The Senior Phase & FET BEd Degree: All You Need to Know

What the senior phase and FET BEd degree is all about

 

The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education is a transformative degree designed to provide aspiring teachers with the abilities and knowledge to teach students in the senior and FET phase (grades 7 to 12). 

The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training teaching modules focus on teaching you: 

• How to create and maintain a productive learning environment and effectively manage student behaviour.
• How to assess student progress and provide them with constructive feedback. 
• The necessary abilities to create effective lesson plans that meet the curriculum standard. 

 

Essentially, this course helps make new teachers more employable by helping them specialise in both the Senior and FET phases of teaching. 

Students gain practical experience through school placements and networking and also gain professional knowledge through advanced theoretical training.

As mentioned above, there’s a shortage of qualified teachers in South Africa, especially in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math). This means that graduates specialising in these fields are more likely to get a job once they are out of college.  

 

What you can do with a Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching qualification

 

A BEd in Senior Phase and Further Education Training teaches students to perform various duties and tasks in the education sector. With this degree, you’re able to: 

• Teach in the senior phase and FET: You can teach students in the senior phase (grades 7–9) and high school students (grades 10-12). 
• Specialise in a subject: You are certified to teach specific subjects based on your specialisation during your studies. For example, you can specialise in maths, sciences, languages, social sciences, or commerce. 
• Gain national and provincial teaching credentials: You can teach within the national and provincial education systems (in both public and private schools). 
  

 

While many may pursue teaching careers with this degree, there are also career opportunities beyond teaching, including, but not limited to, the following. 

• Educational administration
• Educational consultancy
• Hosting training and development workshops
• Engaging in educational research
• Working with community organisations to develop outreach programmes

 

If you’re interested in educational management instead of teaching, you can also consider pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management. 

 

Who should study a Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching degree?

 

This degree is designed for students who want to teach learners in grades 7–12. It’s ideal for individuals who are: 

• Passionate about teaching a specific subject, such as math, science, languages, etc. 
• Interested in helping teenagers with academic and personal development.
• Specifically interested in teaching at a secondary school level and preparing learners for exams and their future careers. 
• Willing to commit to four years of study and learning both practical and theoretical practices. 
• Looking for career opportunities beyond teaching, such as consultancy and curriculum development. 
  

 

Choosing this degree over other programmes will provide in-depth knowledge about your preferred subjects and give you a broader teaching scope. This is because the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching modules empower you to teach teenagers of different ages. The course will help you gain hands-on teaching experience during your studies. 

 

Eligibility requirements for Senior Phase and FET teaching candidates

 

Depending on the institution you choose, you may have different admission requirements. However, teaching course requirements are generally as follows: 

• A National Senior Certificate or a NQF Level 4 National Certificate (Vocational)-(NCV) with an endorsement for entry into a Bachelor’s study programme (Bachelor’s Pass). 
• Applicants who do not have a Bachelor’s Pass/endorsement can apply via mature age exemption if they are over 23.
  

 

You will also be required to have a specific pass rate for different specialisations. For example, if you want to specialise in mathematics, you must have achieved a 50% pass rate or a 55% pass rate in technical mathematics. 

Learn more about MANCOSA’s entry requirements here. 

 

About the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching modules

 

This degree is structured to provide students with a robust combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The modules give you the necessary tools and abilities to become an educator in grades 7–12. 

 

Let’s have a look at MANCOSA’s Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching modules: 

Each semester, you’ll get compulsory modules and choose from the FET and SP subjects. Core education modules include the following: 

• Educational foundations, where you’ll explore principles and theories of education.
• Educational psychology, where you’ll understand the psychological development of teens.
• Curriculum studies, where you’ll learn about curriculum design and implementation.
• Inclusive education, where you’ll learn to develop strategies for diverse learning needs and how to create an inclusive classroom environment.

 

As for subject specialisation modules, with these modules, you’ll learn: 

• Specialised subject knowledge where you’ll gain expertise in your chosen disciplines such as maths, science, or languages.
• Specific teaching methods for different specialisations so you can deliver content effectively to engage students.

 

You’ll also have practical teaching modules, during which you’ll participate in supervised teaching placements in schools so you can apply the knowledge and abilities you gain. 

This also includes assessment and evaluation modules, where you’ll learn to create and administer forms and assessments and provide support and feedback to learners. 

As you can see, MANCOSA’s degree provides a well-rounded education that combines theoretical and practical studies, so you’re well-prepared to enter the work environment after completing your studies. 

 

Register for the MANCOSA BEd degree in Senior Phase and FET Teaching online

 

Now that you know about the Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching modules, eligibility requirements, and career opportunities, you can decide whether this sounds like the right educator training course for you. 

 

Learn more about MANCOSA’s BEd in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching here.