The outcomes of the programme are professional, specific and generic and promote life-long learning since this is an important role of the educator. It is however, comparable to upgrade programmes in other similar parts of the world. They are in line with the University's Assessment Policy and incorporate a range of formative and summative assessment methods according to the nature of the component course within the diploma. Candidates are granted credit for equivalent prior learning and experience as determined by the University rules governing the recognition of prior learning and experience. At Level 6, learners build on fundamental learning credits from level 5 and these in turn lead into credits taken at level 7 in the B.Ed.
Learners take elective credits according to the phase in which they specialise.i.e.
Foundation Phase mathematics, or Intermediate Phase mathematics, or Senior Phase mathematics. Authorised person, including the signature of such a person. Date of submission. 26 June 2000.