complete a minimum of 18 hours a week on placement over an 8-month period of the course, teaching in a further education setting, so you experience a variety of teaching situations. You may attend placement in a college, work-based learning environment or adult and community setting, with support from university tutors and on-site subject mentors. This experience provides you with further expert subject support.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please see the University website for up-to-date information |
Summary
The PGCE in Further Education at Worcester is a teaching qualification. It provides access to excellent learning and training opportunities across the FE sector: further education colleges, work-based learning and adult and community settings. The course is suitable for graduates who want to train to teach in the post 14 sector which is celebrated for the diversity of its learners, learning locations and subjects on offer.
Trainees who complete the course will be eligible to apply for QTLS (Qualified Teacher Training and Skills) with the Society for Education and Training. This is an additional qualification that is undertaken after the PGCE. It is equivalent to QTS and is suitable for those who may consider teaching post-14 learners in the schools sector. Please note that to apply for QTLS through SET (Society for Education and Training) you would need a recognised Level 3 or above qualification in the subject area you are teaching.
The course is designed to provide generic core content on teaching, learning and assessment. This is complemented by subject specialism training and development days which are delivered in smaller subject groups.
Collaborative working features across all aspects of course teaching and teaching practice; this approach is key to making the course successful, stimulating and enjoyable.
Key Features - Teaching placements in relevant settings to support effective subject specialism development
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Focus on current Professional Standards throughout the programme
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Possible progression route to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) - equivalent to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Please note that to apply for QTLS through SET (Society for Education and Training) you would need a recognised Level 3 or above qualification in the subject area you are teaching
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Highly skilled and experienced tutors
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A cohesive programme that successfully links theory and practice through carefully chosen teaching, learning and assessment activities
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Collaborative, research-informed learning tasks
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The course offers the following subject specialisms: Sports PE and related subjects; Special Educational Needs and Disabilities; Art and Design; English and ESOL; Performing Arts and Health and Social Care.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please see the University website for up-to-date information |
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