Awarded by the University of Central

Lancashire

Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed.)Post Graduate Certificatein Education (PGCE)

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Key benefits to students studyingat Wigan & Leigh Collegen We provide you with all the advantages of a university education combined with full library resources and electronic access to extensive databases for researchn One-to-one friendly and supportive advice servicen Industry-based expert tutors with a wealth of knowledgen A compact timetable providing you with the flexibility and opportunity to organise your time to gain valuable work experience to enhance your CV and career prospects

Partnership with UCLanAs a student on a course awarded by UCLan you are also a student of that university. This means that you have access to facilities including library, social facilities and the Students’ Union.

Career opportunitiesOur graduate employment record isexcellent. Students go onto work in a variety of professions including Further Education Training Institutions.

Progression opportunitiesSome students have taken the opportunity to further their studies on relevant Degree or Masters programmes.

Fees/fundingOur full-time fees are £6,000 (2015/16 academic year) and students can apply for loans via Student Finance England. We price our part-time Cert Ed/PGCE pro-rata at £3,000. Please call us for details. Some applicants will be eligible to apply online to Student Finance England www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance

All applicants will be required to pay for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in advance of course start dates. For more information on estimating what your loan repayments will be visit www.direct.gov.uk/student-finance/repayments

Application and selectionAll applicants must complete a UCLanTeacher Training Application Form. A Link to the application may be foundon our website www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/course/16169W0

Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview with the Teacher Education Team. This will provide you with the opportunity to see if the programme is suitable for your career aspirations.

Wigan & Leigh College endeavours to ensure that the information provided in this publication is accurate at the time of going to press. All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time. The College cannot accept liability arising out of such changes or connected to such changes, however it will undertake to minimise disruption to students. February 2015.

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Mick Cassidy - Swapping their rugby boots for the classroom, Wigan Warrior Mick choseto study part time at Leigh College and is the fitness coach for Widnes Vikings.

Samatha Grainey, Teacher Education lecturer at Wigan & Leigh College, said:

“As with most sports, rugby players have to make plans for the future once they retire from playing professionally. Lots of players have coaching experience and for many, a move into teaching is the natural step. “A rugby career is so much more than just excelling on the pitch. It requires skills and disciplines such as teamwork, leadership, determination and performance under pressure, which are all excellent credentials for a career in teaching. “Sharing the corridors with such well-known names has been exciting for some of the other students, particularly those who are hoping for a career in sport themselves. Importantly, it has also emphasised the importance of school and college for life afterwards and will hopefully encourage young fans to stayin education.”

Paul Daley - Winning our Teacher of the Year award, presented by Lisa Nandy MP, Paul now teaches full time at Warrington Collegiate.

Full time PGCE student Debbie Henderson progressed from midwifery into teaching

We are proud to deliver outstanding teaching and learning by highly qualified subject specialists from a broad range of backgrounds.

Barbara Barlow ProgrammeCoordinator

Karen KayProgrammeCoordinator

Sam GraineyModule Leader

Gary CooksonModule Leader

Course introductionWith a learning and education sector that encompasses further education colleges, sixth forms, adult and community learning, the National Health Service and private sector training organisations there are a large number of teaching opportunities for those who wish to use their skills to train the next generation.

These courses will qualify you to teach in Post-compulsory Education and Training sector. There may be opportunities for successful PGCE applicants to undertake their teaching practice at Wigan and Leigh College.

Course contentModules include:n Preparation for Education and Trainingn Curriculum Design & Assessmentn Teaching Learning and Assessmentn Practitioner Research: An Action Research Approachn Contemporary Issues in Educationn Developing Teaching Learning and Assessmentn Action Research: Deconstructing Practice

A minimum of 150 hours Teaching Practice

DurationFull-time over 1 academic year delivered in Wigan. Part-time on 1 day or evening over 2 years delivered at either Leighor Wigan.

How will I be assessed?Assessment is via a combination of assignments, demonstration of reflective practice and observation of successful teaching. You will completean individual learning plan and a reflective learning journal.

Course entry requirementsFor those who have vocational skillsbut do not have a degree we recommend the Cert. Ed. Route.

You must:n have five GCSEs at Grades A*-C or equivalent (including GCSE English Language or equivalent); andn have an appropriate subject/vocational based qualification at Level 3 or above;

andn be able to communicate fluently, accurately and effectively in professional spoken English.

Course entry requirementsFor those who have a degree we recommend the Post Graduate (PGCE) route.

You must:n Have a degree

You may qualify for the course if you have other qualifications or relevant life/work experience. The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan’s) Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL/ APEL) scheme will apply.

You will all need the potential to complete 150 hours of teaching practice. Finally to enrol on this course you must hold a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate, which will be issued through Wigan and Leigh College. There is a DBS charge for processing this application, and this fee must be paid in addition to all other course related fees.

Acceptance on both courses is subject to a clear DBS report and appropriate references.

The teaching staff are a strong team and have a wide range of expertise & knowledge in education at school, college and university level. They come from a variety of backgrounds bringing exceptional subject knowledge in both education and specialist areas and they are all highly qualified. This enables us to provide you with strong support at a variety of levels in lots of different ways. They work in such a way so that the course fits around you, your learning ideas and expectations. They promote a culture where we learn together, to move forward together, to achieve!

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Exit with Cert. Ed or PGCE

Exit with Preparatory Certificate in Education

and Training

Exit with Introductory Certificate in Education

and Training

Exit with Intermediate Certificate in

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Cert.Ed/PGCE

Full Time

Part TimeYear 1

Cert.Ed/PGCE

Full Time

Part TimeYear 2

Module 1

Preparation for Education and

Training

Module 4

Research:Deconstructing

Practice

Progression to

Module 2

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Module 5

Developing Teaching, Learning

& Assessment

Module 3

Curriculum Design & Aligment

Module 6

Contemporary Issues in

Education

Where will I study? Professional Studies Building, Parson’s Walk, Wigan or Leigh College Centre of Excellencen State of the art facilities for Higher Education and professional studies students onlyn Social and study areas dedicated to Higher Education with open access for part time students who wish to study in the evenings

Why study with us?n We can ensure that you use professional work placements, industry related experience and live briefs to ensure that you stand out ahead of the competition as you embark on your teaching career;n We are proud to deliver outstanding teaching and learning by highly qualified subject specialists from a broad range of backgrounds. Our lecturers have many years of expertise and will support you throughout your course to achieve your aims;n We promote student-centered learning; we encourage you to become an independent learner through a variety of approaches including lectures, group discussions, seminars, workshops, discussions and presentations;n An External Examiner commented ‘…Out of the eleven programmes that I externally examine across the country, Wigan and Leigh’s Teacher Education programme is in the top two’;n Our Teacher Education Plus Programme – short workshops offered alongside your qualification and an additional Safeguarding qualification to give you the best start and an excellent CV to offer prospective employers; n If you don’t currently have a level 3 we can offer you the new Ascentis Level 3 course that replaces PTLLS to get you started on this pathway;n On achieving the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Education and Training) you will be able to apply for full membership of ETF (Education Training Foundation) to begin the process of achieving Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS).