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Life orientation

Grade 9

My future career

Module 16

Educational/training institutions

Educational/training institutions

1 . University

Courses are more theoretical.

A university training is suitable for the abstract thinker who is looking for a broader knowledge foundation on which to build.

Most professional vocations require university study (doctor, dentist, lawyer, teacher, etc.).

There are strict minimum requirements for admission, and each department has its own requirements.

Matriculation exemption is required.

Degrees and diplomas are obtained at a university.

2 . Technikon

Emphasis is on both theory and practice.

Training for most specialized vocations can be done at a technikon.

Diplomas and technical degrees can be obtained.

Matriculation exemption is not necessary for admission.

Each department has its own entrance requirements.

3 . College

A college is for the person who would like to obtain an academic qualification, but who wants to develop technical skills that are required by the labour market at the same time.

Courses are both theoretical and practical.

Entrepreneurship forms part of most courses.

Certificates and diplomas can be obtained.

Matriculation exemption is not required for admission.

How do i choose my learning areas?

  • Which learning areas do I enjoy?
  • Which learning areas am I good at?
  • In which learning areas am I interested?
  • What do I want to do after school?
  • Which learning areas do I need for that?
  • Do I require matriculation exemption?

Broad guidelines:

Mathematics, Science, Biology for scientific field:

doctor

engineer

technician

technologist

programmer

Economics, Mathematics, Accountancy for business field:

Marketer

accountant

insurance broker

Computer Typing, Business Economics, Economics, Accountancy for business field:

Secretary

business management

administrative clerks

Computer Typing, Business Economics, Economics, Accountancy for business field:

Secretary

business management

administrative clerks

History, Geography, Art, Drama, Languages for humanities:

Chef

actor / artist

teacher

psychologist

social worker

interior decorator

What is matriculation exemption?

  • Learning areas for matric can be on higher Grade or Standard Grade.
  • Higher grade subjects are calculated out of 400, and demand a great deal of insight.
  • Higher grade subjects require 40% for a pass.
  • Standard grade subjects count out of 300 and are based to a great degree on reproducing knowledge.
  • Standard grade subjects require 33,3% for a pass.
  • One needs the following subject combination for matriculation exemption:
  • Two official languages, both on HG.
  • Two more subjects on HG, both from groups other than the languages
  • In other words, 4 HG subjects from 3 different groups
  • The 6 subjects must be selected from 4 different groups
  • Ask the guidance teacher to explain the groups (A-F) of the subjects that are offered at your school.

Profile page

Draw up a profile of yourself based on all the information that you have already gathered of yourself.

PERSONALITY

INTERESTS

BEST LEARNING AREAS AND OTHER KNOWLEDGE

VALUES

OCCUPATIONS OF MY CHOICE

Do the occupations suit your qualities as you have indicated? Give reasons for your answer.

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Where will you have to study if you want to follow this career?

Which learning areas will you have to follow in Grade 10-12 if you want to have this vocation?

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Rubric

DESCRIPTION CODE
Complete understanding of the relationship between different components of person, intelligence, subject choice, occupation and educational / training institution 4
Good understanding of the relationship between different components of person, intelligence, subject choice, occupation and educational / training institution 3
A measure of understanding of the relationship between different components of person, intelligence, subject choice, occupation and educational / training institution 2
No understanding of the relationship between different components of person, intelligence, subject choice, occupation and educational / training institution 1

[LO 5.2]

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 5:
orientation to the world of workThe learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices.
ASSESSMENT STANDARDS: We know this when the learner:
5.1 researches study and career funding providers;
5.2 motivates own career and study choices;
5.3 critically reflects and reports on opportunities in the workplace;
5.4 discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace;
5.5 outlines a plan for own lifelong learning.

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Source:  OpenStax, Life orientation grade 9. OpenStax CNX. Sep 15, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11065/1.1
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