About

The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Further Education and Training Teaching (FET) is an 18-month programme aimed at developing graduates who wish to teach within the FET phase (Grade 10-12) based on modules completed in the undergraduate qualification.

Teaching subject choices may be selected from a list of specialisations offered by MANCOSA. The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching qualification aims to develop innovative educators who will meet the needs of a new generation of learners. The key to taking South Africa forward lies in educating the nation for tomorrow.

The programme is offered online through distance learning with online support.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)/ Teaching Practice

This is a compulsory component which requires the student to undertake Teaching Practice at a secondary school, over four (4) consecutive weeks in Semester 2 and four (4) consecutive weeks in Semester 3. Students must attend schools within a hundred kilometre radius from the following MANCOSA learning centres: Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town Polokwane, Pietermaritzburg, East London, Gqeberha and Pretoria. Open to SA Applicants only.

Articulation

Upon completion of the PGCE (FET) programme students can articulate onto the Bachelor of Education Honours in Educational Leadership and Management or the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management (PGDEM). Applicants who have completed a Mathematics specialisation can articulate onto the Bachelor of Education Honours in Mathematics Education.

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Curriculum

Careers

On completion of the PGCE (Further Education and Training Teaching) programme, graduates can be employed at:

  • Educational Institutions
  • Private/Public Schools

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