PGCE Young People and Adult Learning Specialists

More about the course

This PGCE Young People and Adults course is perfect if you have a degree and would like to teach a specialist vocational subject area in the 14+ sector. You will have a passion for education and your specialist subject in particular, and will want to inspire young people and adults to enjoy learning about the subject.

You will undertake a placement of 100 hours to develop your teaching practice in an education setting. As this course is full-time, it is intensive in nature and is intended for those who wish to study on a full-time basis.
Trainee teachers will analyse the many changes currently affecting the further education and skills sector. They will develop their knowledge of various teaching approaches and techniques to become a skilled and reflective teacher.

With the support from experienced tutors from a range of sectors across the industry, trainee teachers will receive real life examples and industry contact including workshops and placements to understand the complex, ever-changing and exciting world of teaching.

Entry requirements

Hold a good level degree in the subject area you are wanting to teach
You must have a proficient standard of language, literacy, numeracy, and ICT. These areas will be assessed through your application and as part of the induction process
You must confirm you are available for a minimum of 100 teaching hours and have the support of a subject specialist mentor prior to enrolling on the programme, suitable and supportive placement however these cannot be guaranteed
If English is not your first language, you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5
Entry on the programme will be dependent upon a valid enhanced DBS check which must be carried out by the college in line with government policy

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. This also secures units which attach Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CATS) points. These can help successful trainees progress onto Masters Degrees in Education.

What will I learn?

Year 1 – level 6 modules

Developing teaching learning and assessment in education and training
Theories principals and models in education and training
Inclusive teaching in a specialist area

Year 2 – level 7 modules

Developing teaching learning and assessment in education and training
Wider professional practice
Understanding and managing behaviours in the learning environment

How is the course taught?

Taught sessions
Seminars
100hrs teaching practice

How am I assessed?

Assignments
Presentations
Professional discussions
Observation of teaching practice

Where can I progress?

The course fully meets the requirements for the Initial Teacher Education for the post compulsory sector and can lead to QTLS. The placement allows for the opportunity to impress future employers and potentially gain employment.

MEd in Education and Professional Development.