Free PGCE Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free PGCE Education Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time at Furness College Channelside Campus, during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to teach in further education and adult learning settings. A PGCE Education Qualification is widely sought by employers across the further education sector, and completing this pgce education course puts you in a strong position to work as an adult educator. You'll finish with a PGCE Education Certificate.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop lesson planning and curriculum design skills for further education settings.
  • You'll learn how to assess and give feedback to learners effectively.
  • You'll study theories of learning and how to apply them in the classroom.
  • You'll practise inclusive teaching approaches to support diverse groups of learners.
  • You'll build skills in managing a classroom and creating a positive learning environment.
  • You'll gain experience through teaching practice in a real further education context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus, combined with supervised teaching practice. Assessment methods typically include written assignments, reflective journals, lesson observations, and a teaching portfolio. You'll be observed teaching and given structured feedback to support your development throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult educator: teach adults in further education colleges
  • Further education lecturer: deliver specialist subject teaching at college level
  • Skills trainer: deliver workplace or vocational training programmes
  • Learning support tutor: support learners with additional needs in FE settings
  • Community learning tutor: teach adults in community education programmes
  • Training coordinator: plan and deliver staff or learner training in organisations

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a deeper qualification for those who want to advance their teaching career in further education.
  • Subject-specialist postgraduate qualifications: if you teach a specific subject, a subject-specific master's or CPD qualification can strengthen your expertise.
  • MA in Education: for those interested in educational leadership, research, or moving into management roles within further education.

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