| Qualification code: | 90184 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 119807 |
| APS/AS: | 60 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Purpose statement:
The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Teaching and Learning Support is to strengthen teachers' knowledge skills, attitudes and values in teaching and learning support. The qualifying learner will have a deep and systematic understanding of current thinking, practice, theory, and methodology in teaching and learning support. Learners will be able to apply this knowledge and skills in diverse contexts and within an eco-systemic approach. After completing this qualification, teachers will be experts in the field of teaching and learning support and be able to practically apply the knowledge and skills through Work Integrated Learning. The teacher might take on a new role at the workplace after completing this qualification, practicing teaching, and learning support at the school or in education more broadly.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
Diploma in Education (including a National Professional Diploma in Education) plus a cognate Advanced Certificate in Education, NQF Level 6,
or
a Bachelor of Education
or
a General First Degree plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, NQF Level 7.
Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; have completed Diploma at an NQF level 6; and have at least five years of relevant teaching/ work based experience in Teaching Learning Care and Support or related subject fields, as well as evidence of basic research skills. Psychology up to second level is recommended. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
NOTE: No foreign Diploma's will be accepted for admission.
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.