In a nutshell

Formal awards are becoming increasingly important for those entering the teaching sector in Wales. These flexible courses will give you a recognised qualification to work in the post compulsory education and training sector (adult education).

This course is for

• you’re working as a trainer and wish to gain a formal qualification
• you’d like to teach others and share your expertise in a particular subject
• you want to work in adult education, not primary or secondary

Course content

If you have not previously completed a degree, you will study the certificate route.

If you are a graduate then the post graduate certificate in education route is for you.

You will learn about the whole process of preparing, delivering and evaluating lessons, from writing a lesson plan to methods of assessment. You will also have the opportunity to share good practice and develop your teaching skills.

Assessment

You’ll be continually assessed through a mixture of written assignments and presentations. In addition, students will be observed teaching on at least four separate occasions per year. There are no formal exams.