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    Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching

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    17 November 2026
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    25 January 2027

    Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching

    The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training (FET) Teaching is designed for graduates and diploma holders who want to become qualified teachers in South African high schools. This professional teaching qualification combines educational theory with practical classroom experience to prepare you to teach confidently in your chosen FET subject specialisation. Throughout the programme, you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to plan engaging lessons, manage diverse classrooms, assess learner progress and apply modern teaching methods and educational technologies. School-based Work Integrated Learning gives you valuable real-world teaching experience while helping you build confidence as a professional educator. By the time you graduate, you will be equipped to create meaningful learning experiences, support learners from diverse backgrounds and contribute positively to the education sector. The qualification also provides a pathway to further postgraduate study in education.

    Requirements and Opportunities

    Modules & Credits

    Fees are paid per module. The programme will be completed over two years. Compulsory modules - 135 credits

    Fees are subject to an annual increase.

    Applied Research in FET Subject 4 A

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 10
    Applied Research in FET Subject 4 A and B develops students’ research skills to support evidence-based teaching within their Further Education and Training (FET) subject specialisation. Through structured research tasks, students investigate educational challenges, evaluate emerging trends and apply relevant research methods. The modules emphasise critical enquiry and reflective practice to inform teaching approaches, curriculum implementation and learner engagement.

    Applied Research in FET Subject 4 B

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 10
    Applied Research in FET Subject 4 A and B develops students’ research skills to support evidence-based teaching within their Further Education and Training (FET) subject specialisation. Through structured research tasks, students investigate educational challenges, evaluate emerging trends and apply relevant research methods. The modules emphasise critical enquiry and reflective practice to inform teaching approaches, curriculum implementation and learner engagement.

    Classroom Management 4

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 9
    Classroom Management 4 equips students with practical strategies for creating structured, inclusive and learner-centred environments in the FET phase. Students explore behaviour management, learner support and the organisation of teaching activities. Educational theories, policies and reflective practice inform their approach to learner discipline, classroom engagement and diverse classroom needs.

    Foundations of Education 4A

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 16
    Foundations of Education 4A examines the philosophical, historical and theoretical foundations of education. Students explore educational philosophies, historical developments and models that influence teaching and curriculum design. The module also considers national and international education policies and the role of educators within social, cultural and political contexts.

    Foundations of Education 4B

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 16
    Foundations of Education 4B explores the relationship between education and society, with an emphasis on sociological theories, education policy and curriculum development. Students examine how education shapes social structures and how policy influences educational systems and classroom practice. The module encourages critical reflection on equity, curriculum implementation and emerging educational challenges.

    ICT in Education

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 6
    ICT in Education develops students’ ability to integrate digital technologies into teaching and learning in the FET phase. Students explore educational software, digital tools, e-learning approaches and digital teaching methods that support learner engagement and curriculum delivery. The module emphasises informed selection and use of technology to strengthen teaching effectiveness and learner-centred practice.

    ELECTIVE - Choose either Sepedi or Setswana

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 6 per module

    Language of Conversational Competence (LoCC): Sepedi

    Language of Conversational Competence (LoCC): Sepedi develops foundational communication skills for interacting with Sepedi-speaking learners. Students practise everyday conversation and language used in classroom routines, management and learning activities. The module supports inclusive communication and culturally responsive teaching in multilingual classrooms.

    OR

    Language of Conversational Competence (LoCC): 

    Setswana Language of Conversational Competence (LoCC): Setswana develops students’ ability to communicate with Setswana-speaking learners in everyday classroom situations. Through interactive learning activities, students build conversational skills and cultural awareness. The module supports learner engagement, classroom communication and inclusion in multilingual learning environments.

    Language of Learning and Teaching: English

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 3
    Language of Learning and Teaching: English develops the language and teaching skills needed to use English effectively as a medium of instruction. Students strengthen their academic literacy, language proficiency and classroom communication skills. The module explores language development, multilingual education and teaching strategies that support comprehension and accommodate learners from diverse language backgrounds.

    School Based WIL 4A

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 16
    School Based WIL 4A and 4B provide practical teaching experience in school classrooms, enabling students to apply educational theory, subject knowledge and teaching strategies. Through mentorship, observation, feedback and guided reflection, students develop skills in lesson planning, classroom management, assessment and professional conduct. The modules encourage students to evaluate and refine their teaching practice through direct engagement with learners.

