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Study Details: PGCE/PCE Two years part time.
Our PGCE and PCE PCET programmes at Cardiff Met are well recognised and valued within the sector and provide you with a nationally recognised, professional teaching experience which will qualify you to explore a range of teaching careers in Further and Higher Education, youth work provision, adult and community education, 14-19 sector, work-based education, training in HM Forces, prison education, industry and commercial training departments. Our programmes are also designed to support you if you wish to teach vocational subjects e.g. Beauty Therapy, Health and Social Care, and Media.
There are two courses available depending on your existing qualifications which are aligned with the aligned with the Welsh Government and Education Training Foundation Professional Teaching Standards:
The PGCE PCET is for graduates who want to teach their degree subject or any subject in which they are qualified to Level 3 or above. Graduates should also be teaching or actively seeking teaching in the post-compulsory sector of education and training.
The PCE PCET is for students who have a Level 3 qualification and wish to further their experience in their subject area by teaching in the PCET or lifelong learning and skills sector.
Applicants to the Professional Certificate in Education (PCET) should have:
Applicants to the PGCE (PCET) should have:
Criminal Records Check
You will be required to complete a PCET Self Declaration form with regard to any criminal conviction(s) before the start of the programme. It is likely that you will be required to undergo the DBS process before commencing a professional teaching placement.& Criminal convictions may prevent you from carrying out a professional placement; please speak to the course team if you are in doubt.
DBS Checks
PGCE/PCE PCET students are encouraged to register with Cardiff Metropolitan University's DBS and updating service. DBS checks are normally required by educational establishments including those employing PGCE /PCE PCET students as part of their professional work placements.
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The PGCE and PCE PCET will qualify you to teach in any post-16 education setting including Further and Higher Education, youth, adult and community-based education, alternative education (14-19 years), work-based education and training including apprenticeships, HM Forces, prison education, industry and commercial training departments.
Students who have completed this course have gone on to part-time or full-time teaching in the post compulsory sector of education and training, usually teaching their subject and other subject related areas. All graduates leaving the course are signposted to Cardiff County Council, Adult Learning Wales, ACT training and Cardiff Met's Widening Access department as potential adult education tutors for outreach and summer school activities. Some students are offered teaching opportunities by their mentor once they have graduated and networking with peers can also be useful in terms of future teaching opportunities. Cardiff Met's Career Services Team will also be available for students throughout, and after their programme of study.
Year 1
Year 2
The following modules are delivered on both programmes - the PCE PCET are delivered at Level 5 and the PGCE PCET at Level 6.
Professional and Reflective Practice 2 (40 credits)
The Course Team reserves the right to amend the programme to ensure compliance with professional standards.
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