Does anyone know what the NVQ (or other 'modern') equivalent qualification is for a Certificate in Education from Portsmouth University?

[Kim A]

I studied for 2 years to obtain a Cert.Ed at Portsmouth in the late 1980's. This qualification was always the equivalent of a First Degree and I have paperwork describing it as such. It entitles me to teach in the Post Compulsory Education sector (so anyone over 16) and I did so for many years post graduation.

I now find, re-entering the employment stakes after some time at home, that employers seem not to have heard of it and refer instead to NVQ. Does anyone know, please, a definitive answer to whether or not the Cert.Ed is still a valid qualification and, if it is, what level NVQ is an equivalent?

Many thanks!

[factor-fiction]

If it was a two year couse I'd be very surprised if it were equivalent to a first degree unless it was seen asa post-graduate qualification- similar to an MA or PGCE.

I have heard of the Cert Ed qualification. After completing my degree 30 years ago I was offered (but I turned down) a place on a Cert Ed course- that was a one year post-graduate teacher training course which i assume is equivalent to a PGCE now.

[buildersmate]

Cert Ed. courses and qualifications are still around - here's one.
http://www.soton.ac.u...ate_in_education.html
There always were two ways to get into teaching, using the qualifications route - the post-graduate cert ed (PGCE) course which is a one year course done after a first degree, and the two year certificate in education (Cert Ed) qualification.
As far as I know, the 2 year Cert Ed. is not equivalent to a degree - the entry level (A levels or equivalent plus the length of study suggests that). It was designed to get people into teaching.

[buildersmate]

I reckon it is going to be an NVQ Level 5, whereas a Batchelor degree is a Level 6, but you are going to have to ask the NVQ body to adjudicate.

[Kim A]

Thanks for that, both of you.

[thetruthhurts]

You know what they call an NVQ?

Not very qualified.

[factor-fiction]

Hi BM- is that a Batchelor degree in Soup Making?
I agree with you assessment of NVQ levels. Maybe I have misremembered but I'm sure the Cert Ed I applied for 30 years ago was only a one-year course, but maybe that was a sort of 'fast track' version for graduates.
Certainly new teachers now need to have a teaching degree or another full bachelors degree (usually 2:1 or above) plus a PGCE, and the profession is now moving towards Masters level entry (not that I agree with that).