The Professional Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education course has
been developed and approved to meet the national Education and Training
Foundation Standards (ETF) for teachers working in the Life Long Learning
Sector. The course has been devised by the University of Wolverhampton and its
partner colleges, with a view to providing a coherent course of study, which
enables teachers to be able to reflect upon and develop within their teaching
role.
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Post Compulsory Education Professional Graduate Certificate (Teaching)
Level 6 - Professional & University
Post Compulsory Education Professional Graduate Certificate (Teaching)
The Lifelong Learning Sector includes teaching professional and vocational
qualifications in colleges, sixth form colleges, adult education centres,
offender education, private training providers and work-based learning. Benefits: This course provides the theoretical knowledge and practical
support needed to gain the accreditation of a highly regarded initial teacher
training qualification. Course Length: The course will be offered on a part-time day basis over two
years.
Course Length: 30 Weeks
There are a number of ways entry to this course can be accepted. Please see attached programme specification for full details.
Continuous assessment – through assignments, research projects, teaching practice and presentations.
The University of Wolverhampton has devised a range of post-graduate awards which allow progression from the Professional Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education qualification.
Year 1 modules:
- Introduction to Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Professional Development 1
- Subject Specific Studies 1
Year 2 modules:
- Curriculum Policy and Practice
- Professional Development 2
- Subject Specific Studies and E-Learning