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Issue 2 2011

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CONTENTS

BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE AND ACE YOUR SCHOOL CAREER!

HOW TO CHOOSE A CAMPUS

CHOOSING THE BEST CAREER FOR ME

FACULTY TYPES

HOW TO APPLY TO YOUR CHOSEN INSTITUTION

Arts

Economic and Management Science

ACE your application

Education

e-Application

Engineering

SA’S CRYING FOR ARTISANS

INSTITUTION TYPES What is a University

Institutions Contact List

What is a University of Technology

What is a FET College

FET Colleges Contact List

THINGS I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME IN MY FIRST YEAR!

LONG HOURS ADD UP TO PERFECT 100% FOR MATHS

SETA’s What is a Seta?

SETA's Contact Details

QUALIFICATION TYPES What is a Certificate?

What is a Diploma?

What is a Learnership?

What is a Bachelors Degree?

FACULTY TYPES Health Sciences

Information and Communication Technology

TOP 10 IT SKILLS FOR 2011

FACULTY TYPES Law

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Sport, Tourism and Hospitality

Theology

THE LOWDOWN ON CREDIT

SA student loans and bursaries What is a bursary?

Available bursary options

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

TOP exam STUDYING TIPS

What is entrepeneurship?

7 Business Success Tips

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ACE YOUR CAREER

BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE AND ACE YOUR SCHOOL CAREER! Ever wondered why some people manage their day so effectively and get through all of their homework and studies? What is their secret to success and how do you achieve your potential? How do you become all that you are meant to be? This is an important and ‘life-changing’ question when dealing with becoming your best and doing your best in your final exams! So, in order to figure out how you can manage your exams and stop struggling with your school work, take a break to determine who you really are and how that can help you ACE your performance and YOUR future! It is important that you create an inner ‘compass’ that can direct you in becoming the best that you can be!

This is your chance to open the doors to your future by using your ‘ESP’! Why is it that some people are always so successful? They always know what to do when it comes to making important decisions and choices without thinking too much about it? Well, it is because they have developed their ‘ESP’; their inner compass! So what is ESP and how do you develop your inner compass? ESP is about knowing what you need to do, when you need to do it and who you need, to help you, so that you always get the best out of life! E focuses on the ENERGY you have in life to get things done and how you utilize your energy! So, you can spend your days complaining about the errors in your school system or curriculum, or you can use your energy to make things happen, for you! ISSUE 2 > 2011 ACE YOUR CAREER

But it’s difficult to make it happen, when you are wondering what “it” is? S is about unlocking your STRENGTHS! What tasks are you great at and what do you love doing? What subjects do you excel in? What makes you feel like you’re number one and gives you a confidence boost? What important tasks do you need to do to get your work done? Focus on these areas and the areas that you do well in. This is where the secret of your strengths and energy lies, this is where your future is, your career! P is all about PEOPLE, your classmates and friends! P is about PARTNERSHIPS! It is always important to remember that if they don’t support you, they aren’t your true ‘partner’! These are the people that support you and like you for who you are! Choose them wisely as they are your friends and support for life! Spend your time with people that make you happy, make you laugh and understand you. Build strong partnerships with people who challenge you, help you grow and give you positive energy! They will be sharing in your stress and exam worries; they will help you be the success you want to be!

So, stop stressing and wasting time, discover the secret to who you really are and develop your ESP! ACE your Matric year and be the best you can be! The ACE MATRIC GUIDE is here to help you become a real ACE at everything you do!

ACE YOUR CAREER

HOW TO CHOOSE A CAMPUS Along with the BIG decision of what you want to study (which will determine what you will be doing for the rest of your life), you also need to decide where you are going to study. Universities, FET’s and Universities of Technologies differ in many ways. Here are some things to consider when comparing the pros and cons of different education providers and deciding which campus is for you.

Facilities and services

Where they are

Who’s there

Campuses can be inner city, suburban, in rural centres, or just plain rural. Each city or town has its own unique personality and activities on offer so think about the differences in lifestyle, cost of living, transport and people that appeals to you most. You may prefer sunshine and coastal regions like Cape Town and Durban, or the hustle and bustle of the big city life like Johannesburg and Pretoria.

There may or may not be lots of mature age students, school leavers, part-timers or overseas students. You can search the institution’s website for more information on their alumni. You will be pleasantly surprised by the number of well-known people that attended tertiary institutions!

Size The size of each campus has a big effect on the atmosphere, social life and facilities of each institution. Big institutions such as the University of Johannesburg and Stellenbosch University have tens of thousands of students, while some smaller institutions only have a few dozen. Some campuses are spread out over hundreds of m² while others are confined to a single central campus.

How hard they are to get into Generally,universities, especially the top institutions in South Africa, are harder to gain access to than other universities, Universities of Technologies and FET’s. If you are worried about meeting the admission requirements of a particular course, it’s probably best applying to a few places, including a campus that is not as competitive.

What range of academic resources, student support services and leisure facilities are available? Big campuses have the comforts of small towns — you can get everything from a haircut to a four-course meal. At some small campuses you can’t even get a coffee, but you can enjoy a more intimate atmosphere.

Style and ethos It’s hard to pin down, but no two campuses feel the same. Some seem serious and scholarly, while at others the atmosphere is bohemian, political, sports-mad, religious, or all about having a good time. So choose wisely as you will be spending a few years there to complete your selected programme and you don’t want to be stuck in a place where you don’t feel welcome!

Universities, FET’s and Universities of Technologies differ in many ways.

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HOW TO APPLY

ACE YOUR APPLICATION Are you looking forward to the excitement of varsity life but still have to cross the barrier of applying to study? Stress no further! Here’s all the information you’ll need to ace your application. Before you start filling out that application form, make sure you’ve given some thought as to what course you want to pursue, have all the supporting documents ready and know exactly when the deadline for submission is. Now that that’s been dealt with, let’s do this! Remember when applying for varsity admission, you are basically selling yourself. Each application form provides a space for you to include information about yourself such as your interests; achievements, etc. Don’t be shy to use that to market yourself. Remember to mention important things such as your academic achievements, extra curriculum activities in which you excelled, leadership roles you acquired and references from important people like your principal, sports coach or head of a society to back you up. These are all very useful in creating that first impression that would open the varsity doors to you. Not sure if you want to stay at res or not? Take a look at the following questions. If you said yes to many of them – you are ready to take of life at res! In your application form should be space for res application as well. Decide on a residence that suits you best and complete that section along with the rest of your application. If it’s just not for you, then simply leave it blank.

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Don’t mind sharing a bathroom with other people? Don’t mind having a roommate you’ve never met before? Not distracted easily? Well disciplined and can work on your own schedule? Have set meals day in and out? Be a part of social and fundraising events?

Always remember to check your spelling and grammar and make sure you understand what is expected of you by each question. Submit your application personally and before the deadline in order to have an excuse to visit the varsity and speak to some of the role players that will be giving the verdict on your application. ISSUE 2 > 2011 HOW TO APPLY

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e-Application PROCEDURES Times have changed and many institutions have changed from paper applications via the post, fax or personal delivery to online application submissions. This is effective, easy and can save you a lot of time and effort. Here are a few things to take note of before clicking the “submit” botton. In order to make use of the e-application system of an institution you must have a valid email address. Your email address will be used to send you a verification email and your unique student number to continue with your electronic application. If you do not have one yet, then why not open a free Yahoo, Gmail or Live account today. Also be aware of the submission deadlines for online applications as they may differ from traditional form applications. Also note that you cannot submit your application electronically if you have already submitted a hard copy to the institution. One submission is more than enough to get you access to the varsity. When completing an e-application make sure you have a copy of the varsity prospectus handy as you may need to fill in the codes for the modules you will be choosing for the year. So if you don’t have a photographic memory or you’re not Einstein, it’s best to keep the prospectus next to you throughout the process of the application. Complete all the required fields of the online applications as you will not be allowed to the next section of the application if the one you are working on is not completed properly. If you are somewhat confused or need further assistance, contact the institution and speak to the relevant people. For more info visit SA's leading studying website

Now go ahead and kick start your future with a varsity application!

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INSTITUTION TYPE > UNIVERSITY

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WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY?

A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. It is a corporation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education. The word university is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, roughly meaning “community of teachers and scholars.”

FAST FACTS About Pretoria

(Source: Wikipedia.org)

ÂÂ It is one of the country’s three capital cities, serving as the executive (administrative) national capital (the others are Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Bloemfontein, the judicial capital). ÂÂ Pretoria’s main street, Church Street, is the longest urban street in South Africa and one of the longest straight streets in the world. ÂÂ Many of Pretoria’s streets are lined with Jacaranda trees that blossom mauve (purplish blue) in spring (3 weeks in October) giving rise to the city’s nickname “Jacaranda City”.

FEATURED UNIVERSITY: UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA The University of Pretoria (UP) has its origins in the establishment of the Pretoria Centre of the Transvaal University College in 1908. The colloquial name of the university, Tuks or Tukkies, was derived from the acronym of the college – TUC. UP currently has more than 50,000 students and has become one of the leading higher education institutions on the continent. The university has six campuses as well as a number of other sites of operation, such as the Pretoria Academic Hospital. UP offers more than 1,800 academic programmes in two of the official languages, namely Afrikaans and English (some programmes and modules are offered only in English).

ÂÂ Pretoria is the home of world’s largest soccer ball, although it’s not one that one can kick around. The 50 ton ball sculpture has been built around the top of the Lukasrand Telkom tower in Pretoria in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The ball is 24 meters across and 8 storeys high.

In 1996, the University of Pretoria became the university with the highest research output in South Africa and have maintained this status. The academic programmes of the university are offered in the nine faculties, as well as a business school. The faculties comprise a total of 140 departments and 85 centres, institutes and bureaus.

