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. |