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Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching at Central University of Technology, Free State

Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching are uniquely equipped to bridge the gap between industry expertise and academic instruction. This qualification prepares professionals to teach, train, and manage within the dynamic Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Department: Post Graduate Studies in Education  |  Duration: 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Career pathways

Career pathways listed by the programme page include TVET Lecturing & Technical Instruction; TVET Management & Administration; Curriculum Development & Educational Research; Corporate & SETA Training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification: An appropriate 360-credit qualification at exit level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (e.g., an undergraduate diploma, including a college Diploma 6), or a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree. The prior qualification must include adequate disciplinary learning in cognate academic fields and be linked to a teaching specialisation relevant to the TVET context. Subject Knowledge & Prerequisites: Where disciplinary subject knowledge is deemed insufficient upon review, additional learning courses may be required before the qualification can be awarded. Prospective students should ensure their prior studies align closely with their intended TVET teaching specialisation. Selection Process & Additional Requirements: Selection Process: Admission is subject to institutional rules and regulations, and the successful alignment of the applicant's prior qualification with the chosen TVET teaching specialisation. Duration & Award: One year’s full-time or two years’ part-time study. After successful completion of this qualification, the Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching will be awarded during an official graduation ceremony of CUT.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.

There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process

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