Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching, NQF level 6, SAQA ID 110648

This is a 2 year, blended mode of delivery (distance with extra support) qualification for Foundation Phase Teachers on REQV13 wanting to upgrade to REQV14 and for those teachers who want to change from teaching Intermediate or Senior Phase to Foundation Phase. The Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching aims to provide students with a sound knowledge base for teaching learners from Grade R to Grade 3. 

Be one of the first educators trained to start teaching robotics and coding. To ensure education is keeping up with worldwide developments (trends) and to prepare learners for the changes brought by the 4IR, the focus in teacher education should shift as well.  Through the Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching, students will be introduced to a new approach to teaching.  Students will, apart from other important knowledge, also learn where coding and robotics fit into the curriculum and how to start teaching coding and robotics even in the most remote parts of the country.

This qualification, the Advanced Certificate in Teaching (ACT) replaced the Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) and is recognised by DHET for REQV improvement. 

Minimum admission requirements:

• A three-year College of Education Diploma or
• A National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) at Level 5  or 
• Advanced Certificate in Education at NQF Level 6 – not specialising in Foundation Phase Teaching or
• A former undergraduate Higher Diploma in Education or
• A former Further Diploma in Education not specialising in Foundation Phase Teaching or
• A professional Bachelor of Education (BEd) Degree or
• A Bachelor’s degree plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE or
• University Education Diploma.

• Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd is accredited with CHE/HEQC.
• Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2025, as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration certificate No. 2017/HE07/001.
• This qualification is registered on the NQF, SAQA ID 110648.
• The qualification is recognised by the Department of Education and is considered for REQV improvement.

We have affordable payment options to suit your needs. The good news is you don’t need to pay any application fees and all your study material is included! You will receive your material online and in hard copy. Here are your payment options:

• Pay via a Fundi loan
• Cash/Credit Card payment
• A deposit and monthly installments

Please see the application form for more information or let us contact you.

Complete the online application form or download the application form below, complete it and email it to highereducation@edutel.ac.za or courier it to ABSA Building, 1st floor, Cnr Ontdekkers Road & Crane Avenue, Horison, 1724. Remember to include certified copies of your qualifications, ID and recent salary advice (no older than 2 months).

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