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OPTIONS AVAILBLE AFTER COMPLETING
GRADE 9
Options available after completing Grade 9:
• National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
• National Senior Certificate (NSC)
National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
• Students are taught to do a job, mainly through practical experience.
• Requirements:
Should be older than 16 years
• Vocational: Relating to the skills you need to do a particular job.
• Learnership programmes: Gives you on the job training.
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
• Pass your Grade 12 examinations at any high school.
• Study options after NSC: University
University of Technology
Private colleges
Know the requirements of the National
Senior Certificate ( NSC )
• To qualify for a National Senior Certificate, candidates should have a
minimum of 7 subjects as follows:
- Two official languages, at least one at Home Language level and one at
First Additional Language level
- Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics or Technical Maths
- Life Orientation
- Minimum of 3 subjects from the NCS approved subjects
- A candidate may not offer more than 4 languages in the package of 7
There are additional subjects that are recognized for the National Curriculum
Statements.
These are as follows:
Equine Studies, Nautical Science, Maritime Economics, Modern Greek (from
2009), Sports and Exercise Science (from 2010). Only one of these can be
offered as part of the 7 subject programme. They may be offered in addition
to the 7 subject package.
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In all subjects, a portfolio of evidence will contribute 25% and final
examination 75%.
Practical /performance assessment components may contribute up to a
further 25%, making the final examination in such cases worth 50%.
Life Orientation will be assessed through a combination of a portfolio of
evidence and prescribed subject specific practical assessment i.e. no external
examination.
• Pass requirements
In order to qualify for a National Senior Certificate, a learner must achieve:
- A minimum rating of 3 i.e. 40% or more, in 3 subjects. One of the 3
subjects must be an official language at Home Language level.
- A minimum rating of 2 i.e. 30% or more, in 3 other subjects.
Note:
It is compulsory for a learner to pass an official language at home language
level i.e. at 40% or above.
If a learner offers more than the minimum number of 7 subjects, passes in the
additional subjects will be taken into account when determining whether a
learner has met the minimum requirements.
• In order to qualify for entry into further study at the Higher Certificate level,
a learner must:
- Pass the NSC
- Meet the language requirement for further study at a South African
institution, namely, one of the two official languages offered by learner
must be either English or Afrikaans. To meet the language criterion to
qualify for entry to study at a tertiary education institution, the learner must
pass either English or Afrikaans at least at the 1st additional level i.e. at
30% or more.
• In order to qualify for entry into further study at the Diploma level, a learner
must:
- Pass the NSC as follows:
- One official language at home language level at 40%
- 3 other subjects at 40%
- 2 subjects at 30%
- Meet the language requirement for further study at a South African
institution, namely, one of the two official languages offered by learner
must be either English or Afrikaans. To meet the language criterion to
qualify for entry to study at a tertiary education institution, the learner must
pass either English or Afrikaans at least at the 1st additional level i.e. at
30% or more.
- The key difference between qualifying for entry to diploma study rather
than higher certificate study is that the learner must achieve 40% or more
in 4 subjects (incl. the official language at home language level) rather
than just 3 subjects.
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• In order to qualify for entry into further study at the Bachelor Degree level,
a learner must:
- Pass the NSC as follows:
- One official language at home language level at 40% or more
- 4 subjects from the designated list of subjects at 50% or more
- 2 subjects at a minimum of 30%
- Meet the language requirement for further study at a South African
institution, namely, one of the two official languages offered by learner
must be either English or Afrikaans. To meet the language criterion to
qualify for entry to study at a tertiary education institution, the learner must
pass either English or Afrikaans at least at the 1st additional level i.e. at
30% or more.
The implications of NCV and NSC
The implications of NCV (National Certificate Vocational) and NSC (National
Senior Certificate) relate to career paths, study options, and employment
opportunities for learners after Grade 9 or Grade 12 in South Africa.
🔹 NSC – National Senior Certificate (Academic Pathway)
What it is:
The traditional academic school certificate awarded after completing Grade 12
in a mainstream high school.
Implications:
1. University Access: Qualifies learners to apply for university studies
(depending on results and subject combinations).
2. Broad Career Choices: Prepares learners for a variety of academic or
theoretical careers.
3. General Education: Emphasizes a wide range of subjects, including
languages, mathematics/mathematical literacy, and life sciences.
4. National Benchmarking: Recognized as the standard school-leaving
certificate in South Africa.
5. Limited Practical Exposure: Less focus on direct workplace or technical
training.
🔹 NCV – National Certificate Vocational (Vocational Pathway)
What it is:
A three-year vocational program (Levels 2–4) offered at TVET (Technical and
Vocational Education and Training) colleges, starting after Grade 9.
Implications:
1. Workplace Readiness: Focuses on practical, technical, and career-specific
training (e.g., engineering, hospitality, IT).
2. Alternative to High School: Learners leave mainstream school after Grade 9
to pursue an NCV program.
3. Further Education: May allow access to universities of technology or TVET-
based higher education (depending on performance and field).
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4. NQF Level 4 Equivalent: The NCV Level 4 is equivalent to a Grade 12 (NSC)
qualification in terms of level, but not always in university admission.
5. Career-Specific Skills: Ideal for students who prefer hands-on learning and
want to enter the workforce with job-ready skills.
Knowledge of the World of Work
Rights, Responsibilities, and Opportunities in the Workplace
📘 1. Understanding the Workplace
The workplace is where people are employed to do a job or service. It includes
offices, factories, shops, farms, hospitals, etc.
✅ 2. Workers' Rights
These are legal protections that ensure fair and safe working conditions:
Right to fair wages
Right to equal treatment and non-discrimination
Right to a safe and healthy work environment
Right to reasonable working hours and rest breaks
Right to join trade unions
Right to be protected from unfair dismissal
These rights are based on the South African Constitution and laws like the Basic
Conditions of Employment Act and Labour Relations Act.
🧑💼 3. Workers' Responsibilities
Employees must act in a way that supports productivity, respect, and safety:
Arrive on time and work reliably
Follow rules and policies of the company
Be honest and complete tasks to the best of your ability
Respect supervisors and colleagues
Take care of company property
Report hazards or misconduct
👩🏽💼 4. Employer Responsibilities
Employers must treat workers fairly and create a positive work environment:
Provide safe and healthy working conditions
Pay salaries on time and fairly
Offer training and development opportunities
Treat all employees equally
Prevent and deal with discrimination, bullying, or harassment
🌱 5. Opportunities in the Workplace
The workplace is also a place to grow and build a career. Opportunities include:
Learnerships: Work-based learning with practical and theoretical training
Internships: Short-term work experience, often for students or graduates
Promotions: Moving to a higher position with more responsibility and pay
Skills development: Training, courses, and workshops
Job shadowing: Spending time observing someone in a specific job
Entrepreneurship: Creating your own business and becoming your own boss
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