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AdvDip Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching at University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma develops teaching competence in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. The AdvDip (TVT) focuses on technical and vocational contexts in recognition that teaching and learning in the TVET sector requires specialised pedagogies cognisant of the diversity of the student body, and in response to the needs of the world of work. The AdvDip (TVT) is a ‘capping’ qualification for graduates already in possession of a general undergraduate bachelor’s degree or diploma, to become professionally qualified as a TVET lecturer or trainer.

Faculty: Humanities  |  Department: Wits School of Education  |  Duration: 1-2years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Courses:; Education Studies; Management with TVET; Technical & Vocational Education Studies; Teaching/Learning/Researching in TVET; Teaching Practice; Lecturer Industry Experience; Select one of the following electives:; Civil Engineering; Electrical Infrastructure; Engineering & Design; IT & Communication Science; Mathematics; Physical Sciences

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an appropriate 360- credit NQF Level 6 undergraduate diploma or bachelor’s degree, namely one that includes adequate disciplinary learning in cognate academic fields at the exit level of the prior qualification. The prior qualification is linked to teaching specialisation relevant to the TVET context. Where disciplinary subject knowledge is insufficient, additional learning courses may be required before the qualification can be awarded. A completed application form & CV Official academic transcripts showing courses taken and marks achieved, including a certificate of conduct from the university last attended Certified copy of degree/diploma International students: SAQA certificate English Proficiency Certificate for students from countries in which English is not the language of teaching and learning at tertiary level

ZAR 52,130 a year (2026). Average tuition fee for the first year of study as stated in the 2026 Fees Book, Chapter 2; excludes additional charges. Source

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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