This course is designed for graduates who want to teach design and technology in secondary schools. This discipline is an exciting subject for creative individuals who enjoy designing, making and working with innovative materials and technology. This PGCE course will equip you to become a confident, knowledgeable and innovative secondary design and technology teacher. A variety of learning and teaching methods are used to simulate the secondary classroom experience. These include demonstration, discussion, collaboration, micro-teaching, problem solving and presenting. These experiences will help you develop your communication skills which are vital to classroom success and effective learning and teaching. Central to the PGCE course is your personal professional development. You will be actively engaged in reflection on practice during school placement and beyond as you seek employment and prepare for Newly Qualified Teacher Induction and Early Professional Development. There is a high demand for teachers with the PGCE qualification. On qualification, you may apply for teaching posts, both within and outside Wales. Many student teachers proceed to postgraduate study while in their teaching post. Our Careers service has dedicated teams: A central work experience team to help you find relevant placements; an employability development team which includes an employability programme called Grad Edge; and an Enterprise team focused on new business ideas and entrepreneurship.