In-service BA - Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE)

Our in-service TQFE qualification will benefit you if you work in a further education or college environment, with three years experience of your subject area and at least two years training, teaching, or coaching experience at an appropriate level. Were one of just two Scottish Universities endorsed by the Scottish Government to offer the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE), and its validated by the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS). You can register with GTCS when you graduate, and your qualification will ensure youre a professionally recognized lecturer. Our TQFE is unique in emphasizing the importance of critical reflection, peer learning, and peer assessment. We value the knowledge and skills you can bring to the course and encourage you to critically reflect on your existing teaching practice. Feedback from our previous students has been very positive about these features of the course.

University Diploma Higher National Certificate (HNC) at Level 7 on the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF) or equivalent. This pathway is for students where an HNC is the highest qualification available in the UK in that subject area. BA Degree Higher National Diploma (HND) at Level 8 on the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF) or equivalent. Equivalent recognized qualifications are: Senior Award from the City and Guilds €˜Professional Recognition Award (Affiliateship Level). Other qualifications which are equivalent to an HND or HNC may be considered. Candidates for both qualifications must also have both literacy and numeracy skills. The normal entry requirements are: A National Qualification Course in English at level 6 on the SCQF (or suitable evidence of being able to attain this standard) or SQA communication level III. A National Qualification Course in numeracy or Mathematics at level 4 on the SCQF (or suitable evidence of being able to attain this standard). You should also have Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills equivalent to Intermediate 2 (i.e. level 5 on the SCQF).