• register by the end of November 2016,
• study hard,
• write from May to August in 2017 and
• pass!

you could have your matric at last!

The official name for this option is the Amended Senior Certificate. These are some of the requirements – BUT to see the full list please

CLICK HERE:  

Who can apply

• Adult learners who are 21 years and older who have:
  • a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC); or
  • a Grade 9 school report (or the old standard seven). stating that they have passed Grade 9 or Standard 7; or
  • a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level which requires two official languages.
• Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete Senior Certificate qualification.
• Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete National Senior Certificate and whose School-Based Assessment (SBA) validity has expired.
• Only in exceptional cases, out of school youth, who are 18-21 years old and who could not complete their school education due to circumstances beyond their control, as verified by the Head of Department in the Provincial Education Department.

Subjects

You must write six subjects which you can see if you

CLICK HERE: 

Dates

You must register not later than 30 November 2016.

Where to register

Learners may register at any provincial education office which includes the provincial head office, the district office or a circuit office.

 Preparation:

Most provinces have created useful ways to help you prepare.

 Please let us know if you experience any problems in registering at

askus@careerplanet.co.za

Also see this answer about Alternatives to Matric:

CLICK HERE

There are four main areas of work

• Chemical. This includes using physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering principles to work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others.
• Civil. This includes design and construction of public and private works (airports, roads, railways, water supply and treatment etc.), bridges, dams, and buildings.
• Electrical. This includes design and study of electrical and electronic systems, such as electrical circuits, generators, motors, electromagnetic/ electromechanical devices, electronic devices, electronic circuits, optical fibers, optoelectronic devices, computer systems, telecommunications, instrumentation, controls, and electronics.
• Mechanical. This includes design of physical or mechanical systems, such as power and energy systems, aerospace/aircraft products, weapon systems, transportation products, engines, compressors, powertrains, kinematic chains, vacuum technology, and vibration isolation equipment.

EDUCATION

Artisans and Technicians

Many jobs under Artisan (trades) fall under engineering. These include mechanical jobs such as auto mechanic, aircraft maintenance, air-conditioning & refrigeration, electrical technician etc. It also includes jobs like millwright, mechatronics technician etc.

To find the various artisan careers which fall under Engineering, go here:

Artisan & Technician Job Descriptions

Training is usually at TVET colleges or Universities of Technology. Candidates will need maths and/or physical science with at least 60% pass in those subjects and in English.

Training includes theory as well as practical tuition and in most cases they will complete an apprenticeship, get work experience and then take a Trade Test to qualify.

Technologists and Engineers

To see the job descriptions go here:

Technologist & Engineer Job Descriptions

Those wanting to study degrees at university need a minimum of 60% in Maths and Science and English with good marks in other subjects as well. They can either go to a

• University of Technology where they start off with a Diploma and can advance to a Bachelor of Technology and go on to an Honours and Masters of Technology. The training is more practical than at an academic university. They are Technologists.

or

• University where they start off by completing a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, then specializing. They can continue with an Honours and then Masters Degree and are then called Engineers.

To find your closest institution please go here:

Not only do they need to know the hardware and software on computers really well but they need to know how to communicate with the people they are trying to help. There are several courses which only require only Maths and English at Grade 12 level (4) and being able to use a personal computer competently.

WEB DEVELOPERS develop applications and functionality for the Internet using code like HTML5, CSS3 & JavaScript. (This is called ‘the back end.)

Most Web designers do learn a little code but for sophisticated websites you would need to train as a Developer.

For an overview of a Web Developer’s job and what qualifications are available, please CLICK HERE

To get a good overview of the Psychology-related careers please CLICK HERE

NOTE: Please remember that to practice you need to have at least an Honours and usually a Masters degree.

Subject Requirements

These are the subjects you must have:

• English
• 2^nd Language
• Maths
• Life Orientation

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You need another three and you can find a list of other subjects to choose from: CLICK HERE

Life Science would be a good subject if you are attracted to it.

History – since it is generally about people, might be useful.

BUT, the most important thing is that you need to have at least 70% pass in most of your subjects. (They say a minimum of 60% but this is a hugely competitive area so you want to make sure you are accepted.) Remember that work at school gets more difficult every year so try to start in Grade 9 with 90% pass mark!

What will also benefit you is if you do related volunteer / community work in your school years.

CLICK HERE

 1. Select either Public or Private TVET

2. Select your Province of choice

3. Click on the institution on the right

4. Copy the url (the part that starts with http:) and paste into your browser.

5. When you get to the Institution’s web page, read the requirements carefully

6. Read and follow the application process completely.

That is a very good thing to do. There are lots of scams!

If the course is not accredited then you could pay for it and then find employers do not recognise the course.

What a waste of time and money!

Please click on these lists:

REGISTERED PRIVATE TVET COLLEGES

REGISTERED PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Skills Development Providers for N4 – N6 – Updated on 03 October 2016

You could also phone the Career Helpline: 086 999 0125

Or the DHET call centre: 0800 87 2222

1. Make sure you know where to apply. See the list of Universities offering Health qualifications, below.
2. Choose 3 universities in case you are not successful at the first 2.
3. Check whether you meet the requirements. Please note: The marks given are usually the MINIMUM allowed but applicants who score higher are often the first in. There are some concessions for disadvantaged students.
4. Find application dates and forms and complete before the deadline
5. Register for the National Benchmark Test and make sure you write before their deadline.

