Preston College Higher Education Prospectus

CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION Awarded by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) The Certificate in Education THIS CERTIFICATE: This qualification is aimed at those hoping to teach in a range of post 14 Education and Training settings. Developing you to become a reflective practitioner, capable of evaluating teaching, learning and assessment strategies, you will develop a firm theoretical framework in education, research and pedagogy. Building confidence, to meet the continually changing demands of education and training, the course provides opportunities to develop an active network of teaching practitioners, sharing best practice and improving the quality of teaching and learning in Education and Training. As part of the programme, you will study a selection of modules from teaching, learning and assessment to action in research and wider perspectives in education and training. You are also required to undertake at least 150 hours of teaching practice, with the completion of eight successful teaching practice observations, totalling eight hours. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Preston College operates a flexible admissions policy, welcoming applicants with a wide range of qualifications and/or experience, with each application assessed on its own merit. We also recognise prior learning/attainment (RPL) and experience, meaning it may be possible to map some of your existing qualifications against the modules for the Certificate in Education qualification. If this applies to you, we will discuss this with you at the interview stage. For those interested in the Certificate in Education, who have recently been in education, we would expect an applicant to have Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths and a Level 3 qualification in the subject specialism they wish to teach. Examples include: Level 3: A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your chosen teaching subject specialism PLUS GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 and above, or equivalent, including English. Applicants without a Level 2 qualification in Maths should study this along side this programme Other qualifications: The ability to communicate fluently, accurately and effectively in professional spoken English (IELTS 7.5 or equivalent) Other requirements: A teaching or training contract or a voluntary placement for a minimum of 75 hours of teaching per academic year An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is also required for this course This degree had a 100% achievement rates in academic year 2019/20! 56