Occupational Certificate in School Principal (School Manager) (NQF 6)
QCTO Occupational Qualifications 285 Credits 2 Years Register OnlinePurpose 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.
Career Focus
- Employment prospects within the education sector at school, district, provincial and national levels
Registered with
Department of Higher Education and Training
Accredited by
QCTO (SAQA ID: 101258)
Admission requirements
Teachers qualification with a minimum of 3 years managerial experience in the education and training environment
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
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.
Module Breakdown
Occupational Certificate in School Principal (School Manager) – Module Breakdown Year 1
Year 1 Total Credits: 149
Semester 1
NQF level
Credits
leadership, management and administration in a changing
education landscape
of learners
empowerment and support of all school communities
administration
school strategic plan
Semester 2
NQF level
Credits
learner achievements
improvement of curriculum
delivery
management processes in the school
resources in the school
engagement systems and practices
Occupational Certificate in School Principal (School Manager) – Module Breakdown Year 2
Year 2 Total Credits: 136
Semester 1
NQF level
Credits
procedures
processes and procedures
Semester 2
NQF level
Credits
and procedures
procedures
stakeholder engagement
* In collaboration with PC Educational Holdings