Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching: PGCE (SP/FET)
The programme is recommended for completion inĀ one year fullātimeĀ orĀ two years partātime. The formalĀ minimum completion time is one year fullātime, and theĀ maximum completion time is five years. This allows students the flexibility to accommodate additional NonāDegree Purposes (NDP) modules, which increase the total credits required and extend the study period. The programme offers intakes inĀ JanuaryĀ andĀ July, giving students the flexibility to plan their studies around personal and academic commitments.
Aim
This fully online programme is designed to address the growing demand for professional educators in South Africa. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching: PGCE (SP/FET) is intended for students who have completed a relevant three-year degree and wish to qualify as professional educators.
Documents Required
Certified copy of your ID or Passport
Certified copy of your National Senior Certificate (Matric Certificate) or equivalent qualification
Certified copy of your Undergraduate Degree Certificate (NQF Level 6 or 7)
Certified Academic Transcript of your Undergraduate Studies (minimum 360 credits)
Time Commitment
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (PGCE (SP/FET)) is a 130-credit programme. Recommended completion time: one year fullātime or two years partātime. Minimum completion time: one year fullātime. Maximum completion time: five years partātime. Students requiring NonāDegree Purposes (NDP) modules should note that these additional credits will extend the study period beyond one year. Intakes are available in January and July.
Accreditation
Cornerstone Institute (RF) NPC is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Registration Certificate No. 2001/HE08/006).
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching: PGCE (SP/FET):
Distance mode. Registered by the DHET. Accredited by the CHE as a 125-credit learning programme for higher education at NQF level 7. SAQA ID: 124773; CHE reference: H/PRO96/AR025CAN.
Teaching subject specialisations:
š Senior Phase Specialisations
Choose one (1) specialisation in Semester 1
| # | Specialisation |
|---|---|
| 1 | š Creative Arts in Dance and Drama |
| 2 | š Social Sciences |
| 3 | ā Life Orientation |
| 4 | š Mathematics |
| 5 | š English Home Language |
| 6 | š English First Additional Language |
| 7 | š£ļø isiXhosa First Language |
| 8 | šæš¦ Afrikaans First Additional Language |
| 9 | š¼ Economic and Management Sciences |
ā¹ļø Note: Select only one specialisation for Semester 1. Contact the academic advisor for more information about each specialisation.
š Further Education and Training (FET)
Choose one (1) specialisation in Semester 2
| # | Specialisation |
|---|---|
| 1 | š Dance Studies |
| 2 | š Dramatic Art |
| 3 | šļø History |
| 4 | š Geography |
| 5 | ā Life Orientation |
| 6 | š Mathematics |
| 7 | š English Home Language |
| 8 | š° Economics |
| 9 | š Accounting |
| 10 | š¢ Business Studies |
ā¹ļø Note: Select only one (1) specialisation for Semester 2. Contact the academic advisor for prerequisite requirements and career pathways.
Admission Requirements
- The minimum admission requirement is an appropriate Bachelor's degree which includes two appropriate teaching subjects, one at second-year level or NQF Level 6 which corresponds with a relevant subject at school level for the Senior Phase and one at third-year level or NQF Level 7 which corresponds with a relevant school subject for the Further Education and Training Phase.
- Students should have sufficient disciplinary (subject) knowledge underpinning the specific teaching specialisations (subjects) to teach that particular school subject in the specific phase.
- The admission requirements exclude TVET studies (National N Diploma).
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.
Important Links
Module descriptions and credits
For a description of each module, click the āModule descriptionsā button to access details.