EDUTEL HIGHER EDUCATION
Advanced Certificate in Intermediate Phase Teaching
Advanced Certificate in Intermediate Phase Teaching, NQF level 6, SAQA ID 120903
This is a 2 year, blended mode of delivery (distance with extra support) qualification for teachers on REQV13 wanting to further their qualifications or for teachers wanting to specialise in Intermediate Phase teaching. The qualification consists of 8 modules and you will be provided with all your study material in e-book format and have the option to add hard copy material as well.
This qualification aims to improve teachers’ capacity to engage with, support and assist other educators, support staff, learners and parents in Intermediate Phase at classroom and school level, but also in the wider community. Two subject specialisations are offered in this Advanced Certificate in Intermediate Phase Teaching qualification:
Endorsement 1: Mathematics, Science and Technology
Endorsement 2: Life Skills and Social Sciences
Both subject specialisations are primarily vocationally oriented. They aim to provide students with a sound knowledge base for teaching learners from Grades 4-6. Students will adopt the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to classroom teaching, while equipping them to undertake more intensive learning in Intermediate Phase teaching.
There is no better time to improve your qualifications than today!
Minimum admission requirements:
- A three-year College of Education Diploma, NQF Level 5 or
- A National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE) at Level 5 or
- Advanced Certificate in Education at NQF Level 6-not specialising in the specialisation subjects of the chosen endorsement Intermediate Phase Teaching or
- A former undergraduate Higher Diploma in Education or
- A former Further Diploma in Education-not specialising in the chosen subjects of specialisation in Intermediate Phase Teaching or
- A foreign qualification that is equivalent to a professional teaching qualification at Level 5
- A professional Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree-not specialising in the chosen subjects of specialisation in Intermediate Phase Teaching or
- A Bachelor’s degree plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE- not specialising in the chosen subjects of specialisation in Intermediate Phase Teaching or
- University Education Diploma, NQF Level 5 or
- Teachers who enrol for the qualification must provide proof that they either teach in the Intermediate Phase or that they have access to an Intermediate Phase classroom to teach the phase for the duration of the four weeks of workplace integrated learning. Students will complete their WIL in the second semester of the second year.
This qualification is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the NQF by SAQA, SAQA ID 120903.
This qualification is approved by CHE and TEPEC.
Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until December 2025 as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration Certificate No.2017/HE07/001. Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd will apply for reaccreditation during 2025 to be extended for another 5 years. This is a procedural matter pertaining to all private higher education institutions.
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! 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.
Download, print and complete the application form and email it to highereducation@edutel.ac.za or complete the application form online. Remember to include certified copies of your qualifications, ID and recent salary advice (no older than 2 months).