LIST OF CONTENT

Section Page No.

Introduction iii

Definitions iv

Concessions vi

Curriculum Documents vii

1. Different types of national instructional programmes 1

2. Admission requirements for the national instructional

programmes 1

3. Types and levels of instructional offerings in national

instructional programmes 4

4. The duration of national instructional programmes 6

5. Programme requirements for national instructional

programmes 7

6. Examination 11

7. Offering of restructured national instructional programmes

to an immigrant 12
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Section Page No.

8. Exemption, acknowledgement and awarding of status to

instructional offerings 13

9. The issuing of a Senior Certificate to a candidate who possesses

National Certificate: N3 instructional offering successes 15

10. Phasing in and phasing out of instructional offerings 17

11. Stipulation to provide for research for an experimental period 17

12. Existing experimental projects as approved by the

Minister of Education 18
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PREFACE

1. INTRODUCTION

Section 3(4)(l) of the National Education Policy Act, 1996 (No. 27 of 1996)
makes provision for the determination of national education policy regarding
curriculum frameworks, core syllabuses and education programmes, learning
standards, examinations and the certification of qualifications, subject to the
provisions of any law establishing a national qualifications framework or a
certifying or accrediting body.

Report 190 (2000/03) contains broad, general provisions in respect of technical

college education pertaining to norms and standards for instructional
programmes, examinations and certification. More particulars of the various
instructional programmes offered by technical colleges, are given in the policy
document, Formal technical college instructional programmes in the RSA,
Report 191 (2001/08),

This report replaces all the previous NATED 02-190, NATED 02-191 and 190
and 191 Reports.
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DEFINITIONS

1. AN IMMIGRANT CANDIDATE

An immigrant candidate is, for the purposes of these measures:

(1) A child, or a dependent of a diplomatic representative of a foreign

government accredited in South Africa; or

(2) any person who:

first entered a South African school in Grade 7 or a more senior grade;

or
having begun his/her schooling at a South African school, has attended
school outside South Africa for two or more consecutive years after
Grade 6, or its equivalent.

2. LANGUAGES

2.1 An Approved Language

An Approved Language, with regard to the language requirements (Group A)

instructional offering, as listed in the policy document, A resumé of instructional
programmes in schools, Report 550 (2001/08), is a language with a valid
syllabus at First, or Second Language level, as approved by the Minister of
Education as national policy.

2.2 A Language of Learning and Teaching

A Language of Learning and Teaching in public schools must be an official

language.
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2.3 Language levels

Each of the languages listed in Report 550 (2001/08) falls into one of the
following categories:

(a) A language qualified as a First (main) Language, for example Business

English, Sake Afrikaans, English, Sepedi; or

(b) a language qualified as a Second (additional) Language, at the moment

all eleven official languages and Business English and Sake Afrikaans.

3. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

In this document an education department is a national, or provincial education

department.
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CONCESSIONS

(1) The following concessions regarding the languages may be applied to aurally
handicapped, aphasic and dyslectic candidates:

(a) In cases where two languages are required, only one language, at First
Language level, need be offered, provided that an additional instructional
offering is offered in lieu of the second language.

(b) In cases of aurally handicapped candidates whose language of instruction

is not their mother tongue, the language referred to in (1)(a) above may
be offered on Second Language level.

(2) The following concession regarding the languages may be applied to immigrant
candidates as defined above:

In the case of the National Intermediate Certificate and the National Senior
Certificate where two languages are required, a candidate who has been granted
immigrant status and who satisfies the requirements for the National
Intermediate Certificate and the National Senior Certificate, need only to present
and pass one of the required First or Second Languages, in which case another
instructional offering must be offered in lieu of the second language.
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CURRICULUM DOCUMENTS

(1) The synopses for each instructional offering are available on request from the:

DIRECTORATE: CURRICULUM AND QUALIFICATIONS (FET)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PRIVATE BAG X895
PRETORIA
0001.