Student Life in Pretoria

(Source: www.up.ac.za)

ÂÂ Menlyn Park Drive-in ÂÂ Hatfield Square Night life ÂÂ Menlo Park Imax ÂÂ Green Market in Pretoria ÂÂ Pretoria Art Museum

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CONTACT LIST TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

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CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CPUT) T (021) 460 3911 / 959 6911 A PO Box 652, CAPE TOWN, 8000

University of Johannesburg (UJ) T (011) 559 2911 A P.O Box 524, AUCKLAND PARK, 2006

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY FREE STATE (CUT) T (051) 507 3911 A Private Bag X20539, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9300

University of Kwazulu-Natal T (031) 260 7111 / 2212 A Private Bag X54001, DURBAN, 4000

Damelin College T (011) 796 2000 A PO Box 3705, RANDBURG, 2125

University of Limpopo T (015) 268 2140 / 2141 A Private Bag X1106, SOVENGA, 0727

Durban University of Technology (DUT) T (031) 373 2000 A PO Box 1334, DURBAN, 4000

University of Pretoria (UP) T (012) 420 4111 A Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028

Mangosuthu Technikon (MANTEC) T (031) 907 7111 A PO Box 12363, JACOBS, 4026

University of South Africa (UNISA) T (012) 429 3111 A PO Box 392, UNISA, 0003

Midrand Graduates Institute (MGI) T (011) 690 1700 A PO Box 2986, HALFWAY HOUSE, 1685

University of Stellenbosch (US) T (021) 808 9111 A Private Bag X1, MATIELAND, 7602

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) T (041) 504 1111 A PO Box 77000, PORT ELIZABETH, 6031

University of Venda T (015) 962 8000 A Private Bag X5050, THOHOYANDOU, 0950

North-West University (NWU) T (018) 299 1111 / 2222 A Private Bag X6001, POTCHEFSTROOM, 2520

University of Zululand T (035) 902 6030 / 6040 A Private Bag X1001, KWADLANGEZWA, 3886

Rhodes University T (046) 603 8111 A PO Box 94, GRAHAMSTOWN, 6140

University of the Free State (UOFS) T (051) 401 9111 A PO Box 339, BLOEMFONTEIN, 9300

Technical College of South Africa (TECHNISA) T (011) 293 1200 / 1201 A Private Bag X7, PINEGOWRIE, 2123

University of the Western Cape (UWC) T (021) 959 2911 / 2101 A Private Bag X17, BELLVILLE, 7535

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) T (012) 382 5911 / 086 110 2421 A Private Bag X680, PRETORIA, 0001

University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) T (011) 717 1000 A Private Bag X3, WITS, 2050

University of Cape Town (UCT) T (021) 650 3732 / 3733 A Private Bag X3, RONDEBOSCH, 7701

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) T (016) 950 9000 A Private Bag X021, VANDERBIJLPARK, 1900

University of Fort Hare T (040) 602 2011 A Private Bag X1314, ALICE, 5700

Walter Sisulu University (WSU) T (047) 401 6000 A Private Bag X3182, BUTTERWORTH, 4960

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INSTITUTION TYPES > WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

WHAT IS A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY? A University of Technology offers technological career directed educational programmes, focuses on innovative problem solving research and engages with government/business/ industry with communities as end users. (Source: SATN)

FAST FACTS About Bloemfontein (Source: Wikipedia.org)

ÂÂ Bloemfontein is the judicial capital, making it one of the three national capitals of South Africa (together with the administrative capital Pretoria and the legislative capital Cape Town). ÂÂ Bloemfontein is popularly and poetically known as “the city of roses”, owing to the abundance of these flowers and the annual rose festival held there. ÂÂ The city’s Sesotho name is Mangaung, meaning “place of cheetahs” and it has been included in the Mangaung Local Municipality since 2000. ÂÂ Some of the matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup were played at the Free State Stadium, including the historic 4-1 defeat of England by Germany in the round of 16. Student Life in Bloemfontein ÂÂ Berry picking at Bon-Af Berry Farm

FEATURED UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY: CUT The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) focuses on career-oriented training, community involvement and applied research. CUT educates, trains and produces perceptive, socially conscious and relevant graduates in its three faculties, namely Engineering, Information and Communication Technology; Health and Environmental Sciences; and Management Sciences. The university’s main campus is situated in Bloemfontein. The university also has regional learning centres in Welkom to cater for students in the Goldfields area, and in Kimberley in the Northern Cape. The Bloemfontein campus houses a full array of modern buildings with well-equipped laboratories and lecturing venues. The university has a large Library and Information Centre. The Lapeng Student Centre is a vibrant venue hosting a wide variety of student activities, as well as numerous other services. Excellent sporting facilities on campus cater for the needs of sports enthusiasts, with a host of formally organised sport codes varying from athletics, soccer, rugby and cricket to basketball, volleyball and netball. (Source: www.cut.ac.za)

ÂÂ Art and wine at Gallery on Main ÂÂ Free State Stadium for Cheetahs/Bloem Celtic Games ÂÂ Sand du Plessis Theatre ÂÂ Bloemfontein Show April/May

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Public Further Education and Training (FET) colleges strive to provide high-quality education and training to help you equip yourself with the qualifications and skills you need to start out on a chosen career path. You will gain invaluable life skills to meet the many challenges of the working world with more than just a qualification on paper. (Source: www.fetcolleges.co.za)

FEATURED FET COLLEGE: COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN As a leading provider of Education and Training in mainly the FET band, the College of Cape Town (CCT) has much to offer students and prospective partners. Their courses lead to recognised qualifications that are demanded by commerce and industry. CCT is situated in the central area of the Peninsula, and serves the greater Cape Town area, including a large percentage of traditionally disadvantaged areas and townships. The Crawford and City Campuses boast state of the art Open Learning Centers offering the latest in technology. Services include student counseling, career guidance, a library, computer and internet access, printing, faxing and photocopying facilities. The College of Cape Town is committed to serving and educating learners from all communities, offering its learners a holistic learning experience in the vocational discipline of their choice. The College of Cape Town is the oldest Further Education and Training Institution in South Africa with a proud history dating back to the beginning of the 20th century.

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FAST FACTS

About Cape Town ÂÂ Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa. ÂÂ The centre of Cape Town is located at the northern end of the Cape Peninsula. Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to the City Bowl, with its plateau over 1,000m high. Sometimes a thin strip of cloud forms over the mountain, and owing to its appearance, it is known as the “tablecloth”. ÂÂ Dr Christiaan Barnard was a South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world’s first successful human-to-human heart transplant at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. Barnard also performed the first kidney transplant in South Africa in October 1967. ÂÂ The city was recently named as the most entrepreneurial city in South Africa, with the percentage of Capetonians pursuing business opportunities almost three times higher than the national average. Student Life in Cape Town ÂÂ Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch; ÂÂ Rhodes Memorial; ÂÂ Constantia Wine Route; ÂÂ Maynardville Open Air Theatre; ÂÂ South African Rugby Museum; ÂÂ Observatory festival of Arts.

INSTITUTION TYPES > CONTACT LIST - FET COLLEGES

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CONTACT LIST FET COLLEGES COLLEGE NAME

POSTAL ADDRESS

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

TEL, FAX & WEBSITE / EMAIL

Buffalo City FET College

Private Bag X9016 East London 5200

Cnr Lukin Rd & King St, Selborne East London 5201

043 722 5453 (t) 043 743 4254 (f) www.bccollege.co.za

East Cape Midlands FET College

Private Bag x35 Uitenhage 6230

Cnr Cuyler & Durban St Uitenhage 6229

041 995 2000 (t) 041 995 2008 (f) www.emcol.co.za

Ikhala FET College

Private Bag x7110 Queenstown 5320

Robinson c/n Zeiler St Queenstown 5320

047 873 8843 (t)047 873 8844 (f) queenstown@ikhalacollege.org.za

Ingwe FET College

PO Box 92491 Mt Frere 5090

Cancele Rd Mt Frere 5090

039 255 0346 (t) 039 255 0532 (f) sipamla@ingwecollege.org.za

King Hintsa FETCollege

Private Bag x3018 Butterworth 4960

Factory No 1234 Acrytex Building Crane Rd Butterworth 4960

047 401 6400 (t) 047 491 3730 (f) teki@kinghintsafetcollege.org.za

King Sabatha Dalindyebo FET College

Private Bag X5011 Umtata 5099

Engcobo Rd c/n Cicira Eastern Cape

047 5360 923 (t) 047 531 3297 (f) jola@ksdfetcollege.org.za

Lovedale FET College

PO Box 2156 King Williams Town 5600

Amatola Row King Williams Town 5600

043 642 1331 (t) 043 642 1388 (f) snstofile@lovedale.org.za

Port Elizabeth FET College

Private Bag X6040 Port Elizabeth 6000

139 Russell Rd Central Port Elizabeth

041 585 7771 (t) 041 582 2281 (f) pec@rrc.ac.za

Flavius Mareka FET College

Private Bag X2009 Sasolburg 1947

Cnr Hertzog Rd & Fraser St Sasolburg 1947

016 976 0815 (t) 016 976 34 (f) www.flaviusmareka.net

Goldfields FET College

Private Bag X95 Mampoi Welkom 9460

14107 Ndaki Rd Thabong 9463

057 392 1310 (t) 057 392 1082 (f) lmfourie@goldfields-college.edu.za

Maluti FET College

Private Bag X870 Mampoi St Witsieshoek 9870

Mampoi St Phuthaditjhaba Qwaqwa 9866

058 713 3048 (t) 058 713 6492 (f) centraloffice@malutifet.co.za

Motheo FET College

Private Bag X20509 Bloemfontein 9300

Cnr St George & Aliwal Bloemfontein 9300

051 406 9300 (t) 051 406 9340 (f) maboya@motheofet.co.za

Central JHB FET College

Private Bag x2336 Houghton 2041

5 Ubla St Parktown 2041

011 484 1388 (t) 011 642 7358 (f) www.cjc.co.za

Ekurhuleni East FET College

Private Bag X52 Springs 1560

Sam Ngema Rd Kwa-Thema Springs 1560

011 736 4400 (t) 011 736 1489 (f) www.eec.edu.za

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Ekurhuleni West FET College

Private Bag x1030 Germiston 1400

Driendek St c/n Sol Rd Germiston 1400

011 323 1600 (t) 086 323 1601 (f) hellenn@ewc.edu.za

Sedibeng FET College

Private Bag x020 Vereeniging 1930

37 Voortrekker St Vereeniging 1930

016 422 6645 (t) 016 422 6930 (f) abe@sedcol.co.za

South West Gauteng FET College

P/Bag X33 Tshiawelo 1718

Koma c/n Molele Rd 011 984 1260 (t) 011 984 1262 (f) Molapo Section Soweto nkosidl@swgc.co.za

