A 1-year post-school qualification providing entry-level knowledge and practical skills in a specific vocational area. The first rung of formal higher education.
R100,000–R200,000/yr (South Africa entry level). USD $25,000–$40,000 globally.
National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a pass. APS requirements are generally lower than for degree programmes.
Many students use the Higher Certificate as an access route to a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree when their Matric results don't meet direct-entry requirements. Widely offered at TVET colleges and universities of technology.
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