PSW refused due to City and Guilds certificate

[WFC2102]

Hi all,

I have just found out my PSW application was denied because my pgde is from City and Guilds. I know of just one student who used this diploma and were successful.
I have been given right of appeal. Can anyone give any help on my case?

Applied: 7/11/2011
denied: 24/02/2012
Pgde: Diploma in Teaching n the Lifelong Learning Sector
awarded by: City and Guilds

Any help will be appreciated. Also has any one had any success with a case like this?

[Lucapooka]

Is it a Professional Graduate diploma in education from Scotland There is no other type of PGDE issued inside the UK.

[WFC2102]

Thanks Lucapooka for your reply. I seem to have confused the issue. My college is equating my DTLLS certificate awarded by City and Guilds to a PGCE. This was on the letter I submitted to the HO. But then I really want to know if anyone has had any experience with this issue.

[Lucapooka]

Now you are saying PGCE (your original post cited PGDE) but it does not matter. Only those types of qualifications specifically named in the guidance are acceptable. Unlike Tier 1 (G) there is no degree-equivalency program that includes other qualifications in the PSW scheme.