PGDip Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Further Education and Skills

If you have an undergraduate degree and wish to progress your teaching career in Further Education colleges, the PGCE Further Education and Training could be for you. The PGCE is ideal, if you have a degree already and wish to work as a lecturer in Further Education. This course will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current theory and practice in Further Education, you will be meticulously prepared for your transition to a career in teaching.

You will be supported in acquiring the knowledge, skills and professional confidence to ultimately take control of your own classes within FE colleges and settings. Through the clear training curriculum, you will be able to chart your own developing knowledge and confidence and be able to put into practice in supportive and familiar settings the knowledge and skills you have acquired on this PGCE.

You will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of teaching practice in one setting. For example, English, Mathematics, SEND, and Community Learning, adults and 16-18 curricula. Wirral Metropolitan College has links with a wide range of third sector, NHS and Social Services which offers opportunities for you to work with a broad range of students including those engaged in the probation service.