Students who have completed this qualification should be able to:

• Demonstrate competence in reading, writing and speaking the language/s of instruction in ways that facilitate their own academic learning and learning in their classrooms
• Demonstrate competence in interpreting and using research and elementary statistical knowledge to facilitate their own lifelong learning, and manage teaching, learning and assessment
• Demonstrate competence regarding the disciplinary knowledge base underpinning the learning areas or subjects they will be teaching
• In their area/s of specialisation, demonstrate competence in planning, designing, and reflecting on learning programmes appropriate for their learners and learning context
• In their area of specialisation, demonstrate competence in selecting, using and adjusting teaching and learning strategies in ways that meet the needs of learners and the context
• Demonstrate competence in managing and administering learning environments and supporting learners in ways that are sensitive, stimulating, democratic and well organised
• Demonstrate competence in monitoring and assessing learner progress and achievement in their specialisation
• Demonstrate that they can function responsibly within the education system, the institution where they are working, and the community in which the institution is located
• Demonstrate a respect for and commitment to the educator profession.