Tshwane North FET College

PO Box 26193 Arcadia 0007

Cnr Potgieter & Pretorius St Pretoria 0001

012 401 1950 (t) 012 323 8683 (f) Info@tnc4fet.co.za

Tshwane South FET College

Private Bag X1018 Lyttelton 0140

Lyttleton Tekbase College St Centurion 0140

012 660 8501 (t) 012 660 8547 (f) cindy.snyman@tsc.edu.za

Western College for FET

Private BagX17 Randfontein 1760

Kiewiet St Helikon Park Randfontein 1760

011 693 3608 (t) 011 412 3047 (f) louis@westcol.co.za

Coastal FET College

P O Box 1795 Amanzimtoti 4125

No 50051 Old main Rd Kwamathutha 4125

031 905 7000 (t) 031 905 3246 (f) www.coastalkzn.co.za

Elangeni FET College

Private Bag X9032 Pinetown 3600

15 Portsmouth Rd Pinetown 3610

031 716 6700 (t) 031 716 6777 (f) www.efet.co.za

Esayidi FET College

Private Bag X713 Port-Shepstone 4240

22 Veronica Gamalakhe Port-Shepstone 4249

039 684 0110 (t) 039 318 1514 (f) www.esayidifet.co.za

Majuba FET College

Private Bag X6602 Newcastle 2940

52 Voortrekker St Newcastle 2940

034 326 4888 (t) 034 326 4855 (f) www.majuba.edu.za

Mnambithi FET College

Private Bag X9903 Ladysmith 3370

77 Murchison St Ladysmith 3370

036 638 3800 (t) 036 631 4146 (f) Chettyd.mnacao@feta.gov.za

Mthashana FET College

PO Box 9424 Vryheid 3100

266 South St Vryheid 3100

034 980 1010 (t) 034 980 1012 (f) mthashana@telkomsa.net

Thekwini FET College

Private Bag X06 Dormerton 4015

262 Daintree Avenue Asherville 4091

031 250 8400 (t) 031 208 3653 (f) www.thekwinicollege.co.za

Umfolozi FET College

Private Bag X5023 Richards Bay 3900

Via Richardia Naboomnek Richardsbay 3900

035 902 9503 (t) 035 789 1811 (f) www.umfolozicollege.co.za

Umgungundlovu FET College

Private Bag X9060 Pietermaritzburg 3200

4 Prince Alfred St Pietermaritzburg

033 341 2100 (t) 033 345 9893 (f) khuzwayo.s@ufetcollege.co.za

Private Bag X9674 Seshego 0742

Cnr Dort & College St Polokwane 0700

015 297 8389 (t) 015 297 5448 (f) kmadzhie@capricorncollege.co.za

Lephalale FET, College Private Bag X210 Lephalale 0555

Cnr Nelson Mandela & Ramatlhodi St Onverwacht 0557

014 763 1014 (t) 014 763 2253 (f) www.lephalalefetcollege.co.za

Letaba FET College

Private Bag X4017 Tzaneen 0850

1 Claude Wheatley St Tzaneen 0850

015 307 5440 (t) 015 307 4493 (f) www.letabafet.co.za

Mopani South East FET College

Private Bag X1024 Phalaborwa 1390

Cnr Combretium & Harlem, Phalaborwa 1390

015 781 5725 (t) 015 781 5346 (f) administration@mopanisefet.co.za

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INSTITUTION TYPES > CONTACT LIST - FET COLLEGES

Sekhukhune FET College

Private Bag X8660 Grobelarsdal0470

Stand no 676 Motetema 0473

013 269 0278 (t) 013 269 0450 (f) www.sekfetcol.org

Vhembe FET College

Private Bag X2136 SIBASA 0970

203 Sibasa Unit A Sibasa 0970

015 516 4773 (t) 015 516 4773 (f) www.vhembefet.co.za

Waterberg FET College

Postnet Suit #59 Private Bag X2449 Makopane 0600

36 Hooge St Mokopane 0600

015 491 8581 (t) 015 4918579 (f) www.waterbergcollege.co.za

Ehlanzeni FET College

Private Bag X11297 Nelspruit 1200

29 Bell St Nelspruit

013 752 7105 (t) 013 752 4902 (f) www.ehlanzenifet.co.za

Gert Sibande FET College

Private Bag x3475 Standerton 2430

18A Piet Retief St Standerton 2430

017 712 9040 (t) 017 712 9058 (f) www.gscollege.co.za

Nkangala FET College

PO Box 2282 Witbank 1035

Cnr Haig & Northey Sts Witbank 1035

013 690 1430 (t) 013 690 1450 (f) qwabe.p@lantic.net

Northern Cape Rural FET College

PO Box 1834 Upington 8800

Steve Naude St Upington

054 331 3836 (t) 054 331 1183 (f) www.ncrfet.edu.za

Northern Cape Urban FET College

Private Bag X5031 Kimberly 8300

Jan Smuts Ave Kimberly

013 690 1430 (t) 013 690 1450 (f) www.ncufetcollege-edu-za.ncc.co.za

Orbit FET College

Private Bag X82096 Rustenburg 300

Bosch c/n Fatima Bhayat St Rustenburg 300

014 592 7014 (t) 014 592 7013 (f) www.orbitcollege.co.za

Taletso FET College

Private Bag x128 Mmabatho 2735

Kgora Building Dr Albet Luthuli Dr Mmbatho 2735

018 384 2346 (t) 018 381 7410 (f) sybilgelderbloem@telkomsa.net

Vuselela FET College

PO Box 10107 Klerksdorp 2570

113 OR Tambo St Klerksdorp 2570

018 462 5821 (t) 018 406 7810 (f) www.vuselelacollege.co.za

Boland FET College

Private Bag 5068, Stellenbosch 7599

85 Bird St Stellenbosch 7600

021 886 7111 (t) 021 886 8182 (f) www.bolandcollege.com

College of CapeTown

PO Box 1054 Cape Town 8000

334 Albert Rd Salt River CapeTown 7925

021 404 6700 (t) 021 404 6709 (f) www.cct.edu.za

False Bay FET College

Private Bag X25 Tokai 7966

Westlake Dr Westlake 7966

021 701 1919 (t) 021 701 2693 (f) www.falsebaycollege.co.za

Northlink FET College

Private Bag X1 Panorama 7506

Detijger Office Park Unit 1, Cnr Haneslow & McTier St, Parow

021 970 9064 (t) 021 930 5729 (f) www.northlink.co.za

South Cape FET College

P O Box 10400 George 6530

Tommy Joubert Build044 884 0359 (t) 044 884 0361 (f) ing (South), Cnr Courte- www.sccollege.co.za nay & Cradock Streets George 6529

West Coast FET College Office

PO Box 935 Malmesbury 7300

Rainier c/n Kerk Street Clicks Building Voortrekker Rd Malmesbury 7300

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ADVICE > THINGS I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME IN MY FIRST YEAR!

Things I wish someone had told me in my First Year! Bright-eyed and bushy tailed; I walked onto campus! Books piled into my shiny new satchel; I was wearing spanking-new jeans, clean All Stars and a pencil bag with every colour highlighter you could imagine. I was ready to take on the world one faculty at a time. Ambition was my name and a BA in Journalism was my game. They gave me lists of books, classes, lecturers, maps... and a student card (with a dorky picture of me on it). But what they didn’t give me was everything I learnt and earned in my first year. 1.

Smile on your student card photo – you don’t want to look like a felon for the next 4 years.

11. Don’t let the lecturers scare you

a) You WILL find a job with your degree; b) They are not monsters; c) They really want you to pass.

Buy a pair of takkies or flip flops for those flights of stairs.

You won’t make friends on your first day; you will be too worried about finding your lecture venues.

12. Join a society – you’ll meet

Coffee is a prerequisite and it’s cheap.

13. Your education is yours and yours

Buy your textbooks second hand because it’s economical.

14. Love what you do, if you don’t

Wear comfortable clothes – no one on campus cares what you look like.

Remember you are only a number to the lecturer unless you decide to stand out.

Never eat the R5 Spring-rolls – they always pay a second visit.

Campus is always 3 degrees hotter/colder than anywhere else.

10. You are not considered “uncool”

if you ask a) Where anything is; b) The time; c) For a cigarette. Article submitted by: Kelly Ansara

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people and get involved in something you love. alone. then no one else will. 15. Most of all, you will grow in so

many other ways over the next few years other than just your degree.

ADVICE > LONG HOURS ADD UP TO PERFECT 100% FOR MATHS

Long hours add up to perfect 100% for maths Patrick Maloma walked 15km to and from school every day - and his long trek seems to have paid off. The 17-year-old matriculant from Ponelopele Oracle Secondary School in Midrand not only bagged six distinctions but scored 100% in physical science and mathematics. “When I walked, I walked alone and I’d conceptualise and think about problems. For instance, if we’d been given a maths problem that day, I’d think about how to solve it,” Maloma told the Sunday Times this week. Maloma is one of 13 pupils in Gauteng who scored 100% in physical science and one of 20 with full marks in mathematics.

Maloma said his secret to success was hard work and perseverance. “You have to befriend your books. My family even said they missed me because I locked myself in my room with my books.” Maloma expected to achieve six distinctions, but did not anticipate earning full marks

in the two subjects in which black pupils historically underperform. “There’s a misconception that only white kids can do maths and science. There should be more incentive and exposure in township schools,” he said. Maloma’s classmate at Ponelopele Oracle, Chris Baloyi, agreed. He, too, achieved full marks in mathematics, but just missed out in physical science by scoring 99%. “We do not have enough ambassadors to convey the message to township schools,” he said. Baloyi, who lives with his unemployed mother, said it took hard work to achieve his four distinctions, with 14hour study days.

tinctions - including full marks in physical science to consistency throughout the year. “I persevered. I didn’t let the strike take responsibility for my education because I realised that education is the key to success,” he said. All three are headed for the University of the Witwatersrand, Modisha to study chemical engineering and his friends to take up actuarial science. “We’ve eliminated the stigma attached to these subjects. If white people can do it ... pupils in township schools must just work hard. Maths is the core to every field,” said Modisha. Article supplied by Sunday Times. Written by Karen van Rooyen.

“I have very good friends but (they are) competitive, I must say. So the thought of relaxing didn’t come to my mind because I knew they were sweating where they were,” said the 18-year-old. Those friends include Maloma and another member of the “Tripartite Association”, 18-year-old Samuel Modisha, who attributed his five dis-

THREE MATHSKETEERS: (From right) Samuel Modisha has five distinctions. Patrick Maloma achieved six, and Chris Baloyi four. Picture: JAMES OATWAY

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What’s the Big issue? Many people ask just what exactly is The Big Issue? Yes, it’s people on street corners selling a magazine. Yes, it’s people proud to be working rather then begging. But

is that it?

