Part Time Certificate in Education (Cert Ed) and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)Year 2

This course is for you if:
You are teaching at least six hours a week in further or adult education or other Lifelong Learning context and wish to gain the full professional Diploma, namely Cert Ed or PGCE (DTLLS) Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. You must have successfully completed Year 1 of the course or an equivalent programme.

Timetable:
Thu 9:30 - 17:00
Course Start Date (s): Sep

Fee Information:
There are a small number of courses where the full fee has to be paid by everyone, these are known as Commercial Activity Programmes (previously known as FULL COST courses). Unfortunately, we do not offer any reductions or discounts irrespective of age, status or circumstances.

About the course:
In Year 2 of the course, which is assessed at Level 5 (Cert Ed) or Level 6 (PGCE), you will study the following modules:
*Continuing Personal and Professional Development
* Wider Professional Practice
* Managing the Learning Environment
* Blended Learning
* Curriculum Development for Inclusive Practice

Assessment:
Formal continuous assessment is based on a range of evidence including assignments, presentations, academic posters, teaching materials, reports on and self evaluations of teaching. This evidence, requires reflection on theory and practice, is presented as a portfolio for each module. Informal formative assessment methods are also used. Activities include discussions, group and individual tasks and role play. Emphasis throughout is given to reflection on practice through a combination of self, peer and tutor assessment.

After the course:
All students successfully completing Year 1 and teaching at least 6 hours per week can progress onto year 2 at either level 5 (Cert Ed) or level 6 (PGCE) as appropriate. Achievement of either Cert Ed or PGCE (DTLLS) will provide you with access to QTLS which recognises that you are fully qualified to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. You can apply to the Institute for Learning (IfL) for QTLS on achieving DTLLS.