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Education and Leadership

Occupational Certificate: School Principal

Lead with Vision, Empowering Tomorrow's Schools Today

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NQF Level:

Credits:

285

Minimum Duration:

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Faculty:

Digital Arts and Educational Technology

Department:

Education

Accreditation Authority:

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Unlock a World of Possibilities with Transformative School Principal Qualification

Prepare for a career in educational leadership with the Occupational Certificate: School Principal. This comprehensive programme equips aspiring school leaders with strategic insight, leadership capabilities, and practical skills to manage schools effectively, foster inclusive environments, and ensure academic excellence.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Designed to address South African schools' unique challenges, this qualification blends practical and theoretical modules to equip school leaders with the skills to tackle low learner achievement, integrate ICT, and enhance leadership effectiveness.

Admission Requirements.

An appropriate teaching qualification with a minimum of three (3) years of managerial experience in the education and training environment.

Qualification Structure.

Includes knowledge, practical, and workplace modules across four semesters. Topics cover education leadership, curriculum management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will develop school strategies, manage resources, improve curriculum delivery, and lead professional development for quality learning.

International Comparability.

Aligns with Scotland's Scottish Qualification for Headship and U.S. state-issued administrator licenses, both emphasizing leadership and adaptability.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Offered through Contact, Blended, and Distance Learning. Students access Moodle LMS and additional support services like academic advising and career guidance.

Career Opportunities.

School Principal, School Manager

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: Advanced Certificate: Education: School Management and Leadership (NQF Level 6). Vertical: Occupational Certificate: Governance Practitioner (NQF Level 7). Diagonal: Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership (NQF Level 7).