Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET) - ProfCE at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The ProfCE in Post Compulsory Education and Training is a nationally recognised teaching qualification for people aiming to teach a vocational and technical subject such as hair and beauty, construction, carpentry or motor vehicle maintenance. It is aimed at skilled tradespeople, technicians and industry professionals, and career changers. It is taught at the Newport campus.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 (Newport) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules: Planning for Learning, Assessing for Learning, Developing Professional Practice, Practice-based Research, Literacies for Learning and Extending Professional Practice. Full-time students take six modules in one year and part-time students take three per year, with a PcET placement including a minimum of 50 hours of teaching per placement module.

Career pathways

Graduates work as teachers, learning mentors, trainers and tutors in colleges, training providers, adult and community learning, work-based learning and prison settings, and some progress to postgraduate education study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum Level 3 qualification in the teaching subject area, plus one or more years' vocational experience in the teaching subject where relevant. GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C or above (or equivalent) are desirable. An enhanced DBS check and subscription to the DBS Update Service are required (overseas equivalent for non-UK applicants). Part-time applicants must confirm a minimum of 50 hours of teaching and 20 hours of observation of an experienced tutor in year one, and 50 hours of teaching and 20 hours of observation/departmental duties in year two. Suitable applicants are invited to an interview day (online or at Newport) including a short presentation on how their experience supports becoming a PcET teacher.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027 (Newport)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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