(2) The syllabi/programmes are available on request from the:

DIRECTORATE: NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PRIVATE BAG X110
PRETORIA
0001
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NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY

NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL

PROGRAMMES AND THE EXAMINATION AND
CERTIFICATION THEREOF IN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
EDUCATION

REPORT 190 (2000/03)

ISBN: 0-7970-3834-5

REVISED DECEMBER 2001

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PRIVATE BAG X895
PRETORIA 0001
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1. DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL

PROGRAMMES

1.1 Categories of instructional programmes

The following instructional programme categories are offered by technical

colleges:

• National N Certificates: NC(OR), N1-N6;

• National Integrated Certificates;
• National Intermediate Certificate;
• National Senior Certificate;
• National N Diplomas; and
• Non-National Certificates.

2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMES

The minimum admission requirements for full-time and part-time students to the
national instructional programmes are as follows:

2.1 National Integrated Certificate: I

A Grade 8 to Grade 10 Certificate or an approved introductory programme,

according to the instructional programme concerned.

2.2 National Certificate Orientation

A Grade 8 Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

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2.3 National Certificate: N1

An appropriate Grade 9 Certificate or an approved introductory programme,

according to the instructional programme concerned.

2.4 National Certificate: N2 and National Intermediate Certificate

An appropriate National Certificate: N1 or an appropriate Grade 10 Certificate,

or an equivalent qualification with appropriate instructional offerings.

2.5 National Certificate: N3 and National Senior Certificate

An appropriate National Intermediate Certificate, an appropriate Grade 11

Certificate, an appropriate N2 Certificate, or an equal qualification with
appropriate instructional offerings according to the applicable instructional
programme.

2.6 National Certificate: N4

An appropriate National Certificate: N3 or equivalent qualification with

appropriate instructional offerings.

2.7 National Certificate: N5

An appropriate National Certificate: N4 or equivalent qualification with

appropriate instructional offerings.

2.8 National Certificate: N6

An appropriate National Certificate: N5 or equivalent qualification with

appropriate instructional offerings.
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2.9 National N Diploma

An appropriate National Certificate: N3 or equivalent qualification with

appropriate instructional offerings.

2.10 Individual instructional offerings

A Bona fide part-time candidate may be permitted to enroll for individual

instructional offerings at successive levels, regardless of the fact that not all the
prescribed instructional offerings of the instructional programmes on the
preceding level have been taken or passed. The minimum requirements for
admission to individual instructional offerings are as for full-time students as set
out in paragraphs 2.1-2.8.

For N1, N2, N4, N5 and N6 levels, the Directorate: National Examinations and
Assessment will issue a statement of results, while the South African
Certification Council (SAFCERT) will be responsible for N3.

Candidates with at least two years applicable experience in practice, or who have
already sat for a National Senior Certificate or N3 examination, will be
permitted to take the relevant N1-N3/National Intermediate Certificate (NIC) or
National Senior Certificate (NSC) instructional offerings, for which the
evaluation is prescribed as a year over a semester and to write the necessary
examination.
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3. TYPES AND LEVELS OF INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS IN

NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMES

3.1 General

Every national instructional programme consists of a number of different

instructional offerings. A specific instructional offering is presented at approved
institutions and normally lasts for a minimum of three months or six months or
one year of full-time study, depending on the type of instructional programme.
Instructional offerings can also be presented on a part-time basis or through
correspondence.

3.2 Types of instructional offerings

The following three types of instructional offerings are distinguished:

3.2.1 Theoretical instructional offerings

The aim with theoretical instructional offerings is to teach the required

theoretical knowledge which underlies the future occupation for which the
student is being prepared. To be able to also master the necessary skills,
provision is also made for practical applications, laboratory work, simulation
models, role play and case studies.

3.2.2 Practical instructional offerings

In some of the instructional offerings the emphasis is primarily on practical or

manual skills. Practical instructional offerings provide for this need.
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3.2.3 Integrated instructional offerings (I)

In this case no separate provision is made for subjects such as Mathematics,

Science and Drawing, but such supportive contents are integrated with the
applicable subject theory.

3.3 Level of instructional offerings

Apart from the types of instructional offerings referred to in paragraph 3.2,

instructional offerings are classified according to six levels for the purpose of
submitting information as required by the SANEP information system. The
levels are as follows:

3.3.1 First level

All instructional offerings at a level of comprehension usually associated with

Grade 10 or N1 or a lower level.

