Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills Sector) (Full-time)

Certificate in EducationCourse ModulesWhat our Graduates doEntry Requirements

The course is designed to encourage students to achieve the aims through engaging in activities which are directly related to their own teaching context. Students are assessed through a mixture of essays, reports, assignments and practical tasks as appropriate for the learning outcomes of each individual module. This course is designed for trainees who are not currently in teaching roles or who are new to the profession.

The Certificate in Education full-time route is a one year, pre-service teacher training programme.

An interesting, challenging course which is giving me hands-on experience of what it means to be a teacher.



Course Content
Certificate in Education Modules offered: – (15 credits at Level 4, 105 credits at Level 5)

Certificate in Education (Further Education and Skills Sector) Module outline

Module Assignments

All modules are split into two sections, theory and practical, equating to approximately 5,000 words.

The theory assignments are in a variety of formats from projects to presentations, essays to on-line discussions.

The practical assignments are graded observations designed to supportive and informative in order to facilitate improvement of your teaching practice to a target of a minimum of Ofsted grade 2 by the end of the course. These also include a marked post-session reflection.

All modules are split into two sections, theory and practical, equating to approximately 5,000 words.

The theory assignments are in a variety of formats from projects to presentations, essays to on-line discussions.

The practical assignments are graded observations designed to supportive and informative in order to facilitate improvement of your teaching practice to a target of a minimum of Ofsted grade 2 by the end of the course. These also include a marked post-session reflection.

After successful completion of the one year Certificate in Education, students may progress to further higher education study, for example, a degree or the level 5 Certificate in Continuing Education Teaching Literacy and ESOL or the level 5 Certificate in Teaching Numeracy.

Micro-teach assessment, literacy and numeracy assessment, essay writing assessment, group discussion and satisfactory interview, a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your subject area and vocational experience, minimum level 2 qualifications in English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy). Two satisfactory references. Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)* enhanced check (*Please note there is a charge of £44 for a DBS check) and Colchester Institute sourcing a suitable placement. There is also a requirement to complete at least 100 hours of teaching in a suitable post 16 environment.

For further details please contact Neil Barnes, Head of Teacher Training and Development, 01206 712933 or Neil.Barnes@colchester.ac.uk

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

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Braintree

CM7 5SN

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for full-time courses at a minimum NQF level 3
or above or full-time English Language Programmes.

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Print off and complete the International Applications Form and return it to:

International Admissions Officer

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL