Adult Education
and Training

Adult Education and Training (AET), registered at NQF level 1, is the foundation of lifelong learning that enables access to further education.

Adult Education
and Training

Adult Education and Training (AET), registered at NQF level 1, is the foundation of lifelong learning that enables access to further education.

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NQF

Level 1

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SAQA ID

73249

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Credits

120

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Duration

7 Months

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MoD

F2F, Online
or Blended

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Who is AET for?

The General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) in Adult Education and Training (AET) is suitable for adult learners without prior formal education and will provide them with fundamental basics of general education and learning.

The General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) in Adult Education and Training (AET) is suitable for adult learners without prior formal education and will provide them with fundamental basics of general education and learning.

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Why take up AET?

The General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) in Adult Education and Training (AET) is suitable for adult learners without prior formal education and will provide them with fundamental basics of general education and learning.

The General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) in Adult Education and Training (AET) is suitable for adult learners without prior formal education and will provide them with fundamental basics of general education and learning.

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Entry Requirements

It is recommended that learners have achieved the following in order to access this Qualification:

  • Communication at AET Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at AET Level 3 or equivalent.

It is recommended that learners have achieved the following in order to access this Qualification:

  • Communication at AET Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at AET Level 3 or equivalent.
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Course Outcomes

The Adult Education and Training (AET) qualification allows learners the following learning pathways:

  • To choose a vocational route through completion of the National Certificate: Vocational Qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4 which contain vocational specializations.
  • To access academic learning at NQF Level 2 and above.
  • To access Occupational specific qualifications at NQF Level 2, which consist of knowledge, skills and workplace experience and learning.

The Adult Education and Training (AET) qualification allows learners the following learning pathways:

  • To choose a vocational route through completion of the National Certificate: Vocational Qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4 which contain vocational specializations.
  • To access academic learning at NQF Level 2 and above.
  • To access Occupational specific qualifications at NQF Level 2, which consist of knowledge, skills and workplace experience and learning.