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Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (Technical and Vocational) | WSU

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching (Technical and Vocational Education) at Walter Sisulu University is a four-year professional teaching degree at the Mthatha campus. It prepares graduates to teach technical subjects — including Engineering Graphics and Design, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Technologies — within the Grades 7 to 12 school system. South Africa faces a persistent shortage of qualified technical subject teachers, and this programme addresses that gap by combining deep vocational content knowledge with pedagogical theory and practical school-based experience, producing educators who can inspire and develop South Africa's future technical workforce.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50–59% (Level 4)
Any other African Language: 50–59% (Level 4)
Any two technical subjects at 50–59% (Level 4) from: Technical Mathematics, Technical Sciences, EGD, Civil Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences
Any two additional subjects totalling 8 APS
APS: 24

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
IsiXhosa Home Language50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Technical Subjects Teacher (Grades 7–12) – Teach Engineering Graphics and Design, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology at secondary schools, addressing a critical DBE teacher shortage in technical subjects.
TVET College Lecturer (Technical Stream) – Teach engineering and technical modules at TVET colleges, preparing artisans and technical students for the workplace and trade tests.
Workshop or Trade Skills Trainer – Facilitate practical skills training in automotive, construction, or electrical trades for SETA-accredited training providers or large employer learnerships.
Technical Subject Adviser – Support and develop technical teachers across school districts as a provincial subject adviser, improving implementation of the technical curriculum.
Occupational Safety and Standards Trainer – Deliver workplace safety, technical operations, and engineering standards training in construction, manufacturing, or energy sector companies.

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