Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching
17 November 2026
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
Applied Research in FET Subject 4 B
Classroom Management 4
Foundations of Education 4A
Foundations of Education 4B
ICT in Education
ELECTIVE - Choose either Sepedi or Setswana
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.
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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
School Based WIL 4A
School Based WIL 4B
ELECTIVE - Choose a subject and complete Part A and Part B
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 quoted are as at 2026 and are subject to an annual increase.