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Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training General Education and Training Certificate for Adults

College of Education

DurationMaximum 8 yearsNQF level6APS/AS18Campuses2
Course overview

About this course

Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training General Education and Training Certificate for Adults develops knowledge and practical capability in teaching, learning and subject-specific classroom practice. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

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.

Admission

Other admission conditions

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Diploma endorsement) with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning, or a
Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational), endorsed with admission to diploma study, or A Senior Certificate (SC) with at least a E symbol in HG or D symbol in SG in the language of teaching and learning, or A National Senior Certificate for
Adults (NASCA) (Diploma endorsement) with at least a 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or an approved and recognised appropriate vocational, professional and academic qualifications and part qualifications at Level 5 (such as the
Higher Certificate ABET/ACET) or Level 6 may be presented for consideration for admission

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may progress to doctoral study in a related field, subject to research alignment and the receiving institution's admission requirements. An honours degree or postgraduate study in education, curriculum, educational leadership, inclusive education or a teaching specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Career possibilities

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

Available campuses

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