world of work (lesson 1)

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Options after grade 9

After grade 9, you can:

•Continue with school•Attend FET colleges•Obtain work

Continue with school: It is not recommended that you leave school after grade 9. You are

provided with the so-called ‘option’ to leave, only in so far as that 16 is the legally compulsory age that you have to remain in school1.

Should you continue with school, you will obtain your NCS2, where you will need a minimum of 7 subjects: 2 official languages, L.O., math or

maths lit, and then three electives.At the end of matric, you will need a minimum 40 % average, 40 %+ in your Home language, 40 %+, in two other subjects and 30 %+ in three

other subjects3.

1: Rob Seeborger, University of Cape Town Education Department via teenactiv.2: National Senior Certificate – a general academic qualification which gives admission to higher education qualifications, which focuses mainly on academics and theory3.3: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.

Skills Training and Courses1:

Should you elect to complete matric and further your studies, you can attend University or Technicon, or Private College.

Private Colleges offer shorter, more specific training programs and courses. Some of these include computer technology, secretarial work,

hotel management and catering. Often, private colleges offer courses not available at University or Technicon level, such as Hotel Management.

Every course has different requirements, and not all Private Colleges offer the same courses.

1: Rob Sunter via teenactiv

Attend a FET College:There might be some people who cannot continue, but more often it is a

case of they can, but choose not to3.

If you want a meaningful career, however, you need to get FET1 to obtain a NCV2, which means you will continue your schooling4.

1. Further Education and Training.2. National Certificate Vocational.3. Rob Seeborger, University of Cape Town Education Department via teenactiv.4. MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.

To get into a NCV programme, you need1:

• An ABET2 level 4 or• Grade 9.

You also need to be at least 16 yrs old.

You can consult pages 105 – 107 in your textbook to get an idea of the types of careers available to you with FET.

1: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.2: Adult Basic Education Training3: Trovski Jacobs, Curriculum Advisor for LO: Senior Educational Specialist via teenactiv.

More expensive than govt. schools.3

For the more

practical learner.3

Need standard gr. 9 passing

requirements.3

Obtain work:There are jobs that you can apply for which do not require a more than a

matric certificate – you will find a list on page 104 in your text book1.

You will need to think about the following2: • Do you want to work local, national or international ?

• Part-time, temporary or permanent work?

1: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.2: Rob Sunter via teenactiv

Finding work you love is awesome, but work has many components1:

• The people you work with• How much free time you have to yourself

• How much you earn• Job satisfaction• Job security• Stress levels

• Time away from home• Working environment and atmosphere

• Distance from home

1: Rob Sunter via teenactiv

Responsibilities and

opportunities

Rights in the workplaceEmployee rights protect you from being treated in such a way that your employer violates your human rights1.

1: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.2: Gr9 T2 WOW Lesson 3 – Labour Laws.ppt ; teenactiv.co.za

SOUTH AFRICA’S CONSTITUTION – Chapter 2 The Bill of Rights2

This includes:• The right to privacy, dignity, equality

and life• The right not to be subjected to

forced labour• The right to choose your trade,

occupation or profession• The right to fair labour practices• The right to strike and join trade

unions



THE LABOUR RELATIONS ACT2

This regulates:• the rights of workers to join trade

unions• Their right to strikeThis promotes:• Correct procedures for solving

disputes in the workplace• Employee participation in decision

making



THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT2

This Act:• Forbids discrimination in the

workplace• Aims to redress past discrimination• Regulates medical and psychological

testing in the workplace• Requires employers to prepare

employment equity plans



THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT2

This Act aims to:• develop and improve the

skills of the South African workforce



THE BASIC CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ACT2

This includes laws about:• Job contracts & job descriptions• Work hours• Leave • Meal breaks / rest periods• The legal age to start working• When you may be dismissed (fired)

Responsibilities in the workplaceEmployee’s responsibilities protect employers from poor conditions at work and bad behaviour1.

