Is ABET Level 4 equivalent to Matric? One of OUR reader asked on Comment section ”Is ABET Level 4 Equivalent to Matric?” Read this article to get the right answer.
Understanding ABET
Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) level 4 is a programme aimed at adults who want to further their education. Once completed, you will receive your General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) qualification. There are 4 levels of the GETC: ABET, with level 4 being the highest.
Is ABET Level 4 Equivalent to Matric?
No, the GETC: ABET level 4 is not equivalent to matric. It is on the same level as grade 9, which is the NQF level 1. A matric certificate is equivalent to NQF level 4. Other qualification that are on the same level to NQF level 4 include:
- Senior Certificate
- National Senior Certificate (vocational)
What is the difference?
What exactly is the difference between ABET / AET Level 4 and NQF Level 4?
Quite simply that ABET / AET 4 is equivalent to a Grade 9 while NQF 4 is equivalent to Grade 12.
There is a further 3 levels of study required from AET 4 (NQF 2) to reach NQF. For adults the way to accomplish that is to complete Foundational Learning Competence (FLC) and upon completing FLC the person will have an NQF level 4 qualification.
Can I Study Further With an ABET Qualification?
Don’t let your qualification go to waste. You can still study further with your GETC: ABET level 4 qualification. With it, you qualify to study matric courses for adults, granted you are 21 years and older.
Other further study options available to you:
TVET Colleges
TVET colleges allows you to study further with your GETC: ABET qualification. Your studies consists of classes in which you will learn the theory side of your course. Thereafter, you need to complete practical training, which will teach you valuable workplace skills.
