ProfGradCE Post Compulsory Education and Training (PcET)

21 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026

Course Leader Jodie Rees
Course Team Michael Holley, Janet Best, Melanie Smith, Holly Donohoe, Phill Jones, Alexandra Clarke, Sara Davies, Dawn Latham, , Andrew Deakin, Jodene Jenkinson, Alison Straker, Amanda Symons, Sophie Meace
Awarding Body University of South Wales
Teaching Institutions University of South Wales, Coleg Gwent, Coleg Y Cymoedd, Bridgend College, Neath Port Talbot College Group, Cardiff and Vale College, Gower College Swansea, Merthyr Tydfil College, Dyfed-Powys Police, Dorset Police, Wiltshire Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Devon and Cornwall Police, Dyfed Powys Police
Modes of Study Full Time, Part Time

Document Version

Version 1
Valid From 21 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2026

QAA Benchmarks

N/A

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 5 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
ED2S077 MOD011573 Planning for Learning Running 20 core

Level 6 Modules

Module Code Module Id Module Title Module Status Credit Value Module Type
ED3S007 MOD011565 Assessing for Learning Running 20 core
ED3S008 MOD011571 Extending Professional Practice Running 20 core
ED3S009 MOD011572 Literacies for Learning Running 20 core
ED3S015 MOD011574 Practice-based Research - Practice-based Action Research Running 20 core
ED3S017 MOD011583 Developing Professional Practice Running 20 core

Teaching and Assessment


Learning and Teaching Methods


Employer Engagement


Means of Assessment


Learning Support

Course Exit Points

Award Criteria Final
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education 120 credits of which at least 20 credits must be at Level 5 and at least 100 credits at Level 6 Final

Progression Route

The following progression routes are available:• Level 6/7 study• Employment within the PcET sectorIf the award is a progression route for other courses, please specify which and where they are delivered:Course (examples include) LocationMA Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching) - University of South WalesMA Leadership and Management (Education) - University of South Wales


Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:


Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/


Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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Methods Of Quality Standards

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Quality Of Standards Indicators

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