On our Intermediate Certificate (Level 5) you'll study the first three modules of the Certificate in Education or PGCE. This is the nationally recognised qualification for educators in the further education (FE) and skills sector. It covers FE colleges, training providers, and sixth forms.
Why study with us
- You could study and train to be a teacher at one of eight UCLan partner colleges across the North West.
- Discover a wide range of teaching and training roles that suit you.
- Our course is well established and enjoys an excellent reputation in the further education and skills sector.
Award: Intermediate Cert
Delivery: Partner college
Study mode: Part-time
Duration: 1 year
Campus: Blackburn College, Carlisle College, Furness College, Hugh Baird College, Lakes College, Myerscough College, St Helens College or Wigan & Leigh College
Start dates: September and January
What you'll do
- Begin your training as a teacher in the further education and skills sector.
- Learn from experienced tutors as they model inspirational teaching that you can use in your own practice.
- Apply the latest thinking on teaching to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to work in this exciting sector.
Alternative initial teacher education courses
If you find that the Intermediate Certificate isn’t for you, you might want to consider one of our other Initial Teacher Education courses:
Future careers
The Intermediate Certificate in Teaching, Learning and Assessment opens up a wide range of teaching and training opportunities across the FE and skills sector. There are also opportunities to progress to complete the full PGCE or Certificate in Education.
Entry requirements
If you're new to teaching (pre-service) or already teaching (in-service) in the FE and skills sector, you can apply for the Intermediate Certificate in Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in all the specialist subjects you will be teaching
- GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent)
- GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or OfQual approved equivalent)
- Where English is not your first language: the ability to communicate fluently, accurately and effectively in professional spoken English (IELTS 7.5 with no element lower than 7.0 or equivalent)
- A teaching contract or a voluntary placement across two institutions, which includes a minimum of 75 hours of teaching practice (including 10 hours online synchronous teaching), a minimum of 50 hours of non-teaching practice, a named subject specialist mentor in the primary placement location, and a named pastoral mentor in the primary placement location
- Completion of a satisfactory course interview
- Completion of a satisfactory subject interview
- Provide confirmation of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, this may include children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Please consult your chosen partner college(s) for more information about fees and funding as well as course-specific additional costs and optional costs.
There may be scholarships and bursaries available to support you at your chosen partner college(s). Please contact your partner college for more information.
Additional costs
As part of your course, there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs. Find out more about additional costs.
This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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