Free PGCE Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free PGCE Education Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College University Centre, full-time during the day. The course runs for 33 weeks and prepares you to teach in further education and adult learning settings. You'll develop your teaching practice, subject knowledge, and understanding of how adults learn. Contact [email protected] to find out about entry requirements before you apply.

Who this course is for

https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College

Entry requirements

https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical classroom teaching skills for further education settings.
  • You'll study theories of learning and how to apply them in your teaching.
  • You'll plan and deliver lessons for adult and further education learners.
  • You'll learn how to assess learner progress and give effective feedback.
  • You'll explore inclusive teaching approaches that support diverse learners.
  • You'll build skills in reflecting on and improving your own teaching practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hugh Baird College University Centre, combined with teaching practice placements. Assessment includes written assignments, lesson observations, and a reflective teaching portfolio. You'll receive feedback on your teaching from tutors and mentors throughout the course. Contact the centre directly for full details of the assessment structure.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult educator, teaching in further education colleges
  • Vocational trainer, delivering work-based or skills training
  • Literacy or numeracy tutor, supporting adult learners
  • Community learning tutor, running courses in local settings
  • Learning support worker, helping students in FE colleges
  • Training coordinator, organising and delivering workplace learning

What you could study next

  • A full Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training builds on PGCE-level study and is widely used in further education careers.
  • A subject-specialist degree or postgraduate qualification can deepen your expertise in a particular teaching area.
  • If you want to move into school teaching, a school-based PGCE or School Direct route leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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