    School Based WIL 4B

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 16
    School Based WIL 4A and 4B provide practical teaching experience in school classrooms, enabling students to apply educational theory, subject knowledge and teaching strategies. Through mentorship, observation, feedback and guided reflection, students develop skills in lesson planning, classroom management, assessment and professional conduct. The modules encourage students to evaluate and refine their teaching practice through direct engagement with learners.

    ELECTIVE - Choose a subject and complete Part A and Part B

    Module Fees:
    Credit: 14 x 2

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Agricultural Science 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Agricultural Science 4 A and B develop students’ ability to teach theoretical and practical agricultural concepts in the FET phase. Students design lesson plans and explore teaching strategies that engage learners in applied agricultural learning. Classroom simulations and case studies support the development of subject-specific teaching skills.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Accounting 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Accounting 4 A and B develop the subject knowledge and teaching skills needed to teach Accounting in the FET phase. Students explore approaches that integrate financial literacy, ethical decision-making and problem-solving into curriculum delivery. Lesson planning, case studies and research activities support effective teaching and critical engagement with developments in Accounting education.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Business Studies 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Business Studies 4 A and B prepare students to teach Business Studies through subject-specific teaching and assessment approaches. Students develop lesson plans that support learning in entrepreneurship, economic literacy and business management. Case studies encourage the application of teaching strategies to developments in business education.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Economics 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Economics 4 A and B develop students’ ability to teach economic concepts in the FET phase. The modules emphasise critical thinking, economic analysis and policy interpretation, alongside lesson planning and assessment strategies that support effective teaching and learning.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Dance Studies 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Dance Studies 4 A and B explore teaching approaches for movement education, choreography and artistic expression. Through practical activities and case studies, students develop strategies for engaging learners in the creative and technical aspects of dance.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Dramatic Arts 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Dramatic Arts 4 A and B develop students’ ability to teach performance, script analysis and theatre production. Classroom simulations and research activities support the development of teaching approaches that engage learners in dramatic expression.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Music 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Music 4 A and B explore approaches to teaching Music that combine theoretical knowledge with practical performance. Students develop curriculum-aligned lesson plans and examine teaching methods through case studies. Research activities encourage engagement with emerging trends in Music education and approaches that support learners’ creativity and technical proficiency.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Visual Arts 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Visual Arts 4 A and B develop students’ ability to teach Visual Arts through creative and critical approaches. Students design curriculum-aligned lessons that integrate visual literacy and artistic expression. Case studies and research activities support the exploration of teaching methods and contemporary developments in Visual Arts education.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Design 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Design 4 A and B explore teaching approaches for creative processes, visual communication and product development. Students use case studies and practical activities to develop teaching methods that align with the Design curriculum.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Hospitality Studies 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Hospitality Studies 4 A and B develop students’ ability to teach food preparation and service management. Practical activities and classroom simulations support teaching approaches that help learners develop knowledge and skills relevant to the hospitality industry.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Tourism 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Tourism 4 A and B explore approaches to teaching industry trends, service management and sustainable tourism principles. Students use classroom simulations and tourism case studies to develop practical teaching strategies. The modules also emphasise assessment, feedback and reflective practice to support learner progress and curriculum delivery.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET English 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET English 4 A and B develop students’ ability to teach language and literature in the FET phase. Students explore how linguistic theory, literary analysis and communication skills inform teaching practice. Lesson planning and case studies support effective curriculum delivery.

    OR

    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Physical Education 4 A and B
    Teaching and Learning Science: FET Physical Education 4 A and B develop students’ ability to teach physical activities that support health, fitness and motor skill development. Classroom simulations provide opportunities to practise delivering structured activities, while assessment and feedback approaches support the evaluation of learner progress. The modules also consider curriculum alignment and policy guidance relating to physical well-being.

    FEES

    Fees are payable at the start of each module and payment must be received by the payment deadline to successfully register and start the programme.

    * Fees quoted are as at 2026 and are subject to an annual increase.
    Number of modules: 12
    Programme credits: 135
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