CertEd Certificate in Education (incorporating the Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills)) at University of Plymouth

Teacher training programme for those aspiring to work in further education colleges, adult and community learning, work-based training and public sector organisations. Trainees spend at least two days a week on placement in a further education and skills setting, and on completion can apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.

Duration: 1 year full-time (with placements)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Four 30-credit modules: Learners, Learning and Teaching, Subject Specialist Teaching and Managing the Learning Environment, Teaching and the Curriculum, and Professional Practice. Trainees complete ten teaching observations, with two days per week on campus, at least two days on placement and one day of independent study.

Career pathways

Roles in further education, adult and community learning, work-based learning and the public sector. Many trainees find their first jobs with their placement hosts. Skills developed include planning, assessment, teaching mixed groups, developing teaching materials and communication.

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