In this course you gain qualified teacher status (QTS) with a subject specialism in secondary14-19 business education, qualifying you to teach in secondary schools and post-16 colleges. On the course you will: enhance your subject knowledge, understanding and skills; learn how to teach business education; learn about the wider role of teachers in school; gain knowledge about schools and the education system; apply your skills and knowledge on school placements. We help you develop the skills you need to be a successful teacher of pupils of all abilities. By studying with us you build your enthusiasm, confidence, knowledge and ability to teach business education. You also gain self-evaluation skills by completing a career preparation profile. This provides evidence that you meet the QTS standards for self-evaluation and personal development. School placements are central to the course. You complete two teaching placements in 11–18 schools or in a post-16 college. This allows you to experience the progression from Key Stage 4 to 5. A University-trained mentor supports you when on placement. Your course tutor also visits you to discuss your progress. We have strong partnerships with secondary schools and colleges in the area and many of our students are offered teaching jobs in their placement schools. Your placements are complemented by University and Academy based study that includes teaching sessions, seminars, group study, tutorials and assessment. During the course you have the opportunity to complete either the PGCE award or the Professional Graduate Certificate award (ProfGCE). Both qualifications achieve QTS but the PGCE also gives you 60 masters level credits, which you can use towards a masters degree.