Actually, no.

The Big Issue is all of this — and a lot more. The Big Issue works to put people to work.

The Big Facts The Big Issue is a non-profit, nongovernmental organisation (NGO) that publishes a general interest magazine every 21 days. The Big Issue is also a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) The Big Issue is a job-creation programme that has organised a vendor sales operation consisting of unemployed, homeless and socially excluded adults. This initiative is backed-up by a social development programme that provides vendor support, including vocational, life and business skills training and guidance counselling.

Behind The Big Issue The Social Development Department is the core of The Big Issue operation, providing guidance counseling and social support services to vendors and their families.

street and resupplies them when necessary. The Big Issue’s income from selling the magazine is used to cover the cost of the paper and partly goes toward the editorial, production and distribution overheads. The Big Issue relies on funding from national and international donors to cover most operating costs.

The Social Development Department also provides vendors with life and job skills training, access to creche facilities for their children — free of charge — and ongoing health check ups The Big Issue is a Public Benefit through partnerships with Organisation (PBO) in terms of other NGOs. Section 30 of the Income Tax Act.

The Distribution Department All donations to The Big Issue ensures that the vendors will be tax deductible in terms of understand the business side Section 18(a) of the Act. of selling: the vendor buys each Critical to its job creation function is copy for R9 — 50% of the cover The Big Issue philosophy that actively price — and then sells it for R18. encourages and equips vendors to Distribution keeps the vendors supplied The Big Issue South Africa is a member “move on” from the project and into with magazines through the three Big of the International Network of Street mainstream society. Issue depots — Woodstock, Wynberg Papers (INSP) which unites over 100 street papers sold by people across 40 and Bellville — and through the mobile countries. For additional information visit distribution van that visits vendors on the www.street-papers.org ADVICE ISSUE 2 > 2011 SETA

SETA > MAIN FUNCTIONS

WHAT IS A SETA? “SETA” stands for Sector Education and Training Authority and is an initiative of the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS). SETAs are concerned with education and training to increase the skills of people in their sector through learnerships, internships, learning programme type matrix and unit based skills programmes. SETAs have been established to manage the many skills development needs. Each SETA coordinates skills development in its particular sector. For example, there is a SETA that deals with the banking sector: another is concerned with skills development in the information technology sector; another is responsible for the manufacturing sector and there is a SETA for agriculture. The SETAs cover both the public and private sectors.

MAIN FUNCTIONS As SETAs are primarily responsible and accountable for sector education and training, the core functions of a SETA includes skills development planning and implementation, promoting learnerships, and the accreditation of providers to offer quality education and training for a particular sector. (Source: www.wrseta.org.za/www.careerplanet.co.za)

What is the role of a SETA? The functions and responsibilities of SETAs are to: ÂÂ Develop a sector skills plan; ÂÂ Implement the sector skills plan; ÂÂ Develop and administer learnerships; ÂÂ Support the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF); ÂÂ Accredit education and training providers; ÂÂ Monitor provision to ensure that programmes are being followed; ÂÂ Register Assessors; ÂÂ Collaborate with other Education and Training Quality Assurers (ETQA); ÂÂ Report to the South African Qualifications Authority on how they fulfil the ETQA role;

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SETAs > CONTACT DETAILS

SETAs CONTACT DETAILS AGRISETA Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (012) 325 1655/24/43 Fax: (012) 325 1677 Email: info@agriseta.co.za www.agriseta.co.za

BANKSETA Banking Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 805 9661 Fax: (011) 805 8348 Email: sandrad@bankseta.org.za www.bankseta.org.za

CETA Construction Education and Training Authority

Tel: 011) 265 5900 Fax: (011) 265 5924/5 Email: reception@ceta.co.za www.ceta.org.za

CHIETA Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 726 4026 Fax: (011) 726 7777 Email: frichard@chieta.org.za www.chieta.org.za

CTFL Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (031) 702 4482/3/4 Fax: (031) 702 4113 Email: info@ctflseta.org.za www.ctflseta.org.za

ESETA Energy Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 689 5300 Fax: (011) 689 5343/5342 Email: reception@eseta.org.za www.eseta.org.za

ETDP Education Training and Development Practices

Tel: (011) 628 5000 Fax: (011) 482 6419 Email: enquiries@etdpseta.org.za www.etdpseta.org.za

FASSET Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 476 8570 Fax: (011) 476 5756 Email: fasset@fasset.org.za www.fasset.org.za

FIETA Forest Industries Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 712 0600 Fax: (011) 339 1166 Email: mail@fieta.org.za www.fieta.org.za

FOODBEV Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 253 7300 Fax: (011) 253 7333 Email: info@foodbev.co.za www.foodbev.co.za

HWSETA Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 607 6900 Fax: (011) 616 8939 Email: hwseta@hwseta.org.za www.hwseta.org.za

INSETA Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 544 2000 Fax: (011) 484 0862 Email: laureld@inseta.org.za www.inseta.org.za

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SETAs > CONTACT DETAILS

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ISETT Information Systems, Electronics and Telecommunication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 805 5115 Fax: (011) 805 6833 Email: oupa.mopaki@isett.org.za www.isett.org.za

LGSETA Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 456 8579/456-8562 Fax: (011) 450 4948 Email: sidwellm@lgseta.co.za www.lgseta.co.za

MAPPP SETA Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing and Packaging Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (021) 910 3001/ (011) 234 2311 Fax: (021) 910 3080/ (011) 234 2350 Email: sekgana@mappp-seta.co.za www.mappp-seta.co.za

MERSETA Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 544 1316 Fax: (011) 484 8620 Email: info@merseta.org.za www.merseta.org.za

MQA Mining Qualifications Authority

Tel: (011) 630 3500 Fax: (011) 832 1027 Email: info@mqa.org.za www.mqa.org.za

PAB Professional Accreditation Body

Tel: (012) 665 5227 Fax: (012) 665 1667 www.pab.org.za

PSETA Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (012) 314 7490 Fax: 086 618 8844 Email: chauker@pseta.gov.za www.dpsa.gov.za

SAS SETA Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: 086 110 2477 / (011) 347 0200 Fax: (011) 805 6630 Email: aadriaanse@sasseta.org.za www.sasseta.org.za

SERVICES SETA Services Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 715 1801 Fax: (011) 715 1819 Email: bonitab@serviceseta.org.za www.serviceseta.org.za

TETA Transport Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 781 1280 Fax: (011) 781 0200 / 886 2502 Email: info@teta.org.za www.teta.org.za

THETA Tourism Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority

Tel: (011) 803 6010 Fax: (011) 803 6702 Email: theta@theta.org.za www.theta.org.za

W&RSETA Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority

Tel: (0860 270 027 / (012) 676 9000 Fax: (012) 665 2559 Email: wrseta@wrseta.org.za www.wrseta.org.za

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QUALIFICATION TYPE > CERTIFICATES

WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE?

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This is an entry-level higher education qualification. The qualification is primarily vocational, or industry oriented. The qualification also serves to provide students with the basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and practical techniques for further higher education studies in their chosen field of study. The knowledge emphasises general principles and application. This qualification signifies that the student has attained a basic level of higher education knowledge and competence in a particular field or occupation and is capable of applying such knowledge and competence in an occupation or role in the workplace. (Source: DOE- Higher Education Qualifications Framework)

duration Certificate may have duration of 1 to 2 years and the National Certificate Vocational may have a duration of 3 years which is a practical alternative to the National Senior Certificate.

Examples Certificates are specified in various fields and level of studies and can be obtained as both an under- or postgraduate qualification.

Examples include: ÂÂ National Certificate Vocational (Grade 10, 11, 12) ÂÂ National Certificate ÂÂ National Higher Certificate ÂÂ Advanced Certificate ÂÂ Postgraduate Certificate

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This qualification is primarily professional, vocational or industry specific. The knowledge emphasises general principles and application. The purpose of the Diploma is to develop graduates who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in a particular field. Typically they will have gained experience in applying such knowledge and skills in a workplace context. A depth and specialisation of knowledge, together with practical skills and experience in the workplace, enable successful students to enter a number of career paths and to apply their learning to particular employment contexts from the outset. (Source: DOE- Higher Education Qualifications Framework)

duration The duration of a diploma is normally 3 years of full time study or through distance learning.

Examples Examples include: ÂÂ National Diploma in Office Management and Technology ÂÂ National Diploma in Fine Art ÂÂ National Diploma in Photography ÂÂ National Diploma in Tourism Management

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QUALIFICATION TYPE > LEARNERSHIPS

SO YOU NEED TO WORK AND STUDY?

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APPLY FOR A LEARNERSHIP A learnership is a vocational education and training programme to facilitate the linkage between structured learning and work experience in order to obtain a registered qualification. It combines theory and workplace practice into a qualification that is registered on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework) (Source: www.skillsportal.co.za/learnerships)

A person who successfully completes a learnership will have a qualification that signals occupational competence and which is recognised throughout the country. Learnerships are offered by corporations such as Standard Bank. (Source: South African Qualifications Authority)

DURATION Learnerships have a flexible duration and may vary from company to company. Learnerships can take as long as couple of weeks to more than one year.

EXAMPLES Learnerships are offered by many companies to improve skills through formal training and learning. These companies include: ÂÂ Edutel ÂÂ Standard Bank ÂÂ Liberty Life ÂÂ FNB ÂÂ Bankseta PAGE 27

QUALIFICATION TYPE > LEARNERSHIPS

Finding the talented people we need and addressing the long-standing skills shortage in the financial services industry in South Africa is the aim of the Banking Skills Academy (BSA) which was created by the PBB Learning and Development within Standard Bank in 2008. The BSA is a virtual academy which will, in time, host a number of Standard Bank specific learnership programmes aimed at unemployed youth.

