Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

UCAS code: 6791

Here's what NESCOT says about its Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) course.

The Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (FE&S) at Nescot is a two-year part-time course leading to a recognised level 7 teaching qualification, validated by the University of Greenwich. This course provides individuals with a professional teaching qualification for those with a degree and who would like to teach students aged 14 years or older in the FE & Skills sector. The PGCE requires a 250-hour placement during the period of training, of which 150 hours are teaching practice and 20 hours investigating another curriculum area.

Modules:

The PGCE incorporates the mandatory content for teaching qualifications in this sector and additional content to support your continued professional development. The full list of modules is:

Year 1

Teaching & Learning Fundamentals Classroom & Behaviour Management Subject Specific Pedagogy Professional Development 1 Year 2

Professional Development 2 Developing Resources & Digital Skills Reflective Practice & Professionalism Exploring the Curriculum

Each week you will participate in 3 hours of taught sessions at Nescot on a Thursday evening; 4 hours of teaching practice in an approved setting; and approximately 3 hours of independent study.

Assessment

The course includes both formative and summative assessments and practice is assessed by lesson observations. All modules are assessed via coursework and aim to facilitate professional development. The qualification is awarded with a pass, merit or distinction classification.

Students on a NESCOT higher education course are typically taught in class sizes of 16 or fewer.

A full programme specification will be made available on the website. Please note reforms nationally for all teacher training programmes come into effect from September 2024. Therefore, our programmes are subject to validation with the University of Greenwich.