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Certificate in Education Level 5

Course Overview

This nationally-recognised course dramatically enhances your employability as a teacher. It leads to the award of Certificate in Education at NQF Level 5 by University of Plymouth. This course also has the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) embedded into its structure.

On successful completion, it provides the opportunity to achieve QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) status in the Further Education and Skills Sector. As part of the entry requirements, you will need to provide evidence of appropriate professional practice - a minimum of 100 hours of direct teaching practice, plus 30 hours additional professional practice over the duration of the course. This should be in a leading role that carries the full range of teaching, learning and assessment responsibilities.

The modules studied may include:

• Learning, Teaching and Assessment
• Theories of Learning and Managing Behaviour
• Curriculum and Society
• Wider Practice and Professional Development.

Course Overview

Course Overview

This nationally-recognised course dramatically enhances your employability as a teacher. It leads to the award of Certificate in Education at NQF Level 5 by University of Plymouth. This course also has the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) embedded into its structure.

On successful completion, it provides the opportunity to achieve QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) status in the Further Education and Skills Sector. As part of the entry requirements, you will need to provide evidence of appropriate professional practice - a minimum of 100 hours of direct teaching practice, plus 30 hours additional professional practice over the duration of the course. This should be in a leading role that carries the full range of teaching, learning and assessment responsibilities.

The modules studied may include:

• Learning, Teaching and Assessment
• Theories of Learning and Managing Behaviour
• Curriculum and Society
• Wider Practice and Professional Development.

Assessment

Assessment Methods

A variety of interactive teaching and learning methods are used to engage all learners and provide a stimulating HE learning environment. For example – classroom-based sessions, small and large group work, class discussions, seminars and individual tutorials. Learning technologies are also used where appropriate to offer innovation and creativity. Each module is assessed by a written assignment, professional portfolio and two observations of teaching practice.

Entry Requirements and Progression

Progression

Completion of the course could lead to full-time or part-time employment in the Further Education and skills sector. Recent graduates have gone on to work in a variety of Further and Higher Education institutions regionally and nationally, for example Bridgwater & Taunton College and other training roles within the National Health Service (Musgrove Park Hospital).

Entry Requirements

Typically entrants will have:

• Access to a minimum of 130 hours of professional practice in education or training
• (minimum of 25 hours teaching practice per module)
• English and maths qualifications at Level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade 4; grade C or equivalent)
• Access to regular mentor support in your specialist area is desirable
• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your specialist area.

Relevant professional, industrial or commercial experience will be considered if formal qualifications are not available or relevant

Fees

The course fee is £4250.00* per year of study.

For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.

*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.

Policies and Regulations

June Open Event – Bridgwater Campus

15th June 2023