Certificate in Education (Further Education)
| Study Level | Level 5 |
| Duration | 1 Academic Year |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
FdA Learning Support and Educational Practice
Study LevelLevel 5 Course TypeHigher Education Duration2 Academic Years Start DateSeptember 2026 Study ModeFull-time LocationLister BuildingSubject to Validation
This course is subject to validation and confirmation will be sent once this is complete.
Overview
If you’re currently working in a school or educational setting, this two year course allows you to work full time. The course is designed to be delivered outside of standard working hours, whilst studying one evening a week and one Saturday a month. The course aims to develop your confidence to be adaptable, creative and inspiring, reflective practitioners. You will also develop your study, critical and research skills to prepare you to study at a higher level. The Foundation Degree will allow you to progress your career within an educational setting. It can also be a route towards Qualified Teaching Status QTS by following successful completion of the foundation degree and a top-up year to achieve a full degree.
The course is delivered within the Margaret McMillan School of Education, in the heart of a thriving Further Education College and our team provide a supportive learning and teaching environment. This programme enables students to work in a support role whilst studying out of schools hours one evening a week and one Saturday a month. The wide range of modules allows students to develop specialisms within their job roles whether this be in a curriculum area, an area of SEN or pastoral care. Throughout the course, you will be supported so that you can progress int your professional role and/or further post-graduate study.
The course is designed for current teaching assistants working in early years, primary, secondary or further education who want to build skills, undertake CPD, expand knowledge and move into higher level supporting roles.
Key Info
The course aims to develop your confidence to be adaptable, creative and inspiring, reflective practitioners. You will also develop your study, critical and research skills to prepare you to study at a higher level. The Foundation Degree will allow you to progress your career within an educational setting. It can also be a route towards Qualified Teaching Status QTS by following successful completion of the foundation degree and a top-up year to achieve a full degree.
Year 1
- Introduction to Academic Studies and the Professional Role
- Safeguarding and Developing Professional Practice
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in English and Mathematics
- Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
Year 2
- Pedagogy in Practice
- Promoting Mental Health & Well-being
- Inclusive Education
- Beyond the Classroom: Creative Approaches
Entry requirements On-going paid (preferred) or voluntary employment in an educational setting for a minimum two days a week. Applicants will not be enrolled onto the programme without relevant employment. Appropriate Level 3 qualification or HLTA – 48 UCAS tariff points. GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualification.
HE Tuition: £16,500.00 per academic year
Other Costs: Students who are employed in an education setting should provide evidence of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Those in a voluntary placement should obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check through the College following acceptance on the course. The cost of a DBS check is £66.00.
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