1: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.

• Act honestly and report those who do not.• Work positively and loyally.• Obey all instructions which are reasonable and lawful.• Meet deadlines.

Opportunities in the workplace

Opportunities vary according to your work and position, but bears a lot of thinking when you choose a career1.


• Pay increases and company perks.• Equal opportunities.• Training and development.

Career and subject choices

Computer, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences1

1: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition. p.134

Mathematics Using maths for problem-solving and to form ideas.

Math Lit Using maths for real-life situations.Physical Sciences Theories and laws of physics and chemistry.

CAT How to use computer programs to real-life world situations.

IT Computer programming and software.

Life Sciences The various elements of life and living processes.

Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Accounting Finances and financial management: recording and analysing a company’s finances.

Business studies What is needed to run a successful business.

Culture and Arts

Visual Arts

Learning about art and how to make a range of visual art pieces.

Music Composing, understanding and performing music.

LanguagesOfficial South African Languages.

These are determined by the region you live, and the staff available to the school.Non-official languages.

Human and Social Sciences

History Important events and people of the past in S.A. and the world.

Geography Land forms, climate, vegetation and how these things influence people.

Life Orientation Living a healthy lifestyle and how to improve your wellbeing.

Certain careers have subjects that are essential for further study. Some

examples of these are found on p. 139 of the textbook1.


Qualities relating to different careers and subjects1.

1: BOTHA, L. et al: Life Orientation for the Real World Grade 9 CAPS; Promotional Copy

Strengths and weaknesses:• Numeric• Social and verbal• Technical• Artistic

Personality style:• Introvert• Extrovert

Decision-making skills: Choosing subjects relating to interests, and

abilities1.

1: Shuters Top Class Life Orientation Grade 9 Learner’s Book; Shuter and Shooter 2013; 1st edition

The situation The decision making process. Your

answers

Think What are your interests and abilities? What are your strengths? Which subjects are you willing to work really hard in?

Copy this table into your script, and fill in this specific space with your answers.

Choices Write down all the possible subject choices and the consequences of each choice. How will these affect your future career?

Decision Make your choice.

Evaluate Are these subjects right for you? Will they allow you to enter a career of your choice?

Study funding providersBursaries

A fixed amount of money given to someone to help pay for their studies. This is usually given to people who can’t afford further studies, but show commitment to their studies. Bursaries differ in amounts.

You do not have to pay the money back, but there may be an agreement of some sort – usually regarding maintenance of high marks.

Internet research (sa.gostudy.info, hcifoundation.co.za and nrf.ac.za2) will stand you in good stead to find bursaries available in S.A. See also pg. 191 of your textbook1.1: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.

2: BOTHA, L. et al: Life Orientation for the Real World Grade 9 CAPS; Promotional Copy

Study funding providersScholarships

Scholarships and bursaries are very similar. Scholarships focus on a particular area, such as academics, sports, cultural. And just like bursaries, scholarships are for paying your tuition1.


Study funding providersStudent loans

Student loans are not very different from normal bank loans. The bank lends you money, fully expecting you to pay it back, with interest. You usually pay the loan back only once you start working, but have to pay the interest on the loan every month while studying. You need to apply annually, and banks may choose not to renew your loan if your studies are neglected1.

The benefit of loans are that the money can be used however you see fit, as opposed to being used only for tuition.


Study funding providersUniversity financial aid

Universities do try to supply financial aid in the form of bursaries, scholarships and loans. This aid may be withdrawn should your academic performance decline1.


Study funding providersNSFAS2

This scheme is funded by the Dept. of Higher Education and Training, and provides financial aid to South African citizens. These loans can be changed to bursaries, should you work very hard and make progress. It is not a financial aid provider for any private learning institution1.

1: MAHLOBO, S. et al. : Via Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.2: National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Two other options is working to pay your own way, or learnerships.

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