Further Education & Skills CertEd

Train to teach Further Education and Skills in Guernsey through our full-time programme in partnership with Portsmouth University. This programme will enable students to gain a nationally recognised qualification for Further Education and Skills, and on successful completion will be awarded QTLS.

If students have a level 3 qualification and (or if teaching a vocational qualification) several years’ of professional, vocational experience in their relevant subject area, plus a desire to help students begin their careers through further education, this Certificate in Further Education and Skills (CertEd) course will enable students to teach at college level, which is predominantly teaching students aged 16 and above.

Learn what you will study on the Further Education & Skills CertEd programme at the Portsmouth University website.

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On this programme, students will learn the most effective teaching techniques by spending time on teaching placements in real education settings and exploring teaching theory in lectures and seminars. Students will also develop subject-specific knowledge by working closely with course teachers and work-based subject mentors.

Students will gain experience of teaching in at least two further education settings and regular observations will be used to assess students’ progress towards meeting the Department for Education’s (DfE) standards. On successful completion of the CertEd, students can apply for QTLS through Society for Education and Training (SET).

Wherever and however students study, they will still do their teaching placements in person and be a student of the University of Portsmouth, so they will have access to all of our facilities and support.

Placements

• Full time students will be provided with a teaching placement and subject/professional mentor by TGI University Centre.
• It is likely that students will be required to have a teaching placement off-island for approximately 2 weeks in order to complete the programme.

After the course, students will be able to take up teaching roles in further education colleges and with private training providers.

Qualifications

• GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C / grade 4 or above, or standard equivalent.
• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification within your subject delivery area coupled with sufficient experience to establish professional competence. Formal qualifications, experiential learning and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are also considered.
• T-levels – Pass (D or E in the core) – Merit.

English Language Requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component core below 5.5.
• We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your programme.

Further Requirements

• All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
• Satisfactory, Enhanced, Disclosure and Barring Service Check with Barred Listing Check.
• Recent and relevant experience within a Further Education and Skills setting.
• Occupational Health clearance.
• Satisfactory references.
• If you are a TGI employee, you must be a in a position to work for the States of Guernsey for 3 years after you have completed the qualification.

For students sponsored by TGI, the £7,200 cost of course fees for the Further Education and Skills CertEd will be met by TGI.

Please contact us for further information and and application form.