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Preparatory Cert

Education & Training

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Campus

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Duration

2 Years

Start

January 2024

Delivery

Campus Taught

The Preparatory Certificate taught at our partner colleges is an introduction to teaching in the FE and Skills Sector. Comprising of one module, this course is particularly suitable if you want a short qualification that does not have a minimum teaching requirement or placement.

Teaching is an interesting and rewarding profession, one where you will use your enthusiasm and talents to really make a difference. This qualification will start to equip you to teach in the post 14 Further Education (FE) and Skills sector, which includes FE colleges, sixth forms, adult and community learning, the NHS, offender learning, the Police service and in private sector training organisations.

The Preparatory Certificate is ideal if you want a short course and do not need a full teaching qualification such as the PGCE or Certificate in Education. The UCLan Teacher Education Partnership offers you the exciting opportunity to study this course at one of a range of Colleges across the North West region.

This course is suitable for new in-service teachers and for pre-service and pre-employment teachers, trainers and tutors in the FE & Skills Sector. For in-service applicants, it is advisable to check with your employer as to whether this course’s target qualification meets the requirements of your job role.

Why study with us

Opportunities to study and train to be a teacher at one of 10 UCLan partner colleges across the North West.
A wide range of teaching roles, with opportunities for progression and promotion, are available across the Further Education and Skills sector.
Our course is well established and enjoys an excellent reputation in the Further Education and Skills sector.

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Award: Preparatory Cert
Delivery: Partner Colleges
Study mode: Part time
Duration: Check with Partner College
Campus: Blackburn College, Carlisle College, Furness College, Hugh Baird College, Lakes College, Myerscough College, Southport College, St Helens College or Wigan & Leigh College
Start dates: Check with Partner College

What you'll do

Start your training to be a teacher in the FE and Skills sector, studying at one of our 10 North-West partner colleges of your choice.
You will be introduced to classroom fundamentals and teaching and learning strategies. You will learn how to identify the needs of learners and how to plan, deliver, assess and evaluate teaching with a focus on developing your practical and academic skills through reflective practice.

Module Overview

TS1106 - Preparation for Education and Training

An introduction to teaching, learning and assessment in the FE and Skills sector.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Alternative initial teacher education courses

If you find that the Preparatory Certificate isn’t for you, you might want to consider one of our other Initial Teacher Education courses:

Future Careers

The Preparatory Certificate is for anyone who is interested in joining the teaching profession but doesn’t want to commit to a full teaching qualification. The Preparatory Certificate will give you an insight in to how to plan lessons, teach and assess and is for those who primarily are interested in working with the 14+ age group.

A wide range of teaching opportunities exist in a number of organisations including further education colleges, sixth forms, adult and community learning, the National Health Service, the prison service, the police service and in private sector training organisations.

The UCLan Preparatory Certificate is for those wishing to teach primarily in the Further Education and Skills sector. Whilst this is not a specific school teaching qualification there are now employment opportunities in some schools, particularly for teachers of vocational subjects. Job roles include trainer, assessor, instructor, demonstrator, mentor and pastoral mentor.

This qualification is an introduction to teaching and you are advised to check with your employer or prospective employer as to whether this qualification is suitable for your current/future role.

View the course facilities

As well as having access to the facilities and resources at your chosen partner college, you will also have access to facilities at UCLan, including the library and online resources.

Entry Requirements

You must be qualified to teach in a subject that is part of the Further Education and Skills Sector or Sixth Form Curriculum. You will need at least a Level 3 (QCF) qualification in the subject you will be teaching.
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C (or equivalent) to include English
The ability to communicate fluently, accurately and effectively in professional spoken English (IELTS 7.5 or equivalent).

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.

The Preparatory Certificate recognises the diversity of student learning needs and experiences. Teaching, learning and assessment strategies have all been designed to meet these differing needs.

Guest speakers from different areas of the FE and Skills sector may also be included as part of the course where applicable.

Your tutors will model inspirational teaching practice and your teaching skills will be developed through in class peer – to peer teaching practice and the observation of experienced teachers.

You will be introduced to the Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF) Professional Standards as part of this course. The ETF Professional Standards are used to support teachers and trainers to maintain and improve standards of teaching and learning and outcomes for learners across England.

You can expect a wide range of assessments on the course, which are undertaken both individually as well as in groups. One of the assessments used as part of this course is a ‘mini teach’ session where you will plan and deliver a small session to your peers. You will be assessed throughout the course, with no final examination.