ufs.ac.za Apply Online Foundation Phase Certificate : University of the Free State

Organisation : University of the Free State
Facility : Foundation Phase Certificate
Location : Bloemfontein
Website : https://www.ufs.ac.za/

Apply Online Foundation Phase Certificate

Overview :
** Complete your qualification in as little as 18-20 months and lead change in your community
** This fully-online programme enables educators to advance through increased knowledge, problem solving exercises, and practical applications.

Related : University of the Free State Student Registration : www.southafricain.com/4215.html

** The skills learned can be used immediately in the classroom and ACT completion certifies teachers as fully-qualified according to South Africa’s Department of Basic Education.

** Currently, fully-qualified teachers wanting to work in different content areas or grade levels can also expand their current credentials by completing the ACT in their desired area of teaching.
** Students complete the certificate programme via a 100% online format, so no travel or contact sessions are required.

** There are no formal exams; student progress is measured through online assessments based on demonstrating methods and procedures to be used in the professional management of learning within defined contexts.
** National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 6 competencies are organised into nine consecutive 8-week sessions.

** These are designed to meet the practical needs of working educators, and include online facilitators and technology support.
** Students can enrol in, and pay for, one session at a time.
** This certificate programme can be completed, on a part-time basis, in as few as 18-20 months.

Course Modules :

1. *This is a fixed first course to help students become comfortable with the technology and Blackboard from the start.
2. **Home Language: IsiZulu/English/Sesotho/Afrikaans.
3. ***Fixed last course for all students. No other course dependencies or prerequisites.

Admissions :
** Congratulations on taking the first step in enhancing your professional teaching career!
** Before you start your application, please take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the following minimum requirements

Professional requirements for admission :
** Admission to the Advanced Certificate in Teaching is subject to the General Rules for Undergraduate Qualifications.
** In addition, applicants must adhere to the requirements of the Faculty of Education and the Specific Requirements of the Discipline.

The following Specific Requirements apply :
a. A Teaching Diploma; or
b. National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE); or
c. Equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification; or
d. A 480-credit Bachelor of Education at NQF Level 7 (in a different phase or specialisation); or
e. An applicable Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Education (in a different phase or specialisation)
f. Have access to the Internet and a laptop. Laptop specifications

Technology requirements for admission :
** A laptop, as part of the equipment a student needs for the programme, is compulsory. ICT forms an integral part of the ACT programme.
** You will be provided the opportunity to buy a laptop through Eduloan® at an exceptionally competitive price on the Student Technology Programme (STP).
** General information is available at .eduloan.co.za/
** The laptops purchased through the STP initiative come pre-loaded with the necessary anti-virus and processing software.
** However, purchasing of a laptop through Eduloan® is not compulsory.
** A student in the ACT programme is free to purchase a laptop from any service provider.

The minimum requirements for a laptop to be used in the programme are as follows :
** Intel Core i5 CPU (1.8Ghz ) Minimum (Intel Core i5 2.0Ghz CPU and higher is preferred & Recommended ) (Note: A Intel Atom, Intel Celeron or AMD CPU is NOT recommended)
** 4GB RAM minimum (More Ram is Preferred)
** 500GB HDD – 1000GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive – Storage, larger HDD can store more information)
** Microsoft Windows 7 x64bit Minimum (see software Specifications )
** USB 2.0 – 2x Ports minimum, USB 3.0 is faster (Minimum 2x USB 2.0 Ports required, more is preferred)
** Built in Webcam and Mic (Normally std)
** Internal built in Speaker/s (Normally Std)
** 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port (RJ45 LAN) (Normally Std)
** WIFI 802.11b/g Minimum / 802.11N / 802.11AC (Normally Std)
** Bluetooth 4.0 (normally std)
** 104 Key Laptop Keyboard (Normally Std)
** HDMI Output
** VGA Output (Normally Std)
** Laptop Battery Life (up to 2 hours Minimum is pretty Std)
** 10.1” – 15.6” (Inch) WXGA Laptop Monitor/ Laptop Screen (Min: 1366 x 768 Resolution. Larger Screen and Higher resolution is better when working long hours on Laptop)
** DVD RW/CD-R Optical Drive (external USB model is also ok if laptop does not include one, Note: a lot of the new models do not included a optical drive)

Software Minimum Specifications :
** Microsoft Windows OS (Win 7 x64; Windows 8.1 x64; Windows 10 x64 – all can be the Home or the Pro/ Business version)
** Latest Microsoft Windows Updates
** Latest Microsoft Office Updates
** Latest laptop HW Driver updates
** Adobe Flash
** Microsoft Silverlight
** Adobe Reader DC
** Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
** Mozilla Firefox (latest Version)
** Google Chrome (latest Version)
** Microsoft Office 2013 (minimum) with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
** Compression Software (7-zip)
** Media Player (Microsoft Windows Media Player / Video LAN VLC Media Player)
** PDF creator software (PDF Creator by PDF Forge )

Available Laptop Brands (South Africa) :
** Dell
** Acer
** Apple
** HP (Hewlett Packard)
** Fujitsu
** Lenovo
** Toshiba
** Asus
** LG
** Sony
** Gigabyte
** MSI
** Samsung
** Pinnacle
** Mecer
** It is important for students to note that the UFS will not take responsibility for ensuring that the laptop the student provides is suitable for use in the programme.

Tuition :
** Per 8-week session – R2 435
** ACT – Foundation Phase online programme (9 sessions) – R21 915 (total tuition)
** International students pay an annual levy for 2017.

The amounts are as follows :
International students (SADC countries): R2 800
International students (non-SADC countries): R4 020

FAQ On UFS Foundation Phase Certificate

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about UFS Foundation Phase Certificate:

Q: What is UFS Foundation Phase Certificate?
A: UFS Foundation Phase Certificate is a program offered by the University of the Free State (UFS) that focuses on the development of teaching skills for the foundation phase, which includes grades R to 3.

Q: What are the entry requirements for UFS Foundation Phase Certificate?
A: The entry requirements for UFS Foundation Phase Certificate may vary depending on the specific program, but generally require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with certain subject requirements.

Q: What are the courses included in UFS Foundation Phase Certificate?
A: The courses included in UFS Foundation Phase Certificate program may vary depending on the specific program, but typically cover topics such as child development, teaching methods, language development, and mathematics education.