3.3.2 Second level

All instructional offerings at a level of comprehension usually associated with

Grade 11 or N2.

3.3.3 Third level

All instructional offerings at a level of comprehension usually associated with

Grade 12 or N3.

3.3.4 Fourth level

All instructional offerings at a level of comprehension usually associated with

the first year after Grade 12 or N4.
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3.3.5 Fifth level

All instructional offerings at a level of comprehension usually associated with

the second year after Grade 12 or N5.

3.3.6 Sixth level

All instructional offerings at a level of comprehension usually associated with

the third year after Grade 12 or N6.

4. THE DURATION OF NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMES

The duration of national instructional programmes in the case of full-time study

is as follows:

4.1 National Integrated Certificates

At least two trimesters.

4.2 National N Certificates: NC(OR), N1-N6

One trimester, semester, or one year full-time as prescribed in the relevant

national instructional programmes.

4.3 National Intermediate Certificate

One year full-time.

4.4 National Senior Certificate

One year full-time.

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4.5 National N Diplomas

A minimum of three years, including experiential training where required, after

the candidate had entered the tertiary level. However, exemption or recognition
of applicable experience or of prior learning, could be approved by the
Department of Education (hereafter referred to as the Department), to comply
with the required three years duration.

The duration of instructional programmes in the case of part-time study or

distance education, may be longer than that prescribed above.

5. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL

PROGRAMMES

5.1 Promotion requirements

Unless otherwise indicated in the instructional programme concerned, a

candidate must obtain at least 40 per cent in the combination of the term mark
and the examination mark in a ratio of 40:60, unless indicated otherwise, in
order to pass an instructional offering.

Special requirements with regard to the passing of, for example, the practicals of
specific instructional offerings, are not affected, or where specific requirements
are set by industry.

Should the examination for a particular instructional offering require more than
one examination paper, the aggregate in the prescribed ratio, for all the
examination papers must be combined with the term mark in a ratio of 40:60,
and this combined mark must be at least 40 per cent, unless the relevant
instructional programme states otherwise.
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5.2 Distinction

A candidate who obtains 80 per cent or more as his/her final mark for an
instructional offering, passes the instructional offering with distinction.

5.3 Minimum number of instructional offerings required to qualify for

certification

5.3.1 National Integrated Certificates

A pass in the integrated instructional offering concerned is required, or as

specified in the particular national instructional programme.

5.3.2 National N Certificates: Engineering field of study

Passes in a minimum of THREE instructional offerings or as specified for the

particular national instructional programme. Registered apprentices must offer a
fourth instructional offering.

The candidate has the option to apply for a National Certificate with three
instructional offerings, alternatively a National Certificate with four instructional
offerings will be issued to qualifying candidates.

5.3.3 Business and General Studies

Four instructional offerings as prescribed in the applicable instructional

programme.

On the N2 and N3 levels, certificates are issued to candidates for the broad
vocational fields Arts, Utility Industries and Social Services who have passed
four instructional offerings from a specific prescribed instructional programme,
excluding Sake Afrikaans, First or Second Language level, and Business
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English, First, or Second Language level. In the case of the broad vocational
field N2 and N3 Business Studies, Sake Afrikaans, First or Second Language
level, or Business English, First or Second Language level, must be one of the
four instructional offerings. However, in programmes with a compulsory
language requirement, one of the required languages must be at First Language
level, and the other one on either First or Second Language level.

5.3.4 National Intermediate and National Senior Certificates

National Intermediate and National Senior Certificates shall be issued to

candidates who offered and wrote examinations in not fewer than six
instructional offerings, provided that the required two languages are offered.
Five instructional offerings as prescribed in the applicable instructional
programme, including the two required languages must be passed.

National Intermediate and National Senior Certificates are issued to candidates

who have passed three instructional offerings from a determined prescribed
instructional programme, as well as Sake Afrikaans, First or Second Language
level and Business English, First, or Second Language level, provided that one
of the two languages is offered on the First Language level, and the other one on
either First or Second Language level.