STANDARD BANK BANKING SKILLS ACADEMY

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME The skills development opportunity, in the form of the BSA, is a 12-month national learnership programme for unemployed matriculants and graduates, under the age of 30 years. It is an integrated training programme to help inexperienced job seekers to start a career in the financial services industry. It consists of e-learning modules, self study assignments and facilitator led training sessions on topics like: ÂÂ Banking Fundamentals; ÂÂ Communication Skills; ÂÂ Numeracy and Literacy; ÂÂ The financial services regulatory landscape; ÂÂ Personal effectiveness; ÂÂ Basic credit and investment principles: ÂÂ Customer service skills: and ÂÂ Banking roles (referred to as role-based curricula, e.g. Tellers Enquiries, Cash Centre, etc) Besides training, learners are also exposed to real life working environments with the purpose to apply their learning in a workplace setting (like the branch) with the guidance of a workplace coach. Learners are also required to complete workplace assignments and assessments to prove that learning has taken place. At the end of the learnership, that’s in month 13, the hard work and effort of competent learners are celebrated at a graduation ceremony where learners are awarded a National Certificate in Banking. This means that when the 12 month contractual obligation expires with the bank, the learners can seek employment with any employers in the economy. Intake of new learners occurs at certain intervals during the year and does not necessarily happen at the beginning of each year. Invites to join the learnership are posted with recruitment agencies and advertisements in local newspapers. For more information on the Banking Skills Academy learnership, please mail us Bankingskillsacademy@standardbank.co.za.

QUALIFICATION TYPE > BACHELORS DEGREE

WHAT IS A BACHELORS DEGREE?

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This qualification has as the primary purpose of providing a well-rounded, broad education that equips graduates with the knowledge base, theory and methodology of disciplines, and enables them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic or professional context. Principles and theory are emphasised as a basis for entry into the labour market, professional training, postgraduate studies, or professional practice in a wide range of careers. (Source: Department Of Education - Higher Education Qualifications Framework)

DURATION Bachelor’s degrees normally have a duration of 3 years, in some instances it is offered over a 4 year period. These degrees include a Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Engineering.

EXAMPLES Bachelor’s Degree (designators*) are spesific areas of study, disciplines or professions.

Examples include: ÂÂ Bachelor of Arts (BA) ÂÂ Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) ÂÂ Bachelor of Science (BSc) ÂÂ Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) ÂÂ Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) ÂÂ Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) ÂÂ Bachelor of Agriculture (BAgri) ÂÂ Bachelor of Law (LLB) ÂÂ Bachelor of Education (BEd) ÂÂ Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) ÂÂ Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) ÂÂ Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

*Designators* are the title awarded for a spesific degree, e.g. Bachelor of Arts is known as BA. ISSUE 2 > 2011 QUALIFICATION TYPES

TOP EXAM STUDYING TIPS

TOP EXAM STUDYING TIPS The following studying tips have been proven successful for studying and exam preparation! All the tips have been used by students and learners and helped them prepare for test and exams!

YOUR STUDY SPACE

ÂÂ Your study space should be as quiet and comfortable as possible. Avoid studying in noisy places such as cafeterias, during breaks or on the bus/taxi. ÂÂ When studying, have a dustbin ready for any waste/junk that could be cluttering your space! ÂÂ Make sure you have a place for everything (your notes, files and stationery), and make sure you keep it there! ÂÂ Make sure that you have everything you need for studying before you start – don’t waste valuable time looking for notes or books that you don’t have – make sure that you use tip 3 and keep them all in a specific place!

CREATING STUDY HABITS ÂÂ Prioritize! Make a list of what you want to study, when you want to study it and stick to your list! ÂÂ Don’t study right after a meal, wait 30 to 90 minutes! ÂÂ Never study 30 minutes before going to sleep, give yourself at least an hour to relax and ‘switch off’ after studying, this gives your brain a better chance to remember all the work, and ensures that you fall asleep! ÂÂ Try not to study for more than 30 to 45 minutes at a time. Many students retain more by studying for short periods with breaks in between. It all depends on what you’re trying to study, but generally, after a period of study, take a break. ÂÂ Take regular 15 minute study breaks (after every 30 to 45 minutes) away from your desk or wherever you are studying. Use the break to think about something else or take a short walk outside and get some fresh air so that you can start your next section of studying with a clear mind! ÂÂ Make sure you drink plenty of water and have a healthy breakfast every day, try to avoid eating sugary foods and drinking soft drinks – give your brain the energy it needs to sustain you by eating fruit, drinking fruit juice and eating balanced meals! ÂÂ Sleep is important, so make sure you recharge your brain by getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night! continued on page 32

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IN THE CLASSROOM ÂÂ Classroom distractions are detrimental to your success at school. In order to avoid these sit near the front of the classroom. There are less distractions and you are less likely to miss something that your teacher says is important. ÂÂ Listen carefully and think! Write down as much as you can in your own words, think about what the teachers is saying so that you can summarise your notes effectively at home. Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher to explain something again so that you understand it! ÂÂ Review your work daily and summarise your notes. This ensures that you do not have to worry about summarising pages and pages of work just before your test or exams! ÂÂ Pay attention to the subject outline or syllabus. All the important study areas are highlighted here for your exams. If you haven’t received one, ask your teacher for it! If there is something that you don’t understand, ask your teacher. Remember, this is vital in ensuring you cover all study areas for the subject! ÂÂ Make sure that you always do your homework. This ensures that you never fall behind with your work load and you will have sufficient time to study!

SUMMARISING YOUR NOTES Everyone has a different way of learning or studying. Make sure that you try all the different styles or techniques deciding which style suites you best! Some people prefer making mind maps, highlighting their notes, make lists or summarizing their work and studying their own notes – find the style that works for you and stick to it!

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN These study tips greatly depend on one thing – your willingness to WANT to improve and do well in your exams and at school. If you won’t make the time to study and give it as much of your time and efforts as possible, no tips or study suggestions will help you! You are the only person who is responsible for your success or failure - you are the one who is responsible for your education and future!

Most importantly – it is up to you and you alone!!! ISSUE 2 > 2011 TOP EXAM STUDYING TIPS

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CHOOSING THE BEST CAREER FOR ME (I WANNA BE...) For some choosing a career comes as naturally as breathing. While others, like myself, found it quite frustrating. I am here to tell you that it needn’t be! Choosing a career can be as fulfilling as the career itself! The first and most critical part of this journey is the process of self assessment. This helps you identify your strengths, weaknesses, talents, passion, personality and interests. You will have to ask yourself questions such as: what am I passionate about? What subjects am I good at without putting in too much effort? What are my talents? What do I enjoy doing after school? Look at how other people recognize you. Are you seen as an honest, caring and friendly person? Be careful not to focus on the negatives here. Do people tell you that you are good at science and therefore you would make an extraordinary scientist? The next step is to look at who your role models are (the people you aspire to become like). So, if you hope to become a bank manager one day, approach your local bank manager and ask him/her politely about their job. Ask them questions about what they studied or how they got to where they are now? What are the pros and cons of their job? Most people are willing to share information about their job, especially if you are an admirer of the work that they are doing! Visualise yourself in five years time as a pilot, musician, teacher or astronaut, preacher, etc. – any position that may interest you! Do you see yourself fulfilled or unhappy? The way in which you see yourself in your vision could help you decide whether or not you should pursue the proposed career!

Familiarise yourself with your surroundings. This will enable you to recognise the opportunities available to you. How can you use your strengths and talents to take advantage of these opportunities? What fields or industries are experiencing a shortage of skills? Remember, you don’t always have to look for employment, you can create employment. Be an entrepreneur! You should also visit public libraries where you can read more about and discover the many different careers world wide. There are various career guides and books that have helpful information about job descriptions, job responsibilities and duties and selected organisations that you may like to work for. My last piece of advice for you is to search your heart. Deep down only you know what it is that you really want to study. When you have discovered what is in your heart, follow it until it becomes a reality.

Don’t let anyone discourage you. You can be anyone you want to be. After all, you are the architect of your life.

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FACULTY TYPE > ARTS

FACULTY OF ARTS Arts, better known as humanities, comprises of academic disciplines concerned with the study of social life of human groups and individuals such as geography, sociology and economics. Art is a creative discipline that involves various aspects of entertainment and recreation such as drama that appeals to the senses and emotions of humans.

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Possible Careers ÂÂ Actor ÂÂ Researcher ÂÂ Geographer ÂÂ Film Producer

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FACULTY TYPE > ECONOMIC & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Management Science is concerned with developing and applying models and concepts that may prove useful in helping to illuminate management issues and solve managerial problems by means of human capital, financial and technological resources. Thus Economic and Management Science refers to understanding, analyzing, and researching information in order to improve the rules, practices and personnel that govern our country.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ Bachelors in Public Management (Economic Management) ÂÂ Bachelors in Public Management (Human Resource Management) ÂÂ BCom in Accounting ÂÂ BCom in Actuarial Science ÂÂ BCom in Investment Management and Banking ÂÂ BCom in Economics ÂÂ BCom in Financial Management ÂÂ BCom in Information Technology ÂÂ BCom in Marketing ÂÂ BCom in Risk Management ÂÂ BCom in Statistics

Possible Careers ÂÂ Chartered Accountant ÂÂ Financial Manager ÂÂ Human Resource Manager ÂÂ Auditor ÂÂ Economist ÂÂ Marketing Manager

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FACULTY TYPE > EDUCATION

FACULTY OF EDUCATION Education encompasses both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus focuses on the cultivation of skills, trades or professions, as well as mental, moral and aesthetic development. Careers include high school educators, university lecturers, special needs educators and much more.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ Certificate in Education, Training and Development ÂÂ Further Education and Training Certificate in Early Childhood Development ÂÂ National Certificate Vocational in Education and Training ÂÂ National Diploma in Childhood Development ÂÂ University Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) ÂÂ Bachelors in Education (BEd) ÂÂ BEd in General Education (Foundation Phase) ÂÂ BEd in General Education (Intermediate Phase) ÂÂ BEd in General Education (Senior Phase) ÂÂ BEd in Natural Sciences

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Possible Careers ÂÂ Teacher ÂÂ Lecturer ÂÂ Principal or Chancellor ÂÂ Education Facilitator ÂÂ Curriculum Adviser ÂÂ District Official

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TEACHING PROGRAMMES Do you want to become a teacher? Your future is with UJ Faculty of Education We offer the following BEd programmes: • BEd Foundation Phase (Grade R – 3) on the Soweto Campus • BEd Senior Phase (Grade 7 – 9) on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus • BEd Further Education and Training (School Phase) (Grade 10 – 12) on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Need more information? We invite you to the UJ Open Day on 14 May 2011 or go to the website www.uj.ac.za/edu Faculty of Education Caring, Dynamic, Engaged

Duration: Minimum of four years full time Bursaries contact person: Minette Botha, Tel: 011 559 5107, Email: minetteb@uj.ac.za How to apply: Contact the Student Enrolment Centre before 30 October 2011 at 011 559 4555 or email them: myfuture@uj.ac.za

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FACULTY TYPE > ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems. Most simply put, engineering is the innovation and practice of creating better and cheaper means of utilising natural resources of energy and materials.

