UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Education and Training (Further Education and Skills Sector), Preparatory
Approved by: University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Start: Throughout the year.
Location: University Centre
Level: 5
Institution code: H65
UCAS code: n/a
Course Details
This part time free-standing qualification is particularly suitable if you are interested in teaching and want a short qualification that does not have a minimum teaching requirement, or if you have just started a teaching role. It can also give you a 'taster' of teaching if you are unsure about whether teaching is for you.
The certificate is worth 20 credits at Level 5 on the Certificate in Education or PGCE (Education and Training) framework and is also equivalent to the first module of the Certificate in Education and PGCE (Education and Training), allowing you to progress onto a full teaching qualification at a later date if you choose to. You will need to undertake bridging activity and secure a placement with the assistance of your tutor.
It will give you a clear picture of the knowledge and skills required for teaching, learning and assessing in the Further Education and Skills sector.
The Preparatory Certificate is primarily for those wishing to work in job roles including trainer, assessor, instructor, demonstrator, mentor, and pastoral mentor. Institutions have their own qualification requirements and you are advised to check with your employer as to whether this target qualification is suitable for your current/future role or if you will need the full PGCE/Cert Ed.
This qualification does not confer QTS. If you progress to successfully complete the full PGCE or Certificate in Education, you can then apply for QTLS status through the Education and Training Foundation. You will need have QTS to be employed as a qualified teacher in a secondary school, academy or free school.
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Why choose us?
Small class sizes
You won’t be learning in a large lecture theatre with hundreds of other students, as you could at a traditional university.
Face-to-face learning
With in-person learning and direct tutor support, we offer an engaging student experience.
Extensive Support
Comprehensive and tailored one-to-one academic and personal support, helping you thrive both academically and personally.
How much will this course cost me?
Tuition fee loans cover university/college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university/college by Student Finance England, so you don’t need a pot of money up front.
They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn and not how much you owe and you won’t need to start paying them back until you are earning more than a certain amount.
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It’s never too late to learn
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 years or above). Even if you don't have the entry requirements, you may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience, so we would consider your application on an individual basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We want to make your university education as flexible and affordable as possible. We offer a number of financial support options to help you go further by staying local. You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England.
=== They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
Yes. We have a dedicated team of staff on hand to help guide you through the admissions process, from selecting the right course, to completing your UCAS application and applying for financial support.
=== If you have any questions, or need help at any stage, call the Retention and Progression Team on 0151 353 4444, or email careers@hughbaird.ac.uk.
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Important terms, conditions and disclaimer information about our courses can be found on our Wider Information Set.
It should be noted that all courses are subject to periodic review, usually every five years, by the awarding partner organisations. Any potential planned changes made to course content following such reviews shall be communicated on the University Centre website and in writing to individual students / applicants.
While we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place any day of the week.
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