5.3.5 National N Diplomas

A pass in a minimum of TWELVE instructional offerings at N4-N6 levels and a

minimum period of applicable experience as required for the specific National
Diploma. Proof of such experience must be submitted. A more detailed
description is given in the various national instructional programmes.
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5.4 Recognition of other languages instead of Sake Afrikaans and Business

English

The Language of Learning and Teaching, or an Approved Language First

Language, passed with 40 per cent on Standard Grade level, may be recognised
for the issuing of a National Intermediate Certificate, or National Senior
Certificate, instead of one Business Language First or Second Language. The
Business Language taken by a candidate may not be the same language, as the
Language of Learning and Teaching, or the Approved Language for which
he/she obtains recognition.

5.5 Condonation of marks in instructional offerings

5.5.1 National N Certificates N1-N6, and National Intermediate and National Senior
Certificates

Condonation for certification

Condonation of marks obtained by a candidate in not more than ONE

instructional offering may be offered, provided that the instructional programme
does not stipulate otherwise. The marks obtained by a candidate in such an
instructional offering may not be more than 2 per cent below the pass mark
required for the particular instructional offering.

Condonation for distinction

A candidate’s result for an instructional offering at N1-N6 level, may be

condoned by a maximum of 2 per cent if he/she would thereby obtain 80 per
cent (an A symbol) in that instructional offering, or the required aggregate,
provided that it is done for one instructional offering only, and that no other
instructional offerings have been condoned.
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5.5.2 National N Diplomas

Condonation can only be granted at National Certificate level, but not at

National Diploma level.

The marks for a maximum of two condoned instructional offerings, a maximum

of one per level, may be transferred from the number of instructional offerings
taken at the N4-N6 levels. The marks obtained by a candidate in such an
instructional offering may not be more than 2 per cent below the required pass
mark/distinction for the particular instructional offering.

5.6 Credits

Candidates retain credits for instructional offerings already passed.

6. EXAMINATION

6.1 The examining body

National Certificate N3 and National Senior Certificate examinations are

conducted in terms of Section 9 of the South African Certification Council Act,
1986 (Act No. 85 of 1986) ) as amended by the South African Certification
Council Amendment Act 89 of 1992, the General Law Third Amendment Act 129
of 1993 and the Education Laws Amendment Act 48 of 1999 by the Directorate:
National Examinations and Assessment of the Department, which is also
responsible for the N4-N6 examination.
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6.2 Dates for national examinations

6.2.1 Trimester examinations

Examinations for national qualifications are conducted during April, August and
November for candidates following trimester programmes.

6.2.2 Semester and year examinations

Examinations for national qualifications are conducted in June and November

for candidates following semester or year programmes.

7. OFFERING OF A RESTRUCTURED NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL

PROGRAMME TO AN IMMIGRANT

Subject to the provisions of Section 9(1) of the South African Certification

Council Act, 1986 (Act No. 85 of 1986) ) as amended by the South African
Certification Council Amendment Act 89 of 1992, the General Law Third
Amendment Act 129 of 1993 and the Education Laws Amendment Act 48 of
1999, a National Senior Certificate will be issued to immigrant candidates who
satisfy the requirements for the national instructional programme contemplated
in paragraph 5. They need only to present and pass one of the required Business
Languages, First or Second Language.

Should an immigrant candidate prefer to offer two languages, they may offer
their mother tongue in (a) the A-Level of the General Certificate of Education
(GCE), or (b) Higher School Certificate (HSC) of the United Kingdom or (c) an
examination recognised by the Department as equivalent to A-Level (at present
only Serbian First Language), would be accepted as a pass in a Higher Grade
instructional offering. The marks, as supplied by the concerned examining
body, would be taken into account in the aggregate, or if the actual marks are not
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available, the results be converted in accordance with the table below, with the
proviso that the candidate may not offer two similarly named languages.

A-LEVEL NATIONAL POLICY

SYMBOL PERCENTAGE SYMBOL PERCENTAGE MARKS
A 70-100 B 70 280
B 60-69 C 60 240
C 55-59 D 55 220
D 50-54 D 50 200
E 40-49 E 40 160
F 30-39** F 35 140
** May be converted to a pass with an E-symbol on the O-Level.