ENGINEERS AIM TO WOO MORE STUDENTS The Engineering Council of SA plans to advance engineering as a profession with a new campaign, it said on Tuesday. “Our effectiveness in creating a better pipeline of engineering skills lies in consolidating current efforts aimed at growing the profession,” said corporate head Nozizwe Chinkanda. The campaign called Engenius was aimed at consolidating efforts by centralising national programmes and initiatives. Chikanda said this would make a big difference in dealing with the shortage of engineering skills. Currently, one engineer services over 3 000 people in South Africa, compared to Brazil’s 227 and Malaysia’s 543 per engineer. “This abnormal ratio is one of the factors which affect the development and maintenance of the country’s infrastructure. However, ECSA believes that creating a bigger pool of engineering professionals will reverse such challenges,” she said.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ National Certificate Vocational in Electrical ÂÂ National Certificate Vocational in Engineering ÂÂ National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering ÂÂ National Diploma in Mine Engineering ÂÂ BTech in Electrical Engineering ÂÂ BEng in Aeronautical Engineering ÂÂ BEng in Mechatronics ÂÂ BEng in Chemical Engineering ÂÂ BEngSc in Biomedical Engineering ÂÂ BSc in Chemical Engineering

Possible Careers ÂÂ Electrician ÂÂ Civil Engineer ÂÂ Chemical Engineer ÂÂ Mechanical Engineer ÂÂ Mine Engineer ÂÂ Biomedical Engineer ÂÂ Computer Engineer ÂÂ Operations Manager

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SA’S CRYING FOR ARTISANS

SA’s crying for artisans There’s a crucial shortage of certain skills in South Africa that’s holding back the economy and affecting the ability of municipalities to efficiently provide the services they’re supposed to provide. It isn’t a shortage of teachers, doctors or engineers – the critical problem lies with artisans. And the problem isn’t likely to be alleviated soon. To make matters worse some of the best have left SA for better prospects overseas. Government officials, education planners and business leaders are hoping the shortage, and the difficulty of being accepted at universities for academic courses, will lure thousands of school-leavers into technical training. There’s a desperate need for plumbers, electricians, motor mechanics, fitters and turners, carpenters, boilermakers, welders and many others, minister of higher education Blade Nzimande says. Estimates of the shortage vary from 50 000 to 80 000. ‘‘South Africa has had to look for artisans in countries such as India to bring their skills here,’’ says Judy Rossouw, MD of personnel agency Kelly Industrial in Midrand. ‘‘Everyone wants to be a lawyer or an accountant, although we don’t need them all. Today’s young people don’t want to get their hands dirty. But good artisans can almost choose where they want to work.’’

‘‘If you’re a qualified artisan you can get a job virtually anywhere,’’ says Paul van Deventer, managing director of Sol-Tech, which trains artisans in Pretoria. Calima van Ellinckhuijzen of the Northlink College group in Cape Town says many young people and their parents aren’t aware there are artisan career opportunities for which they don’t have to go the university route. REFERENCE ARTICLE: Article supplied by YOU Magazine. Written by Richard van Rensburg ISSUE 2 > 2011 SA’S CRYING FOR ARTISANS

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FACULTY TYPE > HEALTH SCIENCES

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Health science is the applied science dealing with health, and it includes many sub disciplines. There are two approaches to health science: the study and research of the human body and health-related issues to understand how humans (and animals) function, and the application of that knowledge to improve health and to prevent and cure diseases. Possible career opportunities within the health science field are Nutritionists, Neurologists, General Practitioners, Dentists, etc.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ National Certificate in Dental Assisting ÂÂ National Diploma in Radiography ÂÂ BTech in Biomedical Technology ÂÂ BTech in Radiography (Diagnostics) ÂÂ Bachelors in Medical Science ÂÂ Bachelors in Optometry ÂÂ Bachelors in Pharmacy ÂÂ BCur in Nursing ÂÂ BSc in Dietetics ÂÂ BSc in Physiotherapy

Possible Careers ÂÂ General Practitioner ÂÂ Dentist ÂÂ Neurologist ÂÂ Nutritionist ÂÂ Dietician ÂÂ Physiotherapist ÂÂ Radiologist ÂÂ Anaesthetist ÂÂ Surgeon ÂÂ Pathologist

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FACULTY TYPE > INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Information technology (IT) is “the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of infotech”. Information technology is a general term that describes any technology that helps to produce, manipulate, store, communicate, and/ or disseminate information. Communication is a process of transferring information from one entity to another. Communication processes are sign-mediated interactions between at least two agents which share a repertoire of signs and semiotic rules.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ National Diploma in Computer Studies ÂÂ National Diploma in Information Technology (Communication Networks) ÂÂ National Diploma in Information Technology (Multimedia) ÂÂ National Diploma in Information Technology (Software Development) ÂÂ National Diploma in Information Technology (Web and Application Development) ÂÂ BTech in Business Information Systems ÂÂ BTech in Computer Studies ÂÂ BTech in Information Technology (Business Application) ÂÂ BTech in Information Technology (Intelligent Industrial Systems)

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TOP 10 IT SKILLS FOR 2011

Top 10 IT Skills for 2011 Finding employees with the right skills has become a major issue for employers in South Africa. Madelise Grobler, MD of Bytes People Solutions, a company in the Bytes Technology Group, identifies the top 10 IT skills that will be in demand in the New Year.

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In the economic climate of the last two years, many organisations stopped spending on new technology. To add to this, many skilled people moved into different roles in the same organisation as an outcome of restructuring, resulting in role and job confusion. Now, many new technology products are becoming available once again and it’s clear that the skills gap will become increasingly wide. Here are some of the predictions of where the most pressing needs will lie:

1. Windows 7

2. Office 2010 The same applies to Microsoft Office 2010. The Office applications and productivity applications in particular, will come under the spotlight as organisations migrate users to Office 2010. There is likely to be a strong focus on enabling people to use these applications more efficiently. At present, many users leverage about 10% of the capabilities of the applications on their desktops. If we really want to embrace the benefits of technology, productivity interventions across the entire enterprise will serve to make users more productive.

3. SharePoint SharePoint IT professionals who are able to administer the software will be in increasingly great demand as he business collaboration platform takes off in the local market. There will also be strong demand for SharePoint developers with the required. Net development skills. In tandem with SharePoint skills, we are likely to see a spike in the ISSUE 2 > 2011 TOP 10 IT SKILLS FOR 2010

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Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system is becoming popular with enterprise customers and it’s likely that the migration from XP to Windows 7 will pick up speed over the next few years, particularly as support for XP comes to an end in 2014. Research firm Gartner predicts that the demand for IT pros with Windows 7 migration skills will go through the roof.

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demand for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 data platform developers as this supports the advanced functionality of SharePoint, with the two products working together to enhance business intelligence across organisations.

4. Virtualisation The virtualisation industry is constantly evolving as the business impact of virtualisation becomes clearer. Vendors such as VMware, Citrix and Microsoft are making it possible for companies to improve the efficiency and availability of IT resources and applications through virtualisation. This is an interesting space to watch because of the dynamics between these three vendors. There is no doubt that the demand for skills in this arena will grow exponentially.

5. SaaS Software as a service (SaaS), which refers to the applications that users access over the Web and which reside on physical servers hosted by the software vendors or a third party, not servers owned and cared for by an in-house IT department. The rise of SaaS is forcing many IT professionals across the world to re-evaluate the skills sets and the value they bring to their organisations. It’s not yet certain how big the demand for SaaS skills will be in South Africa, but it’s already in huge demand as a technology offering.

6. Cloud computing The buzz phrase of the moment, cloud computing provides what IT always needs: a way to increase capacity or add capabilities without investing in new infrastructure, training new people or licensing new software. Cloud computing encompasses any subscription-based or pay-per-use service that, in real time over the internet, extends IT’s existing capabilities. Like SaaS, it’s still at an early stage but the demand for skills is emerging.

7. Web security IT staff with security skills is in short supply. There is sure to be an increasing demand for security specialists, especially Web security, given the massive increase in the number of Web-based application users.

8. Business process analysis and improvement There is likely to be an increased in demand for people in the business process segment. Generic business process understanding is low and it’s becoming increasingly important, particularly as business seeks to optimise the supply chain. Included here are process improvement, workflow and rules engines - commonly called “what if” tools and techniques.

9. Project management Skills in IT project management and project management including IT are both in demand. The latter is even more critical, as it implies the understanding of business on a broader scale. The fact is that IT still functions in isolation and there will be an even greater drive to integrate technologies in order to optomise business. Just about every organisation has bought various IT systems over the years which do not talk to one another. Integration skills will be key.

10. Silverlight Silverlight and WPF skills are going to be in great demand as the Web application framework becomes ubiquitous. It intergrates multimedia, computer graphics, animation and interactivity into a single runtime environment. It also supports both Windows and Mac operating systems, making it increasingly popular.

