Advanced Certificate: Education: Natural Science Education (FET Phase)
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About this qualification
This is a 120-credit Advanced Certificate at NQF Level 6, focused on Education with a specialisation in Natural Science Education for the Further Education and Training (FET) Phase. It sits within the Schooling subfield of the HEQSF and was originated by the University of Zululand.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing or extending their focus in natural science education for the FET Phase may consider this qualification. The title alone does not establish admission requirements or confirm that it is suitable for a particular applicant.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development relevant to natural science education in the FET Phase. It should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a specific teaching role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying education-focused knowledge to natural science learning in an FET-phase school context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Advanced Certificate: Education: Natural Science Education (FET Phase)
- SAQA ID
- 62516
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Schooling
- Originator
- University of Zululand
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making plans.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is genuine.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and whether your prior qualifications meet them.
- Ask the provider for the detailed curriculum, delivery arrangements and assessment requirements.
- Confirm whether any teaching, workplace or practical requirements apply to the particular offering.
- Check whether the qualification aligns with your intended education or career pathway, without assuming that it guarantees appointment or professional registration.