Faculty of Education

Short Learning Programme: Bridging Course to NQF Level 3 (English Fundamentals)

Many credit-bearing programmes have entry requirements, which are one NQF level lower that the credit-bearing programme itself. Typically these are in 2 areas, and often they are referred to, together, as “Fundamentals”. The 2 areas are usually Communication and Mathematics. This Short Learning Programme is aimed at providing students with access to further education and training opportunities, for example any Occupational qualification or Occupational Skills Programme at NQF Level 3.

Duration of Study

3-10 Months

Fact Sheet

Accreditation status:

Non credit bearing


Duration:

3-10 months(Self-paced)


Entry requirements:

  • Grade 9 with English and Mathematical literacy or Mathematics.
  • Grade 10 without English and/or Mathematical literacy or Mathematics.


Topics covered:

  • Communication skills in English (NQF 2 level)
  • Mathematical literacy (NQF 2 level)


Assessments:

Students are required to complete the following:

  • 3 assignments per topic (subject)


Type of certificate awarded:

Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Statement of Results for the topics successfully completed

in the Bridging course to NQF 3 (English Fundamentals) from Waterfall School of Business.