Certificate in Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (TQFE)

Who is this programme for?

The programme is designed for academic staff working in colleges and other educational institutions, who may be fairly new to teaching or who want to develop their existing teaching skills further.

How is the programme structured?

This programme is an in-service provision offered in partnership with participating Colleges and organisations. It is flexible and grounded in professional practice and gains 60 credits at Level 9 in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. It is normally completed within one academic year, starting in September and completing in May.

Standard Entry

Participants undertaking the whole programme will do two modules:

• The Effective Lecturer
• The Successful Learner

Participants with the PDA Advanced Diploma: Teaching in FE an Introduction (G85C) which is delivered by some colleges will be granted credit for one of the two teaching observations required in the course of the programme.

Credit Entry

Those with the PDA Advanced Diploma: Teaching in Further Education (G85D 18) will be entitled to 20 credits, requiring just a short assignment to complete Module One, The Effective Lecturer.

Advanced Entry

Participants with DELTA or Dip TESOL (or other equivalent teaching qualifications) will be credited with Module One, leaving only one module to study, The Successful Learner.

How is the programme delivered?

Each module has 30 credits and requires 300 hours of notional participant effort which includes directed study via the Virtual learning Environment (VLE), work-based activities, face-to-face contact, tutorial support, group meetings, private study and assessment.

The main features of the programme are:

• distance, on-line learning
• mandatory induction workshop
• one further highly recommended module workshop
• support via email, VLE, webinars and telephone
• University tutors and College mentor
• observation of teaching practice
• written formative activities and summative assignments

Entry criteria

• HND, HNC or the highest, appropriate professional qualification
• A Core Skills Profile: English at SCQF Level 6; Numeracy at SCQF Level 4; and ICT at SCQF Level 5 (evidence of competence and/or qualification)
• Normally at least one year's teaching experience in a college
• A minimum of 120 hours of varied teaching during the programme
• Sponsorship from a college or educational employer who will provide local support and observe teaching practice
• Credit given for applicants who have achieved the PDA qualifications or other relevant courses.

If your first language is not English, then you need to demonstrate that you have a good command of the English language. Please check our Language Requirements page for full details, including English language courses at the University of Dundee.

Progression

Progression is straightforward to the BA Professional Development; with an HND you will require just two further (30 credit) modules to graduate with your BA degree.

How much does the programme cost?

Please refer to the Tuition Fees website for details of the cost of this programme.

How do I obtain further information?

Further information, including the application form, is available on the Teaching Qualification (Further Education) prospectus page. Or you can contact the Programme Administrator:

Tel No: +44(0)1382 381122
E-mail: eswce-apply@dundee.ac.uk