Vocational and Pre-Vocational Stream
Primary School Pre-Vocational Stream
The Primary School Pre-Vocational Stream has two classes which cater for learners in the Foundation Phase (Grade 1 to Grade 3) and the Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 to Grade 6) who need to work at a slower pace and have concepts consolidated more.
Here the curriculum as well as the learning environment is adapted and differentiated to meet each individual’s particular needs. Each learner works on the grade level that they are on for Maths and English. For instance, a Grade 5 learner might be working on Grade 5 Maths but Grade 4 English.
The children also do formal assessments and exams to prepare them for future exams. Concessions will be given where applicable. Those children who cope with this stream will stay in it and continue up to the High School in the Vocational Stream This stream also follows the CAPS syllabus, and the aim is to try and “catch up” any gaps in the child’s education so that he/she can be moved back into the remedial stream if the child is able to cope.
When a learner has bridged the gaps in their learning they may be able to move into the Remedial Stream.
The Vocational Phase
Learners who have completed Grade 9 successfully and learners from the Pre-Vocational class join the Vocational class where they complete the National Certificate: Information Technology: End user Computing NQF Level 3 (61591) and the Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: System Support NQF Level 4 (78964). Successful learner receives SAQA certification.
National Certificate: Information Technology: End user Computing NQF Level 3 (61591)
This course empowers the learners to become efficient in working with computers. The Core Unit standards of this course include:
- Word-Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Internet
- Presentations
Further Education and Training Certificate: Information Technology: System Support NQF Level 4 (78964)
This course enables learners to work on the technical side of the information technology industry.
Learners complete unit standards that teach them about installing and maintaining computer systems. Learners cover all the theoretical work necessary to obtain the certification.
