Occupational Certificate
School Principal / Manager

Admission Requirements

Teacher’s qualification with a minimum three (3) years managerial experience in the education and training environment.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Knowledge Modules: 134501001

  • KM-01, Introduction to education leadership, management and administration in a changing education landscape .
  • KM-02, Curriculum management and adaptation for holistic development of learners.
  • KM-03, Human resources development, empowerment and support of all school community.
  • KM-04, Financial and Asset Management.
  • KM-05, Institutional management and administration.

Total credits: 53

Practical Modules: 134501001

  • PM-01, Lead and manage the development of a school strategic plan.
  • PM-02, Lead and manage teaching and learning.
  • PM-03, Manage and use data to improve learner achievements.
  • PM-04, Lead and manage continuous improvement of curriculum delivery.
  • PM-05, Lead and manage the financial management processes in the school.
  • PM-06, Control and maintain the use of school assets.
  • PM-07, Manage and develop human resources in the school.
  • PM-08, Establish effective stakeholder engagement systems and practices.

Total credits: 96

Work Experience Modules: 134501001

  • WM-01, Strategic planning processes and procedures.
  • WM-02, Processes and procedures for effective curriculum delivery.
  • WM-03, Financial management processes and procedures.
  • WM-04, Supply chain management processes and procedures.
  • WM-05, Asset management processes and procedures.
  • WM-06, Human resources development and management processes and procedures.
  • WM-07, Processes and procedures for stakeholder engagement, NQF Level 5, Credits 10

Total credits: 136

Overview

Duration

24 Months

Credits

285

Qualification Code

101258

NQF Level

Level 6

Mode of Delivery

Contact Classes

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

  • Lead, manage and monitor the development and implementation of a school development plan, effective systems and strategies using available data to improve the curriculum delivery.
  • Plan, manage and maintain the financial, human and physical resources of the school.
  • Establish and promote stakeholder relationships and their impact on the development of the school.
  • Lead and manage professional development of self and others through life-long learning to deliver quality teaching and learning.

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