Education, Training and Development - Schooling
The purpose of the qualification is to enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers in the specialized area of accounting as a teaching field. It aims to establish a structured pathway for teachers to progress in their careers and also serve as a platform for continuing professional development (CPD). Upon completion of this qualification, learners will be able to:
The Advanced Certificate in FET Accounting Teaching seeks to elevate the expertise of teachers in the field of accounting education. It addresses the urgent need to uplift teacher qualifications, especially for those who are unqualified or under-qualified. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for retraining teachers to expand their subject teaching capabilities, thereby increasing the pool of educators equipped to teach accounting.
Through extensive consultation with national education departments and a comprehensive needs analysis, it was identified that there is a significant shortage of suitably qualified teachers for FET Accounting classes. Furthermore, there is a lack of professional capacity among many current FET Accounting teachers in the Free State province and beyond. This qualification aims to address these gaps by establishing a structured pathway for teacher development and career advancement in the field of accounting education.
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