This includes subject application, educational studies and 24 weeks of practical teaching. The University College has established partnerships with secondary schools, in order to provide students with appropriate and varied teaching experience. For students who are fluent in Welsh, provision is made for school experience in Welsh-medium schools. During the first year of the course, safety and first aid courses are provided and there is an opportunity to develop study and IT skills. Students may also undertake the GNVQ Assessors Award and NVQ in computing.
Laptop computers are available for short term loan.
Students must pass all components to gain the degree and Qualified Teacher Status. These are excellent. The Government is anxious to attract mature students into the teaching profession because of the many life skills they can already offer which can bring an added dimension to the classroom. There is an acute shortage of teachers of Mathematics, Science and ICT in schools. Career prospects are excellent and career progression is likely to be rapid.