Teaching (Education)

Course

In Plymouth

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Plymouth

About the course

Access to Higher Education courses are designed for students aged 19 or over. If you are aged 18 or under, this course may not be suitable for you. Please contact us on or 01752 305300 if you would like any help discussing alternative options.

Do you want to retrain as a teacher? Are you looking at various teacher training options? This CAVA Access to HE programme at City College Plymouth offers fantastic opportunities to retrain for a rewarding job as a primary school teacher, secondary school teacher or other career in education and childhood studies. This one year, full-time course will enable you to progress to university in your chosen subjects, depending on your aspirations and the combination of modules you choose. If you previously went straight into a job after leaving school, or you have taken stock and want a new career direction, this course offers the chance to study alongside other mature students, tutored by experienced, motivational and supportive lecturers. You may be required to study GCSEs in English, maths or science depending on your career and university aspirations. Please note the College course title is a suggested progression route, you must check with your preferred higher education institution to ensure that this course meets their entry requirements.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
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To succeed on this course you need to be committed towards your study and focused upon your career choice. This route is designed for adult students (19+). Funding is not available for those aged 18 and under, and we would recommend that alternative vocational qualifications and A Levels are considered which support progression onto further or higher education and employment.Applicants must hold a minimum grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and maths, or a level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy t hold these qualifications are encouraged to discuss their options for a...

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Subjects

  • Access
  • Options
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Maths
  • University
  • School

Course programme

What you'll learn

Academic subjects may include:

  • biology
  • maths
  • English

Total credits – 45 at level 3Academic preparation skills units subjects may include:

  • examination techniques and practice
  • education studies

Total credits – 15 at level 2 or ungraded level 3.

Placements, Voluntary Work and Paid Employment

It is essential that you are aware if your university course requires you to have prior experience before applications are made. You will need to complete at least 15 days of classroom practice before the 1st of October. Learning outcomes on some units and subjects are explicitly about reflecting on your own practice and the environment in which you are/have been working. If you do not have any classroom experience you might not be able to secure a place at university. It is essential that you organise this placement and your own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. Lack of work experience would not exclude you from completing the Access course, however it may impact on your application to university.

GCSEs

GCSE equivalences in maths, English and science are no longer part of the Access Diploma. It is up to you if wish to enrol on GCSEs alongside your diploma, if you do not currently hold a recent 9-4 (A*-C) qualification. Your chosen university may not require its applicants to have GCSE or may be happy with previously achieved qualifications, such as O Level, level 2, etc.It is your responsibility to ensure that you have clarified if enrolling on a GCSE is appropriate for you. If your university course does require you to study at GCSE level you could study alongside your Access Diploma, however you must understand the implications of not achieving your GCSEs. Although it does not affect your achievement of an Access Diploma it may compromise your place at university if you achieve the Access Diploma but do not achieve your GCSEs. Some universities encourage applicants to apply for university without GCSEs and complete equivalences between application and enrolment with the university (again, this is something you have to clarify).Alternatively, you may wish to study your GCSEs the year before or after Access study. GCSE classes are held during the day and in the evening and are currently FREE if you do not hold a current qualification. You will have to apply for GCSEs as a separate course, as well as your Access course, if this is your preference. The national changes in GCSE requirements for mature students are currently under negotiation with all universities, and subject to change.

Teaching (Education)

Price on request