Is Cert Ed equivalent to PGCE?
The 2013 full teaching qualification is the Diploma in Education and Training. Confusingly it is often referred to as a PGCE (PCET) or Cert Ed by universities who offer it. DET and PGCE (PCET) are the same qualification and employers do not discriminate on the basis of the title or where you obtained the qualification.
What is a PGCE equivalent to?
According to Education International, equivalency assessments place the PGCE as equivalent to a Masters Level degree in the United States and Canada.
How many points is a PGCE?
A PGCE is a 60 credit postgraduate qualification studied at level 7. These credits are earned at Master’s level, and can later be transferred to a Master’s of Education if students choose. In a scenario where Master’s credits aren’t offered, the PGCE is called a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education.
What is the NQF level of PGCE?
level 7
The applicant must hold at least a bachelor’s degree or three-year diploma evaluated at NQF level 6 (old structure) or NQF level 7 (new structure) (360 credits). The degree or diploma must include at least two school-related subjects.
Can I teach with a Cert Ed?
The current Cert Ed is a non-compulsory qualification offering training in teaching at further or higher education level.
Does a Cert Ed give me QTS?
Professional accreditation This qualification meets the national units of assessment and overarching professional standards. It also meets the national requirements for practitioners carrying out the full teaching role. Please note this course does not confer Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
How is a PGCE graded?
The basic PGCE is pass/fail although essays that can count towards a Masters are often graded. Rep:? You’ll earn badges for being active around the site.
Can I do a PGCE with any degree?
The PGCE is a mix of university study and teaching practice. It’s not designed to teach you subject knowledge – you have to have an undergraduate degree that’s relevant to the subject you want to teach. If you don’t, you can do a conversion course.
Can I do a Masters after a PGCE?
Many PGCEs allow you to gain up to 60 credits at Masters level, which can then count towards a full Masters qualification once you’ve finished. You could put these credits towards a Masters in Education, for example.
Is the cert ed a degree?
A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) focuses on either a particular profession or job or academic study. If you complete the first year of a full-time degree or its equivalent, then you can be awarded a certificate of higher education (CertHE). It is an academic, rather than a vocational qualification.