Adult educators are people with specialized knowledge, skills or interests in specific fields, and who have the desire to impart knowledge to other adults.
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Occupational Qualification: Adult Literacy Teacher
South African Abet Educators Union
Requirements To Become An ABET Teacher In South Africa
Occupational Qualification: Adult Literacy Teacher
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Adult Literacy Teacher.
An Adult Literacy Teacher plans, organizes and implements a well-structured programmed or a series of learning events; facilitates a learning programmed; designs, produces and/or adapts learning materials and additional learning resources (LTSM).
South African Abet Educators Union
Although they don’t offer training, the South African Abet Educators Union is a union for educators who are working in the Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) which is now called Adult Education and Training (AET).
This union is affiliated to Federation of Union of South Africa (FEDUSA), which is the biggest non political affiliated federation in the country.
What qualifications do I need to teach abet?
To become ABET facilitators people must normally attend at least a course to teach them how to present courses in English level 1-3, English First Language, Numeracy Level 1-4, Maths Level 4 and then also English Communication.
Can I teach with ABET certificate?
If you have enrolled for a Higher Certificate in ABET and you want to become a teacher, you can enrol for a BA and thereafter, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Senior and FET Phase).
How do I register for Abet Centre?
Interested individuals may register from Mondays to Thursdays at all public adult learning centres, which are located in mainstream schools. Those interested in registering can call (013) 708-5027 / 766-0734 / 801-5173 for further information.
Is abet still available at Unisa?
All applications for second semester 2019 are now closed. Applications for 2020 will open around August 2019.
Can I study teaching at Unisa with ABET Level 4?
An ABET qualification is equivalent to an NQF level 1. There are three other levels between ABET level 4 and a matric qualification. This difference means that a person with an ABET certificate cannot apply at UNISA. This additional experience may give you entry to some UNISA short learning programmes.
How much do abet teachers earn?
The salary scale of ECD and Adult Based Education and Training (Abet) teachers is between R1 500 and R3 000, with Limpopo’s ECD and Abet teachers being paid on the lowest scale.
Can I become a teacher without matric?
You can study teaching without Matric but it would be a different qualification. All Universities that offer teaching require matric or at least a NQF level 4 certificate. You can however do an Education course at a TVET College which requires you to have Grade 9.
How long is abet course?
It takes on average 4 to 6 hours a week and can be completed in 6 to 10 months. As such learners will not have to spend years to complete the various levels of ABET learning programs and if the learners have more time available they will be able to complete the various levels quicker.