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Post-14 Education and Training

Certificate in Education

Study Post-14 Education and Training at University Centre Leeds

You’ll discover an array of learning and pedagogical models and how to apply them to your personal subject. Our modules cover multiple areas of knowledge within the post-14 sector ranging from theories of teaching to exploring inclusivity and contemporary issues in education.

You’ll analyse different perspectives on learning and pedagogy. You will also research and recommend practices that you can enact in your own classrooms. Through gaining a broad understanding of different teaching methods and practices, you’ll apply your newly acquired skills and experience to your professional context.

This course is available as a full-time or part-time route. The part-time route is for anyone employed as teachers of post-14 learners. The full-time route is for those who are not yet employed as teachers.

  • Starts:
  • Duration: 1 year full-time | 2 years part-time
  • Venue: University Centre
  • Fee: £8,745 Full Time or £4,372 Part Time (per academic year for UK students)
     
    International Fee: £14,000 full-time (per academic year) £3,000 Scholarship available
  • UCAS Course Code(s): 77309-10 Full Time and 77308-10 Part Time
  • UCAS Institution Code: L21
  • Study Mode: Full Time / Part Time
  • Validated By: Luminate Education Group
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Certificate in Education - Post-14 Education and Training

Take your teaching skills to the next level with our Certificate in Education. This course will provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of teaching, learning and assessment in the post-14 sector. 

This course will develop your teaching skills and allow you to reflect on education practices. You’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification that enables you to teach in further, higher or adult education and training.

We are incredibly proud to announce that we were graded 'GOOD' in our most recent ITE Ofsted inspection (January 2023).  The following aspects of practice were highlighted in the Ofsted report:

"Mentors set meaningful, individual targets for trainees to develop their teaching skills and to provide support to prepare trainees for their future roles."

"Mentors and department leaders ensure that trainees are fully embedded in the day-to-day work of the departments in which they work."

"Tutors and mentors encourage apprentices to explore and apply different learning theories in their teaching and to critique what works well and what does not. As a result, trainees select different approaches to teaching confidently and are unafraid to experiment in their classrooms to suit the needs of their learners."

We are committed to developing the local skills needed to support growth in West Yorkshire. This is seen in the huge range of subjects our students specialise in from traditional English and maths and vocational subjects like engineering and motor vehicle to tech growth areas like game design and E-sports. This breadth means that subject experts are teaching and developing skills for jobs and life in West Yorkshire.

This course is subject to revalidation by Luminate Education Group

 

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How to Apply

If you're interested in applying to study Full-time, these applications must be submitted directly through our website via the following link:

Direct Application Form

If you're interested in applying to study part-time, these applications must be submitted directly through our website via the following link:

Part Time - Direct Application Form

Course Information

Modules may include:

Semester 1 Full Time and Year 1 Part Time (Level 4)

  • Theories of Teaching Learning and Assessment (20 credits) - In this module you will explore some of the theories relating to teaching and learning. You will consider the application of various theories to your practice and workplace and will be invited to critique and discuss the different theoretical approaches.
  • Behaviour Wellbeing and Safeguarding (20 credits) - This module will enable you to consider the causal and contextual factors that might be behind challenging behaviour. You will also consider ways of creating a positive learning environment and look at safeguarding as a fundamental part of education.
  • Professional Practice 1 (20 credits) - This module contains two microteaches one live in class and one live online. This is to help prepare you for your teaching placement and offer insights into teaching and learning experiences both in person and online. 

Semester 2 Full Time and Year 2 (Level 5)

  • Inclusive Education (20 credits) - In this module you will consider how education can be made as inclusive as possible. It will look at different elements of inclusivity and ask you to make your practice as inclusive as it can. It will specifically ask you to consider how you could make your own workplace even more inclusive and to consider the impact of inclusivity on your placement and practice.
  • Contemporary Education Studies (20 credits) - This module considers issues relating to education in an ever changing world and will ask you to explore the impact of some of these issues on your practice. A selection of issues such as AI, Ofsted and deprivation will be explored as to the impact of these on your own practice and context.
  • Professional Practice 2 (20 credits) - In this module you will gather evidence of your teaching practice and further explore reflection on practice. This module will also demonstrate the Professional Standards and occupational standards. This also allows you to gather evidence of your teaching and show your progress. 

