Certificate in Education (DTLLS)

Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (DTLLS)

Post Compulsory Education

(In partnership with the University of Wolverhampton)

 

Introduction

This programme is delivered at Stourbridge College in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton. It is a two year programme and has two routes available, Certificate in Education and Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and the full award requires 120 credits.

 

Entry Requirements for Certificate in Education

• An appropriate qualification to at least National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 3 in the subject area in which you are teaching (specialist qualification)
• 150 hours of teaching practice/experience over the duration of the award which must be in the area of the specialist qualification
• Demonstrate achievement at NQF level 2 in English/Literacy/Communication and will have achieved or be working towards achievement NQF Level 2 in Mathematics/Numeracy

Entry Requirements for Professional Graduate Certificate in Education

• A degree in the subject area in which you are teaching (specialist qualification)
• 150 hours of teaching practice/experience over the duration of the award which must be in the area of the specialist qualification
• Demonstrate achievement at NQF Level 2 in English/Literacy/Communication and will have achieved or be working towards achievement NQF Level 2 in Mathematics/Numeracy

 

How long is the course?

The course runs over a two year period at Stourbridge College.

 

Programme Content

All the modules are designated as core modules and must be passed in order to achieve the full award (120 CREDITS). There are three modules in each year and each module carries 20 credits.

Modules:

Year 1 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION	Credits	Year 1 PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE	Credits
Professional Development 4PC001	20	Professional Development 5PC005	20
Principles and Theories 4PC002	20	Principles and Theories 5PC009	20
Subject Specific 4PC0013	20	Subject Specific 5PC011	20

 

Year 2 CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION	Credits	Year 2 PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE	Credits
Professional Development 5PC004	20	Professional Development 6PC007	20
Subject Specific/E Learning 5PC012	20	Subject Specific/E Learning 6PC011	20
Curriculum Policy/Practice 5PC006	20	Curriculum Policy/Practice 6PC008	20

 

Mode of Delivery

Teaching methods will include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Group discussions
• Teaching Practice

 

Method of Assessment

There are a variety of methods that will be used for assessment depending on which module is being assessed. Additional information about assessment requirements may be available via VLEs e.g. WOLF and Pebblepad. There is a wide range of assessments including:

• Written assignments
• Reports
• Some online assessments
• Group assignments
• Portfolio work
  

 

Progression

Full time teaching in the Further Education sector.

 

How to Apply

You may apply directly through the University of Wolverhampton E Vision website, or complete our Higher Education application form.

Please contact:

Sandra Parsons,
Telephone 01384 399623
or email: Sandra.Parsons@stourbridge.ac.uk