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Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training

Qualification code: 90190
NQF level: 7
Total credits: 120
SAQA ID: 124592
APS/AS: 60
Purpose statement:
The Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training offered by the University of South Africa (UNISA) is crafted to address the educational and developmental challenges faced by Africa and beyond. This programme is situated within a broader national and professional context, aiming to empower individuals and communities to tackle their unique challenges effectively, thereby contributing to social and economic development. The transition to fully online delivery, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, reflects UNISA's commitment to leveraging technology to enhance educational accessibility and effectiveness. This approach aligns with the university's mission to provide quality, technology-driven education that is both flexible and inclusive, making higher education accessible to a broader audience, including those in remote or underserved regions. The programmes design ensures that graduates emerge with a comprehensive understanding and advanced competencies in adult and community education and training (ACET). This includes a deep theoretical grounding coupled with practical application skills, enabling them to ethically facilitate learning, adapt to changing policies and legislation, and manage ACET programmes with professionalism. The curriculum's exit level outcomes are closely tied to the programmes purpose, ensuring that all aspects of adult and community education, from theory to practice, are covered. Graduates are expected to integrate and apply their knowledge to address the complexities of adult and community education, evaluate different types of knowledge critically, and practice ethical decision-making within their professional conduct. Furthermore, the programme emphasizes the development of a range of graduate attributes, including ethical and professional practice, innovative problem-solving and management skills, and effective communication. These attributes are essential for graduates to navigate the challenges and opportunities within the ACET sector confidently. By fostering a strong sense of accountability, encouraging self-directed and collaborative learning processes, and emphasizing the importance of effective information management and communication, the programme prepares students to take on leadership roles within their communities and organisations.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

  • Applicants (new applicants & Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online. Unisa reserves the right to not process and / or to cancel your registration if it is found that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification. 
  • Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.


How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

  • Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also cancelled.

  • Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Click here for more information on managing your studies.

Curriculum for this qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

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