Not all universities have published their 2016 closing dates for health (for 2017). We will include them in the list below as they are published. You can also find more information about the universities here:

https://careerplanet.co.za/institutions

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

http://www.health.uct.ac.za/

Student Guide:

http://bit.ly/1FYJacx

Application for 2017 closing date: 30th September 2016:

• BSc in Speech-Language Pathology: 4 years of study followed by 1 year community service 
• BSc in Audiology: 4 years of study followed by 1 year community service 
• BSc in Occupational Therapy: 4 years of study followed by 1 year community service 
• BSc in Physiotherapy: 4 years of study followed by 1 year community service 
• MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [6 years then 2 years’ internship and 1 year community service.]

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE, BLOEMFONTEIN

http://health.ufs.ac.za/

Student Guide:

http://bit.ly/1rJyKs0

Application for 2017 closing date:

31^st May 2016: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBChB); Bachelor of Medical Sciences in Radiation Sciences [BMedSc (Radiation Science)] and all applications for new first-year undergraduate students in the School for Allied Health Professions.

29^th July 2016: Bachelor of Social Science in Nursing, i.e. BSocSci (Nursing)

• BSc Physiotherapy
• BSc Occupational Therapy,
• BSc Audiology
• BSc Speech-Language Pathology

UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL (UKZN) DURBAN, PIETERMARITZBURG

Closing dates not in as at 29^th of April

http://www.ukzn.ac.za/

• Bachelor of Audiology
• Bachelor of Speech
• B Dental Therapy
• B Medical
• B Medical Science
• B Occupational Therapy
• B Optometry
• B Pharmacy
• B Physiotherapy
• B Sport Science
• B Nursing
• MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [6 years]

SEFAKO MAKGATHO HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (SMU)

GA-RANKUWA

Student application Guide:

http://bit.ly/1r7Ya1D

Application for 2017 closing date:

27 June 2016: MBChB, BDS, B Dent Ther, B Oral Hygiene, BSc (Physio), BRad (Diagn), B Pharm

29 July 2016: BSc (Diet), B Speech Path Lang & Audio. B Occ Ther, BSc, B Cur, BNSc

• MBChB,
• BDS,
• B Dent Ther,
• B Oral Hygiene,
• BSc (Physio),
• BRad (Diagn), B Pharm
• BSc (Diet),
• B Speech Path Lang & Audio.
• B Occ Ther,
• BSc,
• B Cur,
• BNSc

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA (UP)

PRETORIA

Undergraduate brochure

http://bit.ly/1QJ9Nkt

Application for 2017 closing date: 31 May 2016

Higher Certificate in Sports Science 30^TH September 2016

• B ChD – Bachelor of Dental Surgery [5 years]
• B OH – Bachelor of Oral Hygiene [3 years]
• B Dietetics – Bachelor of Dietetics [4 years]
• B Nurs – Bachelor of Nursing Science [4 years]
• B OccTher – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy1 [4 years]
• B Physio – Bachelor of Physiotherapy [4 years]
• B Rad – Bachelor of Radiography [3 years]
• B Clinical Medical Practice – Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice [3 years]
• MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [6 years]
• B SportSci (Sports Science) – Bachelor of Sports Science [3 years]
• H Cert (Sports Science) (Sport Coaching) [1 year]
• H Cert (Sports Science) (Education) [1 year]

UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH (SUN)

Undergraduate guide:

http://bit.ly/1MtOXux

Application for 2017 closing date: 31 May 2016

• MBChB – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery [6 years]
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 4 years
• BSc in Physiotherapy 4 years
• Bachelor of Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy 4 years

WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY (WSU),

MTHATHA, EASTERN CAPE

http://www.wsu.ac.za/waltersisulu/

Closing dates not in as at 29^th of April

• BCur (Basic)         
• BSc Health Promotion (Allied Health Professions)
• Bachelor of Medical Clinical Practice (Medicine)

UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND (WITS),

JOHANNESBURG

Guide for undergraduates:

http://bit.ly/1W04Iw4

Application for 2017 closing date: 30 June 2016

• Bachelor of Dental Science – BDS (5 years)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery – MBBCh 6 years (or 4 years for suitably qualified graduates)
• Bachelor of Nursing – BNurs (4 years)
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy – BSc(OT) (4 years)
• Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy – BSc(Physiotherapy) (4 years)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy – BPharm (4 years)
• Bachelor of Health Sciences – BHSc (3 years) (there are two plans – Biomedical Sciences and Biokinetics)
• Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice – BCMP (3 years)
• Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences – BOHSc (3 years)

All NON-South African citizens
and NON-permanent residents
are required to obtain a study permit prior to registering as students.

Application for study permits should be submitted to the South African Home Affairs, Consulate or High Commissioner in your country or residence/origin.

It would be in favour of the educational institution where you intend studying. It would be submitted during registrations.

CAREER PLANET offers information about various institutions of learning – you will need to research what each one offers and where you can study.

• NOTE: EVERY TERTIARY INSTITUTION HAS DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS

Please read this article:

• http://bit.ly/1BxXsZ2

To find individual institutions near you please go here:

• https://careerplanet.co.za/institutions

1. Select the institution of your choice: University, University of Technology, FET etc.
2. Select your Province of choice
3. Click on the institution on the right
4. Copy the url (the part that starts with http:) and paste into your browser.
5. When you get to the Institution's web page, read the requirements carefully
6. Read and follow the application process completely.