CertEd Post-16 and Further Education

Course description
Gain the qualification you need to teach in the area of post-16 and further education, previously known as post-compulsory education and training (PCET).
It is suitable whether you are new to teaching and need us to find you a placement or if you are already working as a teacher or trainer and want to become qualified.
The course maps to the national framework for teaching qualifications in post-16 and further education, the new Diploma in Education and Training (DET, previously DTLLS). The course is recognised by the professional body (currently the Institute for Learning, IfL) and the sector body the Education and Training Foundation (EtF). It enables you to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status for post-16 and further education, which is equivalent to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in schools. QTLS is currently awarded by IfL who charge a fee for membership and QTLS registration. An employer may be willing to pay the fee for you.
On the course, you
• develop as a teacher
• develop your knowledge and understanding of educational ideas and theories
• engage with the latest developments in the post-16 and further education context
You apply the course theory through your teaching practice. This consists of at least 120 hours teaching over either one year or two. During the course, University staff and your placement or workplace mentor assess your teaching practice eight times.
Key areas covered include • planning and preparing to teach • assessment for learning • teaching methods • behaviour for learning • using technology in teaching and learning • progression against the Teachers Standards • understanding your wider professional context.
Areas of post-16 and further education and training include • further education colleges • school sixth forms • higher education institutions • adult and community learning providers • private training companies • public services.
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