As part of the Luminate Education Group we have access to an enormous variety of expertise across an incredibly broad spectrum. This allows for you to learn from experts in fields such as SEND, deprivation, inclusivity, equality and diversity as well as on operational topics like policy, curriculum design and Ofsted.

As part of University Centre Leeds you will have the opportunity to access and use the Digital Innovation Hub as well as specialist departmental equipment like the VR suites in business and sport.

Our recent Ofsted ITE inspection rated us as ‘Good’. This is something we are hugely proud of under the new framework and being the first college in the north of England to gain such a rating under the new framework. It spoke of the ambition of our curriculum as well as the meaningful experiences our trainees get as well as access to the range of opportunities and expertise offered by the Luminate Education Group such as the FE conference and the HE research festival where our trainees are invited to not only attend but to share their work and findings from their studies on the course.

This course will enable you to:

  • Apply key and current ideas about teaching, learning and assessment in the Education and Training Sector to practice
  • Plan, prepare and deliver effective and engaging learning sessions for post-14 learners
  • Assess students and use assessment to improve learning
  • Reflect effectively on practice to enhance teaching and learning
  • Solve day-to-day practice problems through use-inspired basic research
  • Support learners in the use of language, literacy, numeracy and ICT in the specialist area
  • Implement strategies to create a positive learning environment
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, educational equity and inclusion
  • Adopt inclusive approaches to teaching, learning and assessment 

Our inclusive assessment methods reflect the modern educational landscape. They include:

  • Teacher practitioner file
  • Teaching observation
  • Reflective writing
  • E-presentation
  • Academic poster
  • Practitioner research study
  • Written report

TYPICAL OFFER

A Levels: 2xD grades which can be in any subject.

L3 Subject Specialist Qualification: Minimum of one level 3 qualification in the subject you wish to teach.

GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

GCSE Maths: Maths grade 4 or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.

Mature applicants: A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in childcare or health and social care, GCSE English or equivalent minimum grade C. Alongside the additional entry requirements stated below.

RPL claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

Placements: Students will need approx. 10-15 hours a week, voluntary or paid placement in a suitable placement on-going throughout their study. 

DBS: Students will also be required to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service process (DBS) prior to commencement on placement

Interview: A successful interview required.

References: Two references are required.  

Students completing these programmes can progress on to routes such as the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, or onto degree level study.

Many of our trainees gain employment in the Luminate Education Group (LEG). Their experiences on placement allow for a clear demonstration of progress and teaching expertise which the host department do not want to let go. The time on placement also allows for a real and deep understanding of the ethos and culture of the department and the wider group. In taught university sessions we talk about finding a job and institution that matches your values and it is pleasing that for so many of our students they find that on placement. As a result, this very often translates into trainees gaining employment within that placement department. For example from our full time cohort in 21-22 10/17 got a job within the LEG. All of those were within their placement department. 

Whilst we are proud of the pipeline of teachers to the LEG we are also pleased that our trainees gain employment at different educational institutions because it demonstrates that their training is recognised and respected outside of the group. Indeed 5 of our trainees from 22-23 are employed at 5 different institutions.

There is also the real potential to progress into paid employment in the placement organisation or other Further Education institutions.

For the latest version of the programme specifications for this course please click here.

For the latest version of the part time course handbook for this course please click here.

For last years version of the part time course handbook for this course please click here.

For the latest version of the full time course handbook for this course please click here.

For the latest version of the Leeds City College regulations please click here.

An enhanced DBS is required for the course. This costs £38 and where necessary we will pay this for you.

An essential part of the course is the placement element. On the full time course you will be expected to attend placement three days a week and your course for the remaining two days. Travel costs may apply. We try wherever possible to place you within a certain radius, however due to specialisms this may not be possible.


Information for International Students

Applications are currently open for 2024 and 2025 entry.

To apply directly to study at University Centre Leeds as an international applicant, please visit our 'How to apply' page and complete the steps

You can also apply through UCAS.

For more information please visit our 'How to apply' page.

Course fees for Undergraduates are £14,000 (GBP)

Scholarship available £3,000 (GBP) all courses.

For more information about fees and scholarships, please click here.

Please see our entry requirements page for additional requirements as an international student

International students will study 5 additional hours on top of the regular timetable.

  • 1 hour cultural studies
  • 2 hours academic study skills
  • 2 hours English studies

For more information about visa and immigration, please click here.

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