University of Cape TownHigher CertificateHigher Certificate in Adult and Community Education and Training
Faculty of Humanities
NQF level5Campuses1
About this course
UCT 2027 admission scoring: No FPS threshold is published for this entry-level certificate. Source pages: programme 49, 53, 57-58; admission requirements 57-58. UCT uses faculty-specific FPS/WPS rather than the standard APS field.
What you may study
Education theory; curriculum studies; assessment; inclusive education; teaching specialisations; classroom practice; and supervised school-based learning. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.
Other admission conditions
No FPS threshold is published for this entry-level certificate.
NSC, Level 4 NC(V), appropriate Level 4 adult/early-childhood certificate, or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Preference is given to applicants with two years of adult-education experience.
Possible study paths
After completing this higher certificate, graduates may apply for a cognate diploma or bachelor's degree where articulation and admission rules allow. An honours degree or postgraduate study in education, curriculum, educational leadership, inclusive education or a teaching specialisation, subject to admission requirements.
Where this qualification may lead
Teacher in the approved phase and subject specialisation; education support practitioner; curriculum assistant; training facilitator; or education programme coordinator.
Study locations
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