University of Sunderland

In-service PGCE Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET)

* Exceptions may apply.  Please see Fees and Finance for further information.

Introduction

This programme leads to a Professional Certificate or Certificate in Post Compulsory Education and Training, the main recognised qualification for the post-14 sector in the UK. It can count towards Diploma and Degree programmes.

The programme will develop your knowledge and practical skills in designing, delivering and assessing post-compulsory learning programmes. It is ideal for teachers, lecturers or trainers.

The programme is offered in association with the following colleges:

*Bishop Auckland,  Gateshead, East Durham College, Tyne Metropolitan, South Tyneside, City of Sunderland and Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington.

Applications are to be made directly to the college of your choice

Contact Email Addresses

Bishop Auckland, Elaine Mattinson (01388) 443000 ext. 2300

email: elaine.mattinson@bacoll.ac.uk

Sunderland College, Nicola Scott (0191) 511 6499

email: nicola.scott@citysun.ac.uk

East Durham, Tina Weir (0191) 518 8217

email: tina.weir@eastdurham.ac.uk

Gateshead, Julie-Ann Stobo and Gillian Forrester (0191) 4904641

email: julie-ann.stobo@gateshead.ac.uk

or

email: gillian.forrester@gateshead.ac.uk

Hirst Welfare Centre, Ashington contact Tracey Conley

ell.enquiries@sunderland.ac.uk

Tel:0191 515 3845

Tyne Metropolitan, Fiona Lawrence (0191) 229 5396

email: fiona.lawrence@tynemet.ac.uk

South Tyneside, Sue Wallace (0191) 427 3500

email: sue.lawrence@stc.ac.uk

All applicants to this course are required to have undergone the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure process prior to commencement of study on their chosen programme.

Applicants are also required to complete a medical pro forma.

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Course Content

This part-time course is offered in three stages with a number of exit points:

PTLLS - Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector;

DTLLS - Diploma to teach in the Lifelong Learning  Sector.

Year 1

Modules

• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
• Practical Teaching and Professional Development 1
• Developing Theories of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
• Practical Teaching and Professional Development 2

Year 2

• Contextualising Policy and Curriculum
• Enhancing Learning through Innovation and Change
• Practical Teaching and Professional Development 3

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Entry Requirements

Year 1 and Year 2
For the Professional Graduate route you will need a degree in the subject you plan to teach.

For the Certificate route you will need a qualification in the subject that you will teach, at least at Higher Education Level 0 or at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 3, or an Advanced Craft Certificate or equivalent.

A minimum of 60 hours teaching in a PCET teaching context on a regular and planned basis.

Year 2
An academic, vocational or professional qualification at HE Level 0 equivalent or above.

A minimum of 90 hours teaching (these may include 20 hours from Year 1) in a PCET teaching context on a regular and planned basis.

Year 2
It is possible to enter the course with advanced standing which would require the same subject specific qualifications outlined above. In addition, advanced standing is awarded through the following:

Completion of PG/CE Years 1 and 2 plus an assessed bridging process. Other equivalent qualifications and experience may be considered on application.

In addition to the subject qualifications it is a certification requirement that all students must have evidence of achievement at NQF Level 2 in literacy and numeracy.

Additional learning support will be arranged in order to fulfil the personal literacy and numeracy demands of the course.

If you do not possess standard entry qualification, you may apply to be considered for exceptional entry, on the grounds of prior learning and experience.

How to Apply

Please apply to the college where you would like to study the programme, apart from students wishing to study at Northumberland College who should contact the university directly.

See information above.

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Fees and Finance

The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.

Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.

For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.

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Teaching and Assessment

You will be taught by methods that encourage you to reflect on your professional development and in ways which will help you to engage with relevant educational research and policy developments.

These consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, directed learning, student centred learning, group work and independent research.

Assessment is carried out through assignments, group work, reports, seminars, presentations and observed teaching practice.

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Career Opportunities

Your PG/CE (PCET) will enhance your employment and promotion prospects throughout the post-compulsory sector.

Also if you would like to continue your studies it counts towards Diploma, Degree and Masters programmes in Education.

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Facilities

*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.

Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.

CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.

Further information is available from:

http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/

For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.

If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.

Please visit:

http://www.student-software.co.uk/

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Related Courses

• BA (Hons) Education and Training
• PGCE Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET)

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