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FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING – FETLearners who successfully complete the NSC FET receive an NSC (National Senior Certificate) certificate at the end of Grade 12.

Every full qualification registered at level 4 of the NQF (National Qualifications Framework, NQF) is called a “Further Education and Training Certificate” (FETC).

The purpose of the FETC is to:

• equip learners with knowledge, skills and values ​​to participate meaningfully in the community;
• form a reliable and credible basis for further access to higher education;
• give employers a realistic profile of the learner’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

Learners must have a minimum qualification of 130 credits at level 4 (50%). Credits cannot be collected over a period of three years.

REQUIREMENTS FOR FET CERTIFICATE

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE PASS REQUIREMENTS

• 40% in three subjects, one at Home Language level.
• 30% in the other 3 subjects
• A learner may fail one subject, provided evidence of portfolio work and assessment is available.

THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE PROVIDED BY THE CRITERIA AT RANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL

There must be at least 15 learners per subject before the subject can be offered.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS (8TH AND 9TH SUBJECTS)

• Must be taken for three years (Gr 10, 11 and 12)
• All internal assessment and portfolio work were done for the three years.
• Permission from the Department of Education to take the subjects.
• Subjects are only offered if there is enough interest.
• Offered after hours at extra fees.

Contact Elize de Meillon, Grethe van Zyl or Ellenize Men for more information.

VAKREGULASIESMATHEMATICS OR MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

• Mathematical Literacy involves a practical application of Mathematics eg. interest rates, exchange rates, graphs and statistics.
• Mathematics involves Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry.

IMPORTANCE OF MATHEMATICS

Mathematics has been an important component of university admission. Universities generally require Mathematics for the BCom and BSc fields of study with at least a 4-point entry mark (50-59%). Learners must therefore make sure of their field of study in order to achieve the necessary admission point score.

• Mathematics is required for Physical Sciences and IT and as of 2018 for Accounting.
• Mathematics is highly recommended for Engineering Graphics and Design, provided the learner wants to study further in a relevant field of study.

ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE

• Above-average performance at the second language level, a special passion for English literature.
• (60% in Grade 9 is recommended as a guideline.)
• English as Home Language is recommended for bursary applications.
• English Home Language counts more weight when determining eg. Dux learner and the designation of the National Top Ten in Grade 12.

PASS REQUIREMENTS FOR FURTHER STUDIES

A learner must pass seven subjects (four subjects from Group A and three subjects from Group B).

Designated Subjects: Business Studies; Dramatic Arts; economy; Physical sciences; Geography; Engineering Graphics and Design; Information Technology; Life sciences; Accounting; Languages ​​(one language of learning and teaching as used by higher education institutions); Visual arts; Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy; German and Music

The following subjects are not included: Computer Applications Technology, Design, Hospitality Studies and Tourism – these subjects do count for admission points.

Note: Life Orientation is only a 10-credit box. (So ​​not part of the designated subjects.) Consult specific Life Orientation policies of specific tertiary institutions.

In order to gain admission to a specific faculty and programs, combinations of recognized NSC subjects, as well as specific levels of achievement of prospective students, are required. In this regard, the Admission Point Score (APS) and a summary of the faculty-specific requirements are set, ie the APS per program, as well as the specific subjects required by the program. (The APS is the old M-score.)

The APS score is calculated as follows

Important: Achieving minimum requirements does not guarantee that a learner will be admitted to any program or field of study.