Post Compulsory Education

Overview

Studying PCE at  University of Wolverhampton can help you to advance your career as a teacher or trainer, opening up opportunities for higher-paying positions and promotion to more senior roles within your organisation. Plus, you'll enjoy the personal fulfilment and rewarding experience of developing your teaching skills and knowledge.

The PCE  Post Compulsory Education program is designed for those who wish to teach in further education colleges, adult education centres, and other post-compulsory education settings. With a PCE qualification, you can enhance your skills and knowledge in teaching and learning theories, assessment and feedback, inclusive education, and much more.

You'll benefit from a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and work-based learning, ensuring that you develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to succeed in the post-compulsory education sector.

How is the Post Compulsory Education course delivered?

The Certificate in Education Post Compulsory Education is a two-year course that is undertaken by teachers who are already working in the lifelong learning sector.

Students normally attend taught sessions once a week at one of a number of partner colleges across the West Midlands and further afield. The partnership involves strong links between the partner colleges and the University. By undertaking this course, you will be joining a community of practice underpinned by a strong culture of teaching and learning and critical enquiry.

The course is designed to meet the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) professional standards and has at its heart a model of Critical Reflective Practice that facilitates an ongoing professional dialogue between student, mentor and tutor.