Age 16-18
- Roles in schools, educational institutions, or education management. Progress to Level 6 or teaching qualifications.
Course Overview
Fee disclaimer
- Course fees listed below are the cost per year
- You may be eligible for a HE Loan
- Student loans can include a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan to help with your living costs. Help and advice is available at https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-student-finance
Entry requirements
- GCSE maths and English Language qualifications at grade C or above (grade 4) or equivalent.
- Appropriate accredited Level 3 qualification
- Experience of working as a teacher within an educational setting
- You will be expected to attend an interview and complete an initial assessment.
- Current enhanced DBS check
Course information
This professional teaching qualification is ideal for aspiring educators aiming to work in the post-16 further education and skills sector. It develops essential knowledge of teaching, curriculum design, and learner engagement.
You'll explore how students learn, understand your role as an educator, and apply your skills through a teaching practice placement. During your placement, you'll receive dedicated support from a subject specialist, pastoral mentor, and the course team.
Aligned with the Department for Education’s framework for FE teaching qualifications, this course prepares you for a rewarding career in education.
Key topics
- Curriculum development
- Learning theories
- Classroom management
- Assessment techniques
- Reflective practice
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How you are assessed
All learning outcomes have to be successfully addressed in the assessment process. All of our teaching staff are experienced professionals in the field of education. All students are allocated a personal tutor who will be your first point of communication should you have any queries or concerns. Regular 1:1 sessions will take place within the classroom where there will be the opportunity to discuss your course and progress.
You will also be supported by a mentor within your placement who will work alongside your tutor and classroom observer.
You will be assessed via arrange of methods including coursework, presentations, observations of practice. You will be required to complete minimum of 250 placement hours, of which at least 150 hours will be teaching practice
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Next steps
For further information about application please email Customer Services customerservices.hfe@ncclondon.ac.uk
You can apply for the ‘Student loan’. Student loans can include a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan to help with your living costs. Help and advice is available at https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
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Why study at NCC?
- Expert teaching – Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
- Flexible study options – Part-time, evening and online learning available
- Career progression routes – From entry level to professional qualifications
- Outstanding support – One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
- Ofsted-rated Outstanding – Quality teaching and support you can trust
- Modern facilities – Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
- Employer links – Courses shaped by local and national job market needs
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Dates
Schedule
Max. fee if paid
Start: 18/09/2025
End: 02/07/2027
Tue (17:30 - 21:00)
£4767.50
What Can This Course Lead To
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