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How does a higher education programme differ from FET programmes?
A higher education programme is one that is at level 5 and above on the NQF has a minimum of 120 credits and could take you at least a year of full-time study in a higher education institution.
FET programmes, on the other hand, can be found on level 4 on the NQF. FET programmes are usually offered by FET colleges, although some (especially private higher education providers) do offer FET programmes as well.
As the HEQC deals with higher education programmes only, for more information on qualifications lower than level 5, please visit the website of Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (www.umalusi.org.za).
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