Cert Ed / PGCE / ProfGCE in Post-Compulsory Education and Training (with Mathematics and Numeracy)

Course Summary

This Post-Compulsory Education degree is suitable for applicants with Mathematics or Numeracy subject experience from a wide variety of areas and industries. It leads to a teaching qualification in the post-compulsory education sector. The awards meet the national professional standards, and allow you to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS) when you have completed your course. QTLS has been recognised as equivalent to QTS allowing holders to work in secondary schools. We equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the demanding role of teacher / lecturer. The course is endorsed within the national framework for the sector and constitutes the University's equivalent of the Diploma in Education and Training.

The aims of the course are to prepare students to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning activities in the post-compulsory education sector and to help students to develop appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes. It equips students with an ability to reflect upon and learn from their professional practice and build students' confidence in their ability to perform their professional roles whilst creating a sound foundation for further professional and career development.

The post-compulsory education sector covers a multitude of different educational environments including: colleges of further education, community learning and development centres, places of work adult education centres ,libraries, archives and information services, private training organisations,sixth form colleges,prisons and young offender institutions,voluntary and charity organisations universities. On gaining the award, students typically pursue a career in one of these areas teaching as Mathematics or Numeracy lecturers or tutors. QTLS is completed post-qualification and within your employing institution through professional formation, which involves you demonstrating your skills and knowledge in your professional practice. Applications are made by you through the Society for Education and Training and the time frame for completion is determined by your individual circumstances.