NC(V) Explained
NQF LEVEL 4
The National Senior Certificate and the National Certificate (Vocational) are registered on the same NQF Level
(NQF L4), but serve different purposes
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
Purpose of Qualification
- Equips students with skills, knowledge and values for self-fulfilment and meaningful participation in society
- Facilitates transition to the workplace
- Provides access to further education
Years to Complete
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Each grade takes a minimum of one year
To obtain the qualification
Register for 7 subjects:
- Home Language
- First Additional Language
- Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
- 3 subjects chosen from 1 of the 12 organising fields of learning including Agriculture, Services and Human and Social Studies
PASS REQUIREMENTS
- To obtain the qualification one must pass at least 6 subjects
40%
minimum in 3 subjects including Home Language
30%
minimum in 3 subjects
WHERE IT IS OFFERED?
Public Schools or Independent Schools accredited by Umalusi
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL)
Entry requirement Grade 9 Certificate
Purpose of Qualification
- Equips students with practical skills, applied competence and knowledge required for employment in a particular occupation or trade
- Facilitates transition to the workplace
- Provides access to further education
Years to Complete
- NC(V) Level 2
- NC(V) Level 3
- NC(V) Level 4
Each level takes a minimum of one year
To obtain the qualification
Register for 7 subjects:
- 1 Official language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy
- 4 subjects chosen from 1 of the 19 learning programmes including Engineering, Finance, IT, Tourism, etc.
PASS REQUIREMENTS
- To obtain the qualification one must pass 7 subjects
40%
in required official language
40%
in Life Orientation
30%
minimum in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy
50%
minimum in each of 4 vocational subjects
WHERE IT IS OFFERED?
Public or Private Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges accredited by Umalusi:
Available at Westlake, Fish Hoek, Khayelitsha and Muizenberg Campuses.
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National Certificate (Vocational) Programmes
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Tourism
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