Certificate in Education – Part time, in-service (University of Huddersfield)

Level 5

What is Level 5?

This is equivalent to a Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or Higher Apprenticeship.

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This is an in-service lifelong learning (post-14) teacher training course delivered part time over two years.

You will be a student of the University of Huddersfield with your place of study being Northern College.

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Level 5

This is equivalent to a Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or Higher Apprenticeship.

Find out about progression

Course description

The course is focused on training you to teach within the lifelong learning sector comprising of further education, adult education, offender learning, training organisations and adult community learning.

As an in-service trainee, you will already be in a teaching role, whether that is paid or on a voluntary basis. Much of the course is focused on practical teaching and you need to be in paid or unpaid employment, as a teacher or trainer, for a minimum of 250 hours over the two years. Do have a chat to us about what counts as teaching in your day job – you might be surprised.

DBS check

Your employer is responsible for ensuring that you are a fit and proper person to undertake the work that they employ you for. The University does not therefore normally undertake checks on those applying to this provision (though it reserves the right to do so).

To apply to click on the ‘Apply now’ button at the top of this page, it will take you to the University of Huddersfield website to fill in your application.

What can this course lead to?

This course provides a route to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) following a process of professional formation once you start teaching.

Those who complete the Certificate in Education could proceed on to the BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development at Northern College.

Please note: the course does not confer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for those working or intending to work in schools.

When does this start and end?

23rd September 2024 to 5th July 2025

What are the entry requirements?

Level 3 qualification in the subject specialism. Maths and English GCSE 4-9/ level 2 functional skills and EDSQ Level 1 are desirable but can be studied alongside. 250 hours over the two years and access to observe for the course tutor. 2 references. For pre-service students – DBS and health check.

If you hold a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, you may be eligible to directly access Year 2 of the course by undertaking a paper based claim for accreditation of prior learning.

Did you know? Working-age graduates earned £10,000 more than non-graduates in 2018 and had higher employment rates.

“Northern College made it possible for me to study my Bachelors, Masters and PHD. I am now a tutor in professional policing. ” - Natalie
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I could not have wished for better tutors and fellow learners; they made this experience very special.

I worked in various roles for 11 years before training to become a tutor. It was the best thing I have ever done. I get to teach young people and adults and can provide real life scenarios to help them to understand the subject.

This is the most supported I have ever felt in my education and, because of that, my work load has always felt manageable.