8. EXEMPTION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AWARDING OF STATUS

TO INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS

Exemption from and acknowledgement of instructional offerings for

certification purposes and the granting of the required status for admission to
another instructional programme may be issued by the Department under the
following circumstance:

8.1 Exemption from individual instructional offerings

Should a candidate wish to obtain another certificate at the same or different

level for the same or a different programme, or another diploma, for the same or
different programme, exemption from instructional offerings will be considered
by the Department, on the basis of examination successes attained by the
candidate in the department’s own examination in respect of:

• All the applicable instructional offerings required for the qualification which
were not included on a previous certificate or diploma; and/or
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• a maximum of 50 per cent of the instructional offerings required for the

issuing of a certificate or diploma, based on the instructional offerings the
candidate has already obtained for the issuing of a previous certificate or
diploma, provided that, in the opinion of the Department, the content of the
instructional offering in respect of which exemption from the writing of an
examination is desired, corresponds sufficiently with the content of the
instructional offering that the candidate has passed. This concession applies
only if not stipulated otherwise in the specific programme.

8.2 Acknowledgement of individual instructional offerings

An instructional offering passed by a candidate with an examining body other

than the Directorate: National Examinations and Assessment, can at the request
of the candidate be recognised by the Department for the purpose of obtaining a
certificate or diploma, provided that, in the opinion of the Department, the
content of the instructional offering in respect of which acknowledgement from
the writing of an examination is desired, corresponds sufficiently with the
content of the instructional offering that the candidate has passed, and that this
pass also satisfies the requirements stipulated in the applicable instructional
programme as contained in this document, provided also that the candidate must
be examined in, and pass at least 50 per cent of the instructional offerings for the
qualification he/she wishes to obtain.

8.3 Granting of status

At the request of a candidate the Department can grant status to instructional

offerings that the candidate has passed and/or qualifications that he/she has
already obtained and which are required for admission to an instructional
programme on a higher level, provided that, in the opinion of the Department,
the content of the instructional offering corresponds sufficiently with the content
of the instructional offering that the candidate has passed, and that this pass also
satisfies the requirements stipulated in the applicable national instructional
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programmes as contained in this document, and with the proviso that no

certificate will be issued for a qualification for which status has been granted.

8.4 Concessions/Restrictions

• Only 50 per cent of the instructional offerings for the issuing of a National
Certificate or Diploma, may consist of exemptions/acknowledgements, but
all the NC(OR), or N1-N4 instructional offerings, may be exempted by
granting of status without issuing of a National N Certificate.

9. THE ISSUING OF A SENIOR CERTIFICATE TO A CANDIDATE WHO

POSSESSES NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N3 INSTRUCTIONAL
OFFERING SUCCESSES

The pass requirements of National Certificate: N3 instructional offerings are as

contemplated in paragraph 5 of this document.

For purposes of comparison the level of the National Certificate: N3

instructional offerings, contemplated in paragraph 3.3 of this document, is
equated to the Standard Grade level, and for grouping purposes they are
regarded as Group F instructional offerings, contemplated in the school policy
document, A résumé of instructional programmes in schools, Report 550
(2001/08). Subject to the provisions of Section 9(1) of the South African
Certification Council Act, 1986 (Act No. 85 of 1986) ) as amended by the South
African Certification Council Amendment Act 89 of 1992, the General Law
Third Amendment Act 129 of 1993 and the Education Laws Amendment Act 48
of 1999, and subject to paragraph 11 in Report 550 (2001/08), a Senior
Certificate shall be issued to a candidate who:

9.1 Has presented at least six instructional offerings and has complied with the language
requirements, contemplated in paragraph 2.1.1 of Report 550 (2001/08), provided
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that in the case of an immigrant, the language requirements are those contemplated
in paragraph 7 of this document, or paragraph 9 of Report 550 (2001/08); and

9.2 has complied with the language requirements contemplated in paragraph 2.2 of
Report 550 (2001/08); provided that in the case of an immigrant the language
requirements are those contemplated in paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, of this
document, or paragraph 9 of, Report 550 (2001/08); and

