Part Time Professional Graduate Certificate in Education/Professional Certificate in Education

Awarding Body

University of Glamorgan

UCAS code:C22, Route A , Route B

Course Content

A flexible two year part-time course which meets the Department of Employment guidelines for teachers and trainers, who are employed full-time or are seeking full-time employment in the adult education sector including higher and post-compulsory education.

Course Features

Flexible modes of attendance (full day or afternoon/evening) delivered at a local college

Courses delivered by practitioners currently working in further education and the community

Underpinned by current professional standards and accredited by SVUK

Elements of the course can be undertaken bilingually

Friendly and accessible course team
Career Prospects and Progression

A career in teaching or training part-time or full-time in the adult sector.

Modules

Year 1: Concepts and processes of teaching; Applying teaching skills; Managing learning and assessment; Professional Practice Year 2: Curriculum planning in the PCET sector; Innovative teaching and learning; professional practice; Two option modules.

Method of Assessment

Practical classroom experience, assignment work and a reflective professional development journal.

Course Length

2 Years

Time of Delivery

Day and Evening

Campus

Pibwrlwyd Campus

Bilingual Provision

Students can use Welsh with their tutor and submit assignments in Welsh

Entry Requirements

All applicants should have a higher level academic, craft or equivalent professional qualification. A good level of communication, numerical skills and information technology skills are essential. Applicants to the postgraduate programme must be graduates before they enter the programme. It is also essential for students to be able to acquire 200 hours of teaching practice over the two years. There may be opportunities for students to undertake this placement within Coleg Sir Gar; however, this will depend on the nature of a student's professional specialism and Coleg Sir Gar cannot guarantee a placement. The PGCE will not be awarded retrospectively.

Full-time or Part-time

Part Time