Certificate in Education (Cert Ed)

The Cert Ed is the required qualification for those who are already in a full teaching role in the post-16 education and training sector but who do not yet have a full teaching qualification. Please note this is not for teaching in schools, it is for teaching in FE colleges and in industry.

You will gain theoretical and practical knowledge about the role of the teacher/trainer in the post-16 sector. You will have classroom and academic support from your tutor and you will also develop your practical skills in your subject area with the support of a mentor in your workplace.

Within the taught sessions you will meet a range of trainee teachers from other subject areas and will share experiences, skills and knowledge. You will refine how you plan, deliver and assess learners in your subject area with a focus on active and inclusive learning. You will also study curriculum design and how to reflect on and develop your own practice.

How will I be taught and assessed?

This Level 4/5 programme is for those who are already in a full teaching role in the post-16 education and training sector. This programme is studied over two years, one morning a week. Once you have completed the course, you may choose to complete professional formation and gain QTLS status. You will study four 30 credit modules and each module submission is assessed by a 5,500 word assignment. You will also maintain evidence of your practical teaching experiences and reflections within a Teaching File.