NCV NQF - GENERAL INFO

1. STUDY LETTERS FROM TECHNICOL SA COLLEGE

This is your first and most important study letter, and you need to read through it carefully before you start studying. During the year you will receive more study letters from Technicol SA College to

• support you in coping with your studies,

• help you work through your study material

• meet all the assessment requirements of the Department of Education and

• be prepared for the examinations.

2. DURATION OF THE COURSE

The programme consists of seven subjects and is designed as a one year course for full time learners, but we offer it to you on a part-time basis provided that at least 200 hours of learning takes place and that all assessment requirements are met.

If you spend at least two hours per day, five days per week on your studies, you will meet the required number of learning hours. A maximum of three years is allowed for completion of the 7 subjects in the part-time programme.

3. EXAMINATION LANGUAGE

All subjects in 2013 will be examined in English, except where a language is taken as a subject.

4. COMPOSITION OF THE COURSE

The course consists of two components, namely a Fundamental component and a Vocational component.

The Fundamental component forms the basis for all other learning and is compulsory. It comprises of three subjects, namely:

• An official language (English or Afrikaans or isiXhosa)

• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, and

• Life Orientation.

The Vocational component defines your specialised field of study and comprises of four subjects.

5. CREDITS

Each subject is worth 20 credits, except Life Orientation which carries 10 credits.

6. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

In order to proceed to NQF level 3, you are required to obtain the following pass marks:

7. SCALE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The fundamental subjects are rated according to the following scale of achievement:

The vocational subjects are rated according to the following scale of achievement:

8. ASSESSMENT

Assessment for certification consists of Theoretical- and Practical- assessment Internally and Externally in all the Fundamentals and the Vocational subjects: More information on assessment will follow in study letter 2/2013.

9. THE PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE (PoE)

• Knowledge, skills, attitudes and values (SKAV’s) are assessed throughout the year. Evidence is contained in a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) which includes instruments such as projects, tests, assignments, case studies, research reports and homework activities. The PoE can  be done in a 72 page book or in a file / folder and must be posted to Technicol SA College by 1 August 2013. The PoE includes a Logbook as proof of practical work experience.

• All PoE’s will be marked by registered assessors and moderators.

• The PoE mark forms your year mark and is valid for 36 months,should you need to write a supplementary exam or a re-write.

• More information on the PoE will follow in study letter 3/2013.

10.  PRACTICALS

The practical component is compulsory for both the Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) and the external examination in all four the vocational subjects.

It is compulsory that a student spends at least 65 hours in either a real work place or a simulated vocational environment.

Evidence of practical work must be provided in the form of a Logbook with clear indications of the competencies to be assessed.  The Logbook must contain:

• Your competency levels for practical work executed, and

• Your competency level for language proficiency and reading competence.

The Logbook must be signed off by an officially assigned supervisor (your immediate supervisor at work).

The practical examination is called the Integrated Summative Assessment Task (ISAT) which is conducted in a structured work environment and must take place in August or September. The ISAT test assesses application of competence in the workplace, will be conducted by your immediate supervisor and can take between 4 and 7 hours. The ISAT can only be done once you have submitted your PoE.

More information on the Practical will follow in study letter 4/2013.

11. EXAMINATIONS

An external theoretical examination is set by the Department of Education (DoE): Directorate National Examinations and will be written in October / November 2013. More information on examinations will follow in study letter 6/2013.You will receive your examination dates from Technicol SA College in due course.

12. CONCLUSION

Should you need any further information, contact the Programme Manager, Ms M. Koen at Technicol SA College. Tel (012) 654 1316/7, but first unpack your study material and start with Life Orientation (where you will find guidance, hints and study assistance).

Good Luck.