On this page, we look at hose public colleges that offer teaching courses in the gauteng province. The most popular teaching course which is offered at a public college (comonly known as TVET Colleges) is Level 4 FET Certificate in Early Childhood Development.
Not every public college offeres teaching related courses. For example, the following public colleges in gautend do not offer any teaching related qualification:
- Central Johannesburg TVET College – no teaching courses offered
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College – no teaching courses offered
- Sedibeng TVET College – no teaching courses offered
- South West Gauteng TVET College – no teaching courses offered
- Tshwane North TVET College – no teaching courses offered
- West Col TVET College – no teaching courses offered
Only Ekurhuleni West TVET College and Tshwane South TVET College offer teachng related courses in gauteng. However, if you want to study teaching courses in gauteng at private colleges, there are many options for you.
Public Colleges that offer Teaching Courses in Gauteng
Below we discuss the two TVET colleges in Gauteng that offer teaching courses:
1. Ekurhuleni West TVET College Teaching Courses
The Ekurhuleni West TVET College in Gauteng, offers three teaching courses options, which are: Education and Development National Certificate Vocational NQF Level 2, NQF Level 3, and NQF Level 4.
Education and Development (NCV – NQF Level 2)
Duration: One year per NQF level
Admission Requirements:
- Grade 9 or higher
- ABET Level 4
- NQF Level 1
Certification Requirements:
- 7 Subjects: 3 Fundamental and 4 Vocational
Subjects Offered at Germiston Campus:
Compulsory Fundamental Subjects:
- English First Additional Language
- Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
Vocational Subjects:
- Art and Science of Teaching
- Human and Social Development
- Learning Psychology
- Early Childhood Development
Career Opportunities:
- Teacher Aide – Assisting professional educators
- Community Education Aide – Supporting education professionals
- Early Childhood Care & Development Aide – Working in community institutions and private homes
- Corporate Care Centres – Providing in-house childcare
- Special Needs Learning Centres – Supporting learners with special needs
Education & Development (NCV – NQF Level 3)
Duration: One year per NQF level
Admission Requirements:
- Competency in learning outcomes at NQF Level 2 in the same subfield/programme
Certification Requirements:
- 7 Subjects: 3 Fundamental and 4 Vocational (3 compulsory & 1 optional)
Subjects Offered at Germiston Campus:
Compulsory Fundamental Subjects:
- English First Additional Language
- Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
Vocational Subjects (3 Compulsory & 1 Optional):
- Art and Science of Teaching
- Human and Social Development
- Learning Psychology
- Early Childhood Development
Career Opportunities:
- Teacher Aide – Assisting professional educators
- Community Education Aide – Supporting education professionals
- Early Childhood Care & Development Aide – Working in community institutions and private homes
- Corporate Care Centres – Providing in-house childcare
- Special Needs Learning Centres – Supporting learners with special needs
Education & Development (NCV – NQF Level 4)
Duration: One year per NQF level
Admission Requirements:
- All requirements met for NQF Level 3
Certification Requirements:
- 7 Subjects: 3 Fundamental and 4 Vocational (3 compulsory & 1 optional)
Subjects Offered at Germiston Campus:
Compulsory Fundamental Subjects:
- English First Additional Language
- Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
Vocational Subjects (3 Compulsory & 1 Optional):
- Art and Science of Teaching
- Human and Social Development
- Learning Psychology
- Early Childhood Development
Career Opportunities:
- Teacher Aide – Assisting professional educators
- Community Education Aide – Supporting education professionals
- Early Childhood Care & Development Aide – Working in community institutions and private homes
- Corporate Care Centres – Providing in-house childcare
- Special Needs Learning Centres – Supporting learners with special needs
2. Tshwane South TVET College Teaching Courses
On the other hand, Tshwane South TVET College (public) offeres two teaching courses, which are: Early Childhood Development (ECD) Level 4, and Level 5. These courses allow you to teach children aged 0-6 years, in South African schools.
Level 4 FET Certificate in Early Childhood Development
- Credits: Minimum 120
- Duration: 12 months (1 year)
Level 5 FET National Diploma in Early Childhood Development
- Credits: Minimum 240
- Duration: 24 months (2 years)
Course Structure:
- Attend contact classes three days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays)
- Complete practical training two days a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays) at approved pre-schools and Grade R classes
- Participate in group learning and IT-based research on ECD topics
- Learn to apply CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) in early childhood education
- Trainers conduct on-site assessments at your workplace