Certificate in Education

The objective of the qualification is to confirm occupational competence in a teaching role within a workplace. This qualification prepares trainee teachers to teach in a range of contexts. There is a significant practice requirement as this qualification will assess, and provide evidence of, competence when undertaking teaching and/or training responsibilities.

The qualification provides an introduction to teaching and aims to meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including:

• Individuals who are not currently teaching and training but who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualification
• Individuals who are currently teaching and training (including those who have just begun teaching and training) who can meet the practice requirements, including the observed and assessed practice requirements, of the qualified individuals who are currently working as assessors and who wish to achieve a teaching qualification.

Eligibility / Requirements

Eligible learners must meet/hold one or more of the following criteria:

• These qualifications are designed for learners from aged 19 and above.
• A certificate/diploma in a relevant subject area.
• An equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution.
• Mature students with a minimum of two years relevant work experience may be considered.
• IELTS or equivalent qualification is preferred but not essential.
• The provider will determine English Language ability if English is not your native language.