PGCE Post-16 Education and Training
(with optional ESOL or literacy or numeracy specialist routes)
GTTR code XQ33
Full-time, Part-time
This course is subject to reapproval
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Teacher education
Related subjects • Education studies
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This course gives you the qualification you need to teach in the area of post-16 education and training (previously known as post-compulsory education and training). It is suitable whether you are new to teaching and need us to find you a placement or whether you are already working as a teacher or trainer and want to become qualified.
The course is endorsed by the national framework for teaching qualifications and leads to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status in post-16 education and training, which is the equivalent of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in schools. After successfully completing it, you also gain a level 7 qualification and can take credits towards a masters level course.
This course develops you as a teacher, develops your knowledge and understanding of educational ideas and theories and introduces you to the latest developments in the post-16 context.
You apply the course theory through teaching practice. This consists of at least 120 hours of teaching for the year. During the course, University staff and your placement supervisor/mentor observe your teaching practice eight times.
Areas of post-16 education and training include • further education colleges • higher education institutions • adult and community learning providers • private training companies • public services.
We have partnerships with schools, colleges, community providers local authorities and public services, so we can offer a placement which matches your specialist area or an area of interest. You may also be able to take a specialist route to gain the qualification you need to teach functional skills or English to speakers of other languages (ESOL)
If you do not have an undergraduate degree or equivalent and need an initial teaching qualification, you can study
• CertEd Post-Compulsory Education and Training (with optional ESOL, literacy and numeracy specialist routes)
Related courses
Full-time – typically one year
Part-time – typically two years
To study the course full-time apply to GTTR online at www.gttr.ac.uk or call 0871 468 0469.
To study the course part-time complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Full-time typically £7,500.
Part-time typically £3,750 a year. Part-time students who are already employed are eligible for a discount.
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
2014/15 academic year
Typically £7,500
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
• practical teaching observations • presentations • planning and evaluation exercises • preparation of teaching materials • written assignments
Luke Maisery (1:06)
Luke, who has been training to teach film studies, talks about his experiences.
Lynsey Hanson (2:24)
Lynsey talks about training to teach construction on our full-time route
Antonino Micalizzi (2:24)
Antonio tells us about his experience of studying part-time whilst working on a part-time basis.
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Luke Maisery (1:06)
Luke, who has been training to teach film studies, talks about his experiences.
Lynsey Hanson (2:24)
Lynsey talks about training to teach construction on our full-time route
Antonino Micalizzi (2:24)
Antonio tells us about his experience of studying part-time whilst working on a part-time basis.
Steven Elliott
PGCE Post-16 Education and Training, 2013 graduate
I have been involved with the training of apprentices and trainee engineers while I have been working in the engineering industry. I have always enjoyed this part of my career and it made me realise that I wanted to develop my teaching skills further. Passing the PGCE PCET means that I can work in further education colleges and through that pass my knowledge and experience to future generations of engineers.
I struggled with the reflective practice aspects of the course the most. Having to write in the first person, about me, through reflective practice seemed very strange at first. When I was working in engineering most of my writing had been presented in a report or recommendation style. I almost didn’t know where to start with my reflective work, but with advice and support from my tutors my reflective writing has improved immensely.
Since starting the course in September I have seen the changes that I have made to my knowledge and professional development, but I've also noticed how this course has enhanced my confidence, personality and self-esteem. My family and friends have commented on the developments I have made and how this has had a positive impact my life.
Although at first changing career and moving outside my comfort zone seemed very daunting. After taking those first steps into teaching I have realised that this is the most exciting career move I could have made. The decision to change career and return to studying is a life changing decision, my advice is to take the leap and start a journey to the rest of your life.
As for my plans for the future, initially I hope to secure a position in a further educational college to gain further teaching experience and progress my professional development. I would like to continue with my studying and gain a Masters in Education and eventually progress into teaching in a university.
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Steven Elliott
PGCE Post-16 Education and Training, 2013 graduate
