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Adult Literacy PGCE/Cert.Ed [PcET] [Level 6]

Course content
This course is offered in partnership with the University of Wales, Newport.

This is a specialist teaching qualification for those wishing to teach literacy to adults. The course is designed to meet the LLUK [Lifelong Learning UK] professional standards.

It is a two year, part time course with attendance of two half day sessions per week during the academic year September to June.

The first year of the course includes specialist modules while the second year follows generic modules.

During the course, all participants will undertake teaching practice amounting to at least 150 hours over the two years. This will need to be arranged before enrolling on the course.

The course is being offered on Wednesdays 2pm - 7pm.

In the first year the modules are:

  • Introduction to Literacy
  • Learning Literacy
  • Languages in Social Context

In the second year the modules are:

  • Curriculum Development for Inclusive Practice
  • Independent Study or Option
  • Professional Practice 2

Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments, presentations and actual teaching.

Progression
This qualification meets the LLUK standards for teachers of Literacy in the post-compulsory sector. It does not qualify teachers to work in schools.

Entry Requirements
To gain a place on the course you should have a Level 3 qualification in English as a minimum.

Additional information
Fees for 2009/2010 are £1610 per year [you may be eligible for a grant from Student Finance to assist in paying these fees. Contact your LEA grants department to ask about this.]

Could you be eligible for a bursary?

Contact
If you wish to apply for a place on the course you need to complete an application form and send it, along with a handwritten letter of application, to Penny Palmer, Curriculum Team Leader Teacher Training, Swansea College, Tycoch Road, Swansea, SA2 9EB.

Telephone 01792 284005 or email p.palmer@swancoll.ac.uk

You will then be invited for an interview and, if successful, you will be offered a place on the course. Enrolment will take place during the first session in September.