IIE Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Course Requirements at IIE Rosebank
The IIE Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching is a postgraduate Diploma offered by IIE Rosebank for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year, online to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study IIE Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching at IIE Rosebank
- Applicants require an approved Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, as stipulated in the Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ)
- Consideration may also be given to holders of a 360-credit Diploma in scarce fields identified by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Applicants must have sufficient disciplinary content knowledge in their teaching specialisation: a minimum of 24 credits at NQF Level 6 for Senior Phase teaching subjects, or a minimum of 48 credits (with at least 24 credits at NQF Level 7) for FET teaching subjects
- Three mandatory competencies apply: competency in the Language of Learning and Teaching (English), which must be demonstrated or developed during the PGCE
- Information and Communication Technology competency (a prior NQF Level 5 qualification obtained within the last 3 years, or a competency test pass)
- evidence of study of an additional South African official language or Sign Language (excluding Afrikaans), or a competency assessment pass
About this course
Caps a suitable undergraduate degree or diploma with professional teacher training for the Senior Phase (Grades 7 to 9) and FET band (Grades 10 to 12), combining subject and pedagogic knowledge for a beginner teacher.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Education Consultant. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE Rosebank. Ask IIE Rosebank directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE Rosebank’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with IIE Rosebank and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online via IIE Rosebank College distance learning.
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- Duration
- 1 year, online
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- R46,888 per annum cash (Region A) / R41,592 per annum cash (Region B), full-time, 2026
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