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FACULTY TYPE > LAW

FACULTY OF LAW Legal education is the education of individuals who intend to become legal professionals or those who simply intend to use their law degree to some end, either related to law (such as politics or academic) or business.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ National N Diploma in Legal Secretary ÂÂ BTech in Correctional Service Management ÂÂ BA in Law ÂÂ BAccLLB ÂÂ BBusSc in Law ÂÂ BCom in Law ÂÂ Blur with Financial Planning ÂÂ LLB (2 years) ÂÂ LLB (3 years) ÂÂ LLB (4 years)

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ÂÂ Advocate ÂÂ Legal Advisor ÂÂ Attorney ÂÂ Civil Servant ÂÂ Judge ÂÂ Legal Secretary

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FACULTY TYPE > NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

FACULTY OF NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that applies exact, natural, and economic and social sciences in the practice and understanding of agriculture. Graduates from the Faculty of AgriSciences, whether focussed on plants or animals, are able to make a selection from a variety of careers in production, conservation, processing and marketing.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ BSc in Botany ÂÂ BSc in Zoology ÂÂ BSc in Human Biology ÂÂ BSc in Microbiology ÂÂ BSc in Biochemistry ÂÂ BSc in Human Molecular Biology ÂÂ BSc in Genetics ÂÂ BSc in Investment Science ÂÂ BSc in Physics ÂÂ BSc in Chemistry ÂÂ BSc in Astrophysics ÂÂ BSc in Geology ÂÂ BSc in Geographic Information Systems ÂÂ BSc in Mathematical Information Technology ÂÂ BSc in Industrial and Mining ÂÂ BSc in General Consumer Science ÂÂ BSc in Food Consumer Science

Possible Careers ÂÂ Agricultural Biotechnologist ÂÂ Conservation Geneticist ÂÂ Fermentation Scientist

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FACULTY TYPE > SPORT, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

FACULTY OF SPORT, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY Sport is an activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively. Hospitality refers to the relationship process between a guest and a host, and it also refers to the act or practice of being hospitable, that is, the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, with liberality and goodwill. Hospitality frequently refers to the hospitality industry jobs for hotels, restaurants, casinos, catering, resorts, clubs and any other service position that deals with tourists. Tourism is travel for recreational or leisure purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who “travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited”. Thus the faculty of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality refers to the science of tourism and tourism management (hospitality) as well as sport. For more info visit SA's leading studying website

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ National Certificate Vocational in Tourism ÂÂ National Certificate Vocational in Hospitality ÂÂ National Certificate in Hospitality and Catering ÂÂ National Certificate in Tourism ÂÂ National Certificate in Sport and Marketing ÂÂ National N Diploma in Tourism ÂÂ National N Diploma in Hospitality and Catering ÂÂ National Diploma in Tourism Management

Possible Careers ÂÂ Travel agent ÂÂ Information and reservation consultant ÂÂ Hotel manager ÂÂ Sport psychologist ÂÂ Personal trainer

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FACULTY TYPE > THEOLOGY

FACULTY OF THEOLOGY

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Theology is the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth. In other words theology looks at why we have religions and the different types of religion that we find in the world at what they each believe in. Careers in Theology are directed at the religious field and opens up the doors of opportunity for those interested in leading a spiritual life in both personal and work environments. There are careers in both the study of theology and in the service of a religion or faith; this is usually referred to as a ‘calling’ because the spiritual desire to serve a religion should be more important than the financial reward or salary.

Undergraduate Programmes ÂÂ Diploma in Theology ÂÂ Bachelors in Theology ÂÂ Bachelors in Theology (Pastoral Counselling) ÂÂ Bachelors in Theology (Urban Ministry) ÂÂ BA in Theology

Possible Careers ÂÂ Minister ÂÂ Counsellor ÂÂ Teacher

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FINANCIAL ADVICE > THE LOWDOWN ON CREDIT

The lowdown on credit Time flies and you will face many challenges after leaving school, like the bling world of credit. There are many attractive-looking offers up for grabs and for some, credit is just too tempting. Used with restraint, credit can help you and offer financial independence, but it’s not necessarily always the solution. Your future is in your hands, so read on and empower yourself today.

Wants vs. needs The most important consideration when using credit – or finance as it is sometimes called – is your reason for choosing to do so. Not surprisingly, this is exactly what most of us struggle with. Consumers confuse trivial wants with basic needs and the advertising that we’re exposed to doesn’t help. To avoid any confusion, a want is typically a luxury that you won’t miss if you don’t have it. Needs, however, are essential things that you absolutely cannot do without. You can try rationalise it another way, but you’re only fooling yourself at your own expense and you don’t deserve this added stress. The truth is that if you don’t have savings or surplus cash to pay for something then you cannot afford it. It’s not what most people want to hear, but it’s true. The only option in such circumstances is borrowing money, or is it? You could plan ahead and try saving, which will save you money since you won’t need to pay all those additional fees associated with credit. You could also ask yourself whether you really need it. Be brutally honest, because that smiling salesperson certainly won’t.

Choosing a credit provider At this stage of your life, the most common form of credit that you will come across is store credit. Many retailers offer credit, which is really an account accessed by a store card – shop now, pay later. Since spending is so easy, becoming over-indebted can happen sooner than you think. This can lead to blacklisting in severe instances where you cannot repay them, but what does that mean? For starters, consider the fact that it may stop you from being employed or getting a cellphone contract. It could also affect your chances of getting a loan or vehicle finance. Is it really worth it? If you are considering other forms of short-term credit, you should only ever consider registered credit providers who are bound to adhere to the responsible lending principles set by the National Credit Act. For more info visit SA's leading studying website The Act aims to protect consumers from unscrupulous lending and regulate the industry.

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FINANCIAL ADVICE > THE LOWDOWN ON CREDIT

Credit scores and records A credit score is a measure of your credit risk based on your payment history (i.e. account behaviour). It’s a summary of positive and negative factors, including the information on your credit record. A credit record is based on your credit score, payment history, judgments, credit enquiries and adverse listings. This helps credit providers assess you as a potential client, which is why it’s important to maintain a good credit record at all costs. You may qualify for more credit, lower interest rates or favourable repayment terms if you have a good or improved credit rating. It can open doors for you and improve your lifestyle, like a bond so you can buy a house.

Maintaining a good credit record ÂÂ Spend less than you earn and only borrow what you can repay. ÂÂ Pay the full instalment amount owing each month. ÂÂ Pay accounts on or before the due date. Falling into arrears affects your credit record negatively. ÂÂ Don’t ignore a letter of demand for payment. Contact your credit provider to see whether you can reach a solution or agreement. ÂÂ Never ignore a court summons for non-payment because it will reflect on your credit profile. ÂÂ Do not shop around for credit unless you need it. Each enquiry reflects on your credit profile, and this can have a negative effect on future applications.

Consequences of reckless borrowing If you cannot afford your monthly credit repayments you will end up paying for it one way or another. So what’s the big deal? How bad can things get if you default? Well, for starters, you will start receiving calls from collection agents reminding you about your financial obligations. If left, things will only get worse. Eventually your access to further credit will be severely restricted, if not discontinued, because you will be listed at the credit bureaus. This will make it very difficult for you to get finance for a bond, car or some other big dream that you may have. Ignoring matters will only compound your problems. Simplify your life and think before you act. Using credit is about making the right choices. This could be your reason for wanting credit or even the amount of credit that you apply for. Maintaining a good credit record can help you qualify for favourable credit terms (something everyone dreams of having). Start small. First try managing your finances on a small scale to get a feel for credit and what it involves. This will get your impressive credit profile started and make you a more desirable client for registered credit providers.

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What sort of funding is available? BURSARIES for students enrolled in: • The National Certificate (Vocational) and certain NATED programmes at public Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges in South Africa. • Scarce skills such as engineering and accounting. • Teaching and Social Work. LOANS for those studying towards: • A first undergraduate degree or diploma. Funding is not guaranteed and not everyone who applies will receive an award.

Good news for final year students For those who qualify for graduation at the end of 2011, and on successful completion of all their courses, final year university students will now receive a 100% conversion of the loan amount into a full bursary for the final year only. This means they won’t have to pay back a cent of their loans for the final year of their studies!

What should you do? Apply to study at a public FET College or university and enquire at the Financial Aid Office or Student Support Services about NSFAS financial aid.

FOR MORE INFORMATION contact NSFAS on 021 763 3232 or SMS your questions to 32261 (Mark it as “ACE”) Standard SMS rates apply. Email info@nsfas.org.za or visit www.nsfas.org.za

NSFAS is a registered credit provider in terms of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (NCRP 2655)

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BURSARIES > WHAT IS A BURSARY?

WHAT IS a BURSARY? A bursary is a monetary contribution by an institution to further the applicant’s education. (Source: wikipedia.org) Bursaries and Scholarships options available: Tertiary education can be expensive. For many students the only thing stopping them from pursuing further education is the problem of financial aid. Bursaries, however, provide disadvantaged students with the opportunity to study further. Below is a list of some of the bursaries and bursary agencies available to students in need.

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2. Auditor General South Africa AGSA Offers bursaries for students intending to study towards a qualification as a Chartered Accountant (i.e. Bcom Accounting CA Stream, Bachelor of Accounting CA stream and Bcompt) at a University accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountant (SAICA). Qualifications for Grade 12 students:

1. National Student Financial Aid Scheme

ÂÂ Must obtain matric exemption and university acceptance;

NSFAS provides financial aid to tertiary underprivileged students that excel academically.

ÂÂ Must obtain at least 60% for Mathematics (not Maths literacy).

Requirements: Students who require funding have to visit the Financial Aid office of their university and enquire to do so.

Qualifications for University students:

Applicants also need to have: A certified copy of their ID; ÂÂ Proof of household income, like a payslip; ÂÂ Certified copies of ID’s or birth certificates of other children studying at school or a higher education level; ÂÂ A letter of acceptance from the university. Telephone: 021 763 3232 E-mail: info@nsfas.org.za

ÂÂ Must obtain at least 60% for English;

ÂÂ Must obtain over 60% pass in all subjects; ÂÂ Must be proficient in English with strong communication skills.

3. The Old Mutual Education Trust The Old Mutual Education Trust provides scholarships to the members, their dependents and staff of the following trade unions: ÂÂ DENOSA (Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa) ÂÂ NATU (National Teachers’ Union) ÂÂ NEHAWU (National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union) ÂÂ NUM (National Union of Mine Workers) ÂÂ PEU (Professional Educators’ Union) ÂÂ POPCRU (Police and Prisons’ Civil Rights Union)

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BURSARIES > BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS

Visit www.sastudy.co.za for more bursary options available.

ÂÂ SACCAWU (South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers’ Union) ÂÂ SACWU (South African Chemical Workers’ Union) ÂÂ SADTU (South African Democratic Teachers’ Union) ÂÂ SASBO (The Finance Union) Requirements: ÂÂ Applicants need to be a member or staff member of one of the above-mentioned unions; ÂÂ Applicants under the age of 25 who happen to be a child of a member or staff member of one of the abovementioned unions may apply; ÂÂ A grandchild or other blood relation of a member or staff member who happens to be under the age of 25 and who are financially dependent on the union member/staff member may apply. Telephone: 0860 50 60 70 | Fax: 021 509 4175

4. Sasol bursaries Sasol provides bursaries for students that cover all registration, tuition and exam fees. The bursary also covers residential fees, textbook costs while also providing the student with some pocket money. Requirements: For a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) diploma, applicants need to have: ÂÂ A minimum of a C-symbol in Higher Grade Mathematics and Physical Science (Maths - 6; Science - 5 in the new curriculum); ÂÂ A minimum of a D-symbol in English (or 5 in the new curriculum). For a Bachelor of Commerce (Bcomm), applicants need to have: ÂÂ A minimum of a C-symbol in Mathematics (or 5 in the new curriculum); ÂÂ A minimum of a D-symbol in English (or 4 in the new curriculum). Telephone: 0860 106 235 | E-mail: estelle@adcorp.co.za Source: www.smartcape.org.za PAGE 59

BURSARIES > WHAT IS a BURSARY?

