Section 1

Purpose of Qualification

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a School Manager. A School Manager leads, plans, develops and manages developed systems for effective and efficient delivery of quality education by ensuring the implementation and support of a values-driven ethos for quality teaching and learning.

Section 2

Career Focus

• Employment prospects within the education sector at school, district, provincial and national levels

Section 3

Registered with

Department of Higher Education and Training

Section 4

Accredited by

QCTO (SAQA ID: 101258)

Section 5

Admission requirements

Teachers qualification with a minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the education and training environment

Section 6

Articulation options

Horizontal

• Advanced Certificate: Education: School Management and Leadership, Level 6.
• Advanced Certificate: Education, Level 6.

Vertical

• Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership, Level 7

Section 7

Assessment of Programme

PC Educational Holdings will conduct internal assessments by means of assessment activities and signed-off work experience log sheets. Upon successful completion of all modules, PC Educational Holdings provides a statement of results to the candidate and QCTO, as part of the candidate’s application to complete the External Summative Assessment conducted by the QCTO.

Section 8

Module Breakdown

Occupational Certificate in School Principal (School Manager) – Module Breakdown Year 1

Year 1 Total Credits: 149

Occupational Certificate in School Principal (School Manager) – Module Breakdown Year 2

Year 2 Total Credits: 136