Cert Ed and PGCE Post-16 Teaching in Wakefield

Cost£3,700 per year
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendancePart-time

Who this course is for

These courses are an award of the University of Huddersfield and can be studied at either Selby College or Wakefield College.

The Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) and Post-Graduate Certificate in Education are professional qualifications for people teaching in further education colleges, adult education and a wide range of other training and educational settings in the lifelong learning sector.

If you are currently teaching young people or adults these courses help you to develop your teaching skills, reflect on current ideas about education and training, and to explore creatively the professional opportunities open to you.

Most of the course is focused on practical teaching. You will gain experience of learning and teaching alongside other professionals, with support from tutors, as a vehicle for your development.

Practical experience allows you to gain competence in planning teaching and learning, and in working with learners both in formal classrooms and in student-centred learning situations.

During the course you undertake project work, such as developing new course materials.

Academic work includes critically examining creativity in teaching, quality assurance and professional issues.

Modules allow you to explore particular areas of interest and you will also be expected to complete a subject specialist module, requiring some attendance at the University in Year 2. You will be informed of the exact dates during Year 1.

Entry requirements

Be in employment as a teacher/trainer or placement, for minimum of 250 hours teaching.

  • Certificate in Education, qualifications at L3 or above. (*L2 qualifications with experience maybe accepted)
  • Postgraduate Certificate, have a UK first degree.
  • Relevant work experience in some specialist subject areas

And

  • GCSE or Level 2 equivalent in English and Maths
  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • One satisfactory reference
  • Satisfactory interview
  • Identify a work-based mentor