PGCE Education and Training Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, full-time during the day. Fees of £5,000 per year apply, though student finance may be available to help cover costs. This one-year pgce education and training qualification prepares you to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector, including colleges, adult and community settings, and training providers. The programme is built around the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards. You'll need an honours degree to apply. Check the college website for full entry requirements.
Who this course is for
The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education is a professional teacher education programme that will qualify you to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector, e.g. further education colleges, adult and community settings and training providers. The course is designed to meet the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards and will equip you with a toolkit to teach within the Further Education and Skills sector. The qualification is open to those who hold an honours degree (2:2 or higher) in their intended subject specialism. Click here for programme specification. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop teaching skills for the Further Education and Skills sector
You'll learn how to plan and deliver lessons for adult and further education learners
You'll study the Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards and how to apply them
You'll explore assessment methods and how to give effective feedback
You'll build skills in curriculum design and adapting teaching to different learners
You'll gain experience in reflective practice and professional development
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Middlesbrough College, with full-time daytime attendance over one year. Learning combines taught sessions with practical teaching experience in a Further Education or Skills setting. Assessment typically includes written assignments, observed teaching practice, and reflective portfolios. Check the college website for the full assessment breakdown for this pgce education and training course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, teaching in further education colleges
Community learning tutor, delivering courses in adult and community settings
Vocational trainer, working with training providers and employers
Skills coach, supporting learners in workplace or college environments
Curriculum developer, designing programmes for further education
Learning and development coordinator, within organisations or colleges
What you could study next
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a deeper qualification for those wanting to advance in further education teaching.
MA Education or MA in Teaching and Learning: a master's degree for those moving into senior teaching, curriculum leadership, or research roles.
QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills): professional status awarded by the Society for Education and Training, recognised alongside QTS in schools.