What is aN ENTREPRENEUR?

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An entrepreneur is a term applied to the type of personality who is willing to take upon herself or himself a new venture or enterprise and accepts full responsibility for the outcome. (www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneur)

afraid to try something no one’s ever done, create an off-the-wall product or shake up an existing market by changing factors (such as a service or delivery model) that established companies take for granted.

YOU TOO CAN BECOME A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR

4. ...BUT FOLLOW THE RULES Being a young entrepreneur doesn’t exempt you from registering your business, keeping records and paying taxes. Following these simple rules now will save you from legal and administrative headaches later.

Some of the world’s most famous and profitable businesses were started by students. So why not be one of them and start your own? Microsoft began in Bill Gates’ Harvard dorm room. Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook as a 19-year-old Harvard sophomore. Google got its start on the Stanford campus as the computer science project of doctoral students Sergey Brin and Larry Page, and thousands of other student companies thrive in every industry. Even if you’re not aiming to be another Bill Gates - maybe you just want to earn some extra cash with a summer landscaping business - you’ll have to navigate some unique challenges as a young entrepreneur testing the business waters. HERE ARE 7 SUCCESS TIPS FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS: 1. DO WHAT YOU LOVE All successful teen businesses have one factor in common: Their owners love what they do so choose a line of business that aligns with your interests, no matter what they are. 2. KNOW WHAT YOU WANT Are you willing to leave school if your business takes off? Or do you envision your business as a side project? Being able to answer questions like these will help you organize your time and priorities. 3. BE RADICAL... In your late teens and early 20s, your thinking is fresh, original and full of energy. Don’t be ISSUE 2 > 2011 BURSARIES

5. MANAGE YOUR TIME Running a business while going to school is stressful and difficult. Understand what is required of you in your separate roles as a student and a business owner, and employ planning and organizational tools - for example, a well-maintained appointment book, Microsoft Outlook or an online time/project management system - to make the most of your valuable time. 6. USE SCHOOL RESOURCES Being a student isn’t a handicap in business; on the contrary, it can be an advantage. Your campus offers free computers and Internet connectivity, a host of potential employees and/or volunteers and the expertise of professors who would be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. You’re literally surrounded by people and resources, so make the most of your situation. 7. FIND A MENTOR Buddy up with a local entrepreneur or business leader with a record of achievement. Your mentor will help you understand the risks and challenges of business, provide a sounding board for your ideas and help you find investors for your company. (Source: www.sbinformation.about.com)

ARTISTIC INSPIRATION

ARTISTIC INSPIRATION BY MARALEEN JONKER-ARANGIES My biggest inspiration is people. Their behaviour in man-made environments and their ability to adjust or adapt to so many conditions, whether good or bad. The urban jungle is often the backdrop for my work. My favourite medium is charcoal. Most of my works start off as charcoal drawings to which I might add some ink, oil paint or even newspaper cut-outs. I often draw people; addressing the many social issues, such as abuse and stigmatism. I am asking questions about racisim, xenophobia, forced evictions and urbanization. People are often faced with prejudice and financial burdens; challenging them to adapt and often resort to things that they would never have done in the environment that they came from. Politics, war, natural disasters and poverty often divide humans in the city. More often than not, people are ill equipped to deal with these situations. I question a community driven by greed and fear. My advice to young artists is to pay constant attention to life in all of its many forms. Practise your skill as often as possible and be abrasive in showing your work to as many people as possible. Constructive criticism can be a very good teacher. A valuable lesson to learn early on, when trying to sell your work, is that art is a very personal choice for the buyer. Many aspects play a role in his decision to buy your work, some of them completely unrelated to your art. Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder.

You can still show it to such a gallery as they might have one or two customers who could be interested, but don’t be too disappointed if no enthusiasm is shown for your art. Even though it is hard, learn not to take criticism personally. Rather see it as a learning experience. It is important to have a close relationship with your art. This will be evident in your work. Draw or paint things that you relate to or that lies close to your heart. Make an effort to really get to know your favourite medium, whether it is charcoal, pencil, paint, whatever! This only comes with a lot of practise. Learn to truly observe. Don’t assume you know what something looks like. Take the time to look at it – as if you are seeing if for the very first time! In conclusion I’d like to quote one of my favourite artists, Lucian Freud:

“What do I ask of a painting? I ask it to astonish, disturb, seduce, convince.”

Visit many galleries and art dealers. Try to get an idea of what style a particular gallery is going for. They know their clientele. Try to find a gallery with a similar style to yours. If your art differs too much from the work in their gallery, chances are much higher that they might not like your work. PAGE 61

MY STAR TEACHER

WIN A 16 GB iPOD NANO WITH ACE & CPUT! To enter sms ‘ipod’ plus your email address to 34747. Each sms cost R2. Deadline: 31 August 2011. T&C’s apply.

Shiksha Lutchmipersadh, a Grade 12 pupil at New West Secondary School in 2010 nominated her teacher, Roslyn Narain, for the Stars in Education Awards. By nominating her teacher for the award Shiksha not only showed that she herself is a Star learner, but she showed others that appreciating your teacher can be done in many different ways!

SHIKSHA’S NOMINATION LETTER I read about the Stars in Education Awards on the internet and I am thrilled an honored to nominate a very special, kind and caring human being in my life, my teacher, Mrs. Roslyn Narain. I have been at this school since Grade 8. For the past 5 years, my life has been truly blessed because I have the love, care and support of a truly amazing teacher. She taught me so many things in life, but most of all, she taught me about life and what it means to be HUMAN, what it takes to be a GOOD HUMAN BEING and to love, care and respect all of mankind and animals.

Mrs. Roslyn Narain

She is not just my teacher, she is someone I can talk to and confide in, because I know that she cares about my well being and is always there to pick me up when life and all of the problems of my teenage life bring me down. Because of my teacher, I have achieved many good things in life. I have been working on all of her community projects and have become a confident and compassionate human being who lives with respect and dignity.

Shiksha Lutchmipersadh

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MY STAR TEACHER

I have been a part of all of my teacher’s projects and it is a great honor and privilege to share this with you and I hope that by the time you are done reading, you too, will see that she is an amazing teacher and an incredible human being in her community and she deserves to be a ‘Star in Education’ for 2010! Mrs. Narain is my role model, because as a teacher she understands the importance of imparting good values to the young people in our society, whilst also imparting academic knowledge. It is the good values and morals that an individual instill in himself, that actually shapes their character and the role that they play in society and the world in which they live. Many of her pupils have indicated that they see her as their role model, someone who inspires them to be good human beings. She inspires her pupils and people in her community at all times to live life with good principles, based on what’s inside their hearts. She encourages people to take stock of their lives and accept people in society who are living with HIV/AIDS and she is teaching pupils and her community about the disease and motivates them to live healthy lives, to prevent onward transmission of the disease. Mrs Narain does what she does with a passionate heart and a real sense of giving that comes from within her beautiful soul. Teaching is a noble profession in itself. Today, there are so many teachers who have nothing positive to say about their jobs, teachers are frustrated. However, here is one light of hope shining brightly in the darkness and in the face of adversities, she is not complaining – she is executing her task as a teacher but she is doing a whole lot more – at the end of a teaching day, she goes home for just an hour of rest and is back at school teaching the elderly and she doesn’t get paid for doing this, imagine that! Mrs. Narain is making a positive change and difference in people’s lives, especially changing the mindsets of our youth in an ever changing world. That is all the payment she needs, to brighten the lives of people with her gentle touch and beautiful soul! I believe that South Africa should be proud to have an amazing citizen like Mrs. Narain living in this country, someone who continues to bring pride and dignity to her community and its people, to the province of KwaZulu-Natal, but above all someone who remains honest, humble, dedicated and true to her community and to the people of South Africa, no matter what she has achieved… and that is essentially the makeup of a worthy human being!

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get g get et sStudying! studyin stud studying tudying udy u dying d g Don’t let financial constraints stop you from realising your career dreams and pursuing study options that’ll help you get there when you finish Matric. loveLife, South Africa’s largest HIV prevention programme for young people, is calling on all young people to seize study opportunities. Did you know that young people who know who they are and where they are going are more likely to protect themselves against HIV…? So stay on track and go after your goals! Make YOUR Move and contact the following organisations to find out how you can finance your studies.

Want to study further after school but worried you cannot afford a tertiary education – don’t stress! Here are some organisations that will help open doors to study opportunities. By Thandiwe McCloy

STUDY LOANS

Student loans are given to people who are academically able, but financially in need. But remember: you have to repay the loan, plus interest to the bank or organisation that gives it to you – that means you’ll be repaying back more than you borrowed.

BANKS You can also speak to a consultant at a bank about applying for a student loan. Unlike NSFAS, bank loans can be used to finance your studies at a private institution.

BURSARIES • MYMsta, loveLife’s mobile social network on cell phones, offers various bursary and job opportunities. If you have a WAP-enabled phone, visit www.mymsta.mobi to register (Standard data rates apply). • Government departments provide bursaries and/ or learnerships and/or internships, within their fields. Visit www.info. gov.za/aboutgovt/dept.htm for contact details of various government departments.

STARTING A BUSINESS The National Youth Development Agency offers business consulting services to help you start your own business. Call 0860 096 884 to get information about a Youth Advisory Centre in your province, or log onto www.nyda.gov.za

You can check out these places that offer student loans: National Student Financial Aid Scheme The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) offers loans to people who want to study at universities and universities of technology, rather than at private institutions in South Africa. You need to apply for a NSFAS loan through the financial aid office of your university or university of technology. One of the best things about the NSFAS is that if you pass all your subjects in a year, 40% of the loan in that year is converted into a bursary – this means you only repay 60% of the loan. Interest on these loans is also very low! For more on NSFAS, call (021) 763 3232 or contact the financial aid office of the institution you want to attend. Edu-Loan You can apply for a loan from Edu-Loan by visiting an Edu-Loan office (phone the Edu-Loan call centre on 0860 55 55 44 to locate the office closest to you) or apply online at www.eduloan.co.za. For info on other study opportunities and registering with MYMsta, contact loveLife’s Youth Line on 0800 121 900 or send a Please Call Me to 083 323 1023 from your mobile and a counsellor will call you back.

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