Postgraduate Teachers Diploma: Higher Education
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is a postgraduate teaching qualification focused on preparing learners for educational practice in the higher education and training field. It is recorded at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits and originated at Rand Afrikaans University. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current status should be verified before it is considered for enrolment or recognition.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a teaching focus in higher education and training may consider this qualification, subject to checking its current recognition, admission requirements and relevance to their intended role.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for teaching-related work in higher education and training, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the available record indicates that registration ended in 2009, prospective learners should confirm whether it remains recognised or available and whether it is accepted for their intended career pathway.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Higher education teaching practice
- Planning and supporting learning in a higher education context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Postgraduate Teachers Diploma: Higher Education
- SAQA ID
- 17056
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 5
- Subfield
- Higher Education and Training
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and availability, as the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2009.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification, if it is still being offered.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements.
- Confirm that the qualification will be recognised for the teaching or higher education pathway you intend to pursue.