Types of qualifications Flashcards
What is higher education
learning that takes place at a higher level than at school
What do universities offer as qualification
Mainly degrees
What do universities of technology offer as qualification
certificates, diplomas or degrees in tech (more practical lead towards job)
What do comprehensive universities offer as qualification
They offer everything that uni and tech uni
What does a higher certificate offer
Specific industry basic knowledge and practical techniques How to apply knowledge Work exp Allows for study further Credits
what does a diploma offer
Specific industry General principles and applying Specialist knowledge gives practical exp widens career path Allows study for bachelors or ap diploma
what does a bachelors degree offer
broad education principles theory and research Career as pro Allows for postgrad (honours or masters) ap diploma
What are the entry-level qualifications
Higher certificate and bachelors
What is a FET college
college that offers vocational courses
Makes it easier to find jobs
Courses are practical
Combine training and applying
What are the promotion requirements NSC
Home Lang - min 40%
2 Other sub - min 40%
3 Other sub - min 30%
You can flop a <30% in one if you klaar assessments in it
What does APS stand for
Admission point score
What are the designated subjects
A list of the NSC subjects of which you do four if you want to dala uni
What are the min requirements to be able to study for a diploma, bach or higher cert
Sometimes specific wombo combo of recognised subjects
You cant have the min marks in subjects you need some bars
Min 30% home lang
What is the NBT
National Benchmark Tests
What is the AQL
Multiple choice test made up of
Academic literacy test -vocab, evaluate evidence,
Quantitative literacy test - tables and shit graph logic
