This course is for anyone who is new to teaching and needs us to find them a placement, or who is already working as a teacher or trainer and wants to become qualified. Gain the qualification you need to teach in the area of Post-16 and Further Education, previously known as Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET). Develop and apply your knowledge and understanding of educational ideas and theories. Engage with the latest developments in the Post-16 and Further Education context. Complete ... READ MORE

This course is for anyone who is new to teaching and needs us to find them a placement, or who is already working as a teacher or trainer and wants to become qualified. Gain the qualification you need to teach in the area of Post-16 and Further Education, previously known as Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET). Develop and apply your knowledge and understanding of educational ideas and theories. Engage with the latest developments in the Post-16 and Further Education context. Complete this course to apply for Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status for Post-16 and Further Education. Key areas you will learn about include planning and preparing to teach, assessment for learning, teaching strategies and approaches, behaviour for learning, using technology to enhance learning and progression against the Professional Standards. After successfully completing the course, you gain either a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and Training, or a level 5 Professional Certificate in Education and Training. The level 7 qualification includes 60 credits at level 7 that can be used towards a masters course. This course prepares you for a career in: further education colleges; school sixth forms; higher education institutions; adult and community learning providers; private training companies; public services; sixth form colleges.