Level 6 Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) PCET

Course Overview

The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE PCET) is for you if you are a graduate from a relevant subject looking to gain a nationally recognised teaching qualification to work in further education and the broader post-compulsory sector.

On the course, you will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of successful practice in Post- compulsory Education and your confidence as a professional practitioner.

This is located in the Sixth Form Academy (SFA).

This course is run in partnership with the University of South Wales.

Career Prospects

You may progress to a postgraduate business-related programme, for example: the MA in Education. Graduates have employment prospects in further and adult education, for example: teacher, lecturer, post-16 teaching assistant or study coach.

Course Modules

The programme will include lectures, seminars, tutorial and practical workshops. You are required to have a substantial teaching practice placement in both years of study.

Your teaching will be observed during both academic years. Modules include: Planning for Learning, Assessing for Learning, Developing Professional Practice, Case Study Research, Text-Talk and Literacies and Extending Professional Practice

Assessment

You will have to complete written assignments, practical assessments, reflective journals and a poster presentation as you progress through the programme. Your teaching will be observed during both academic years.