9.3 has passed in a combination consisting of at least three additional instructional

offerings chosen from the Senior Certificate instructional offerings,
contemplated in paragraph 2.1 of Report 550 (2001/08), and the National
Certificate: N3 instructional offerings, contemplated in paragraph 5 of this
document, provided that such a combination shall include at least one National
Certificate: N3 instructional offering, or at least one Senior Certificate
instructional offering as listed in Report 550 (2001/08), provided further that a
candidate:

(a) of whom the marks of the languages, contemplated in paragraph 9.2, and
any other Senior Certificate instructional offerings, contemplated in
paragraph 9.3 of this document, have not been condoned in terms of
paragraph 8 of Report 550 (2001/08); and

(b) who would thereby comply with the requirements for the issuing of a
Senior Certificate by the South African Certification Council, may have
either the marks of one National Certificate: N3 instructional offering
condoned, as described in paragraph 5.5 of this document, or the
aggregate mark, contemplated in paragraph 9.4 of this document,
condoned by a maximum of 10 marks to obtain the required minimum
aggregate of 720 marks.
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9.4 has obtained a minimum aggregate of 240 percentage points, provided that only
the original percentage points obtained in the instructional offerings are included
in this aggregate.

10. PHASING IN AND PHASING OUT OF INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS

Technical college instructional programmes and instructional offerings are

periodically revised and phased into the examinations on predetermined dates.
A period for then phasing out of pre-revised instructional programmes is
determined when necessary. Particulars regarding phasing in or out are
stipulated in the various national instructional programmes as contained in this
document.

11. STIPULATION TO PROVIDE FOR RESEARCH FOR AN

EXPERIMENTAL PERIOD

In cases where, in the process of developing policy, it may be necessary to

deviate from existing national policy for research purposes, the Minister of
Education will consider substantiated requests to this effect from a provincial
education department, via the Heads of Education Department Committee
(HEDCOM) with due observance of the normal advice and consultation
processes. Each request must be accompanied by a:

• Motivation;
• a draft research design; and
• a breakdown of the implications of the research, with regard to curriculum
frameworks, core syllabuses and education programmes, learning standards,
examinations and the certification of qualifications.

In terms of the above the Minister of Education will approve temporary national
policy by taking the following into consideration:
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• An exact specification of the nature and scope of the experimental policy;

• a specification of the exact duration of the experimental period;
• conditions in terms of the scope of and involvement in the experiment;
• conditions for implementation;
• conditions for examination and certification;
• conditions for the evaluation of the experimental policy; and
• a specification of the nature of the monitoring by HEDCOM.

12. EXISTING EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS AS APPROVED BY THE

MINISTER OF EDUCATION

12.1 The piloting of the N2/National Intermediate Certificate (NIC) and

N3/National Senior Certificate (NSC) programme for Health and
Community Care

The N2/NIC and N3/NSC technical college programme for Health and
Community Care may only be piloted by technical colleges which have been
jointly nominated by the national Department of Education, and their respective
provincial departments of education. The project will be piloted for an
experimental period from January 1999 until February/March 2001. The
experimental status of the Health and Community Care programme will be
extended for a further three years or until such time that similar programmes for
Level 4 in the Further Education and Training Band (FET) have been developed.
However, it should be noted that January 2002 would be the last date for the
registration of National Intermediate Certificate (NIC) learners for the pilot
programme: Health and Community Care.
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12.2 The piloting of the N2/National Intermediate Certificate (NIC) and

N3/National Senior Certificate (NSC) programme for Hospitality Studies in
schools and technical colleges

Schools and technical colleges that have been nominated by their respective
provincial departments of education may only pilot the N2/NIC and N3/NSC
technical college programme for Hospitality Studies. The project will be piloted
for an experimental period of three years, from January 1999 until
February/March 2001. The experimental status of the Hospitality Studies
programme will be extended for a further three years or until such time that
similar programmes for Level 4 in the Further Education and Training Band
(FET) have been developed. However, it should be noted that January 2002
would be the last date for the registration of Grade 10 and National Intermediate
Certificate (NIC) learners for the pilot programme: Hospitality Studies.