LO NOTES
CHAPTER 17
CAREERS AND CAREER CHOICES
UNIT 1: REFINEMENT OF PORTFOLIO OF PLANS FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL: RECORD OF
PLANS AND PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVEMENT OF THOSE PLANS
1.1. Refinement of portfolio of plans: record of plans and progress
REFINEMENT – When you refine your portfolio you: Refine: improve, make
Check that it contains all your plans and information small changes
Update all information
Remove anything no longer relevant
Assess your progress towards achieving your plans and make a list of what you still need to do
Organise all documents in a logical way so you can easily find them
RECORD OF PLANS AND PROGRESS TOWARDS YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
Keep a record of your plans so that you can see if you are making progress in achieving them. Draw up
a schedule or spreadsheet – this will help you meet deadlines and due dates
1.2 Admission requirements for degree, diploma or higher certificate
Minimum admission requirements:
Bachelor’s degree Diploma Higher Certificate
One official language at One official language at One official language
home language level – home language level – at home language level
40% or more 40% or more – 40% or more
Four subjects from the Three subjects – 40% or Two other subjects
designated list – 50% or more excluding LO 40% or more
more Two subjects – 30% or Three subjects – 30%
Two subjects – 30% or more or more
more
Admission point score (APS) system gives points for the marks you get in your NSC examinations.
Admission to higher learning institutions depends on the total number of points you obtain.
Most institutions have their own admission requirements for specific programmes.
In order to make a decision – you need to do the following:
Decide where you want to study. Get familiar with the courses and degree programmes
Check if you comply: do u have correct subjects and meet requirements?
Get application form and fill it in and send forms well in advance of the closing date
Make sure you include all relevant documents
Apply to more than one institution
Additional requirements
Most courses have additional requirements, such as a minimum mark in certain subjects. Some
institutions have their own selections test or may ask you to attend an interview.
CHAPTER 17
CAREERS AND CAREER CHOICES
UNIT 1: REFINEMENT OF PORTFOLIO OF PLANS FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL: RECORD OF
PLANS AND PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVEMENT OF THOSE PLANS
1.1. Refinement of portfolio of plans: record of plans and progress
REFINEMENT – When you refine your portfolio you: Refine: improve, make
Check that it contains all your plans and information small changes
Update all information
Remove anything no longer relevant
Assess your progress towards achieving your plans and make a list of what you still need to do
Organise all documents in a logical way so you can easily find them
RECORD OF PLANS AND PROGRESS TOWARDS YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
Keep a record of your plans so that you can see if you are making progress in achieving them. Draw up
a schedule or spreadsheet – this will help you meet deadlines and due dates
1.2 Admission requirements for degree, diploma or higher certificate
Minimum admission requirements:
Bachelor’s degree Diploma Higher Certificate
One official language at One official language at One official language
home language level – home language level – at home language level
40% or more 40% or more – 40% or more
Four subjects from the Three subjects – 40% or Two other subjects
designated list – 50% or more excluding LO 40% or more
more Two subjects – 30% or Three subjects – 30%
Two subjects – 30% or more or more
more
Admission point score (APS) system gives points for the marks you get in your NSC examinations.
Admission to higher learning institutions depends on the total number of points you obtain.
Most institutions have their own admission requirements for specific programmes.
In order to make a decision – you need to do the following:
Decide where you want to study. Get familiar with the courses and degree programmes
Check if you comply: do u have correct subjects and meet requirements?
Get application form and fill it in and send forms well in advance of the closing date
Make sure you include all relevant documents
Apply to more than one institution
Additional requirements
Most courses have additional requirements, such as a minimum mark in certain subjects. Some
institutions have their own selections test or may ask you to attend an interview.
