COURSE CODE: 5000
Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning)
COURSE DESIGNED FOR
Adult Courses - Qualification
CERTIFICATE / LEVEL
Advanced
START DATE
06-Sep-2025
DURATION
2 Years
COURSE FEE
£4,767.50
LOCATION
Shipley College
STUDY TYPE
Adult Courses - Qualification
DELIVERY TYPE
Class contact : ( Start Time - 9am) (End Time - 4:30pm)
CLASS TIME
9am - 4:30pm
CLASS DAY
Saturday
No fee reduction available, but you may apply for a loan
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE
Shipley College offers a nationally recognised Cert Ed/PGCE (Lifelong Learning) course which is an award of the University of Huddersfield. Successful completion of the course results in a post-16 teaching qualification that is widely recognised across the country. The course will also;
- be a stepping stone to further study at degree or Master's level
- lead to achievement of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), which is equivalent to QTS in schools
- give you the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development
- allow you to focus on your particular subject specialist area, alongside general teaching in the lifelong learning sector and a significant amount of your learning happens in your place of work – allowing you to put theory into practice.
Entry Requirements
- be employed as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment for a minimum of 250 hours (at least 125 hours in any one year) or voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable
- have a minimum Level 3 qualification e.g.HNC, CGLI Advanced, NVQ level 3/4 or other recognised professional qualification
- have evidence of Level 2 Maths and English
- have the ability to demonstrate appropriate work experience in the area you wish to teach
- provide confirmation of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- provide one satisfactory reference
- complete a satisfactory interview
- identify a work-based mentor who can support you in your subject specialism
Start date 6th September 2025
Course fee £4767.50 per year
Course duration 2 years over 12 Saturdays per year 9 -4.30pm at Shipley College
Dates: 6th September, 20th September, 11th October, 15th November, 6th December, 10th January, 7th February, 7th March, 21st March, 25th April, 9th May, 6th June
Funding Information
- be a stepping stone to further study at degree or Master's level
- lead to achievement of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), which is equivalent to QTS in schools
- give you the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development
- allow you to focus on your particular subject specialist area, alongside general teaching in the lifelong learning sector and a significant amount of your learning happens in your place of work – allowing you to put theory into practice.
Entry Requirements
- be employed as a teacher or trainer at a recognised training or educational establishment for a minimum of 250 hours (at least 125 hours in any one year) or voluntary teaching/training may be acceptable
- have a minimum Level 3 qualification e.g.HNC, CGLI Advanced, NVQ level 3/4 or other recognised professional qualification
- have evidence of Level 2 Maths and English
- have the ability to demonstrate appropriate work experience in the area you wish to teach
- provide confirmation of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- provide one satisfactory reference
- complete a satisfactory interview
- identify a work-based mentor who can support you in your subject specialism
Start date 6th September 2025
Course fee £4767.50 per year
Course duration 2 years over 12 Saturdays per year 9 -4.30pm at Shipley College
Dates: 6th September, 20th September, 11th October, 15th November, 6th December, 10th January, 7th February, 7th March, 21st March, 25th April, 9th May, 6th June
Funding Information
Unfortunately, no reduction in fees is available for this course.
However, you may be able to get a student loan - Apply online for student finance