Course Introduction

This course is designed for anyone who is teaching post-14 learners, paid or voluntary, in a further education (FE) setting, training establishment, special school, academy, prison or young offender institution.

The teaching will build on your experiences, enabling you to put new ideas into practice. The course is also suitable for those who are trainers as part of their role.

You will study at our Basford campus, however this may change to an alternative campus.

You will study the following modules:

Exploring the FE Teaching Role
Professional Practice 1
Learning Theories Applied
Professional Practice 2
The Curriculum Examined
Core Pathway: Examining Subject Pedagogy.

Please note that our modules are subject to change. The content of courses is reviewed regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and prospects.

You will learn through a mixture of coursework, observations of teaching practice, self-evaluation, reflective tasks, written assignments, presentations and some group tasks. Throughout the course, you will also deliver at least 50 hours of teaching.

Course Information

Qualification

Certificate in Education Post 14 Further Education and Skills (Level 5)

Level

Level 5

Entry Requirements

You must have:

A Level 3 qualification in the subject you will be teaching.
A Level 2 English and maths (English and Mathematics Level 2 equivalency qualifications will be accepted if recognised by the Society for Education and Training's QTLS eligibility.
At least 75 hours teaching per year, external applicants must have their teaching at Nottingham College.
A subject specialist mentor.
Photo ID
A copy of your DBS

Teaching & Assessment

You’re required to undertake research and write in an appropriate academic style using Harvard Referencing systems. All assessments require you to apply theory to your own practice and you will engage with learning theory. You will be observed on your professional practice and take part in group and individual presentations, as well as formal academic writing.

Progression

After you have completed this course, this 120 credit Level 5/6 qualification enables you to achieve a full qualification to teach in the FE and skills sector (Post 14).

If you achieve a Level 5 Certificate of Education and wish to progress to graduate status, you may be able to top up with our BA (Hons) Applied Education Studies.

Additional Information

This qualification is awarded by the University of Derby.