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Technical Occupational Curriculum

1. PURPOSE OF THE TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONAL CURRICULUM (TOC)

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To provide a foundation of quality, standardised general education which will meet the interest and aptitude of our learners, preparing them to access employment or occupational workplace-based learning. It may also enable the learners to access a vocational qualification at a technical or vocational training college.

2. ADMISSION TO WH DE KLERK SCHOOL

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The profile for a learner to register at our school, is determined on the following criteria:

  • Learners are assessed through a comprehensive assessment process as determined by the Department of Basic Education, which indicates an interest and aptitude in practical, skills-orientated and applied learning.

  • New learners are placed in Orientation Phase 1, 2 or Year 1 after being evaluated by writing year placement tests (13-15 years) depending on available space in the school.

 

Expected age groups of learners:

  • Orientation Phase 1: age 12 to 13

  • Orientation Phase 2: age 13 to 14

  • Year 1: age 14 to 15

  • Year 2: age 15 to 16

  • Year 3: age 16 to 17

  • Year 4: age 17 to 18
     

3. SUBJECTS OFFERED:​

 

  • Scholastic subjects:

    • Afrikaans (Home Language/First Additional Language)

    • English (Home Language/First Additional Language)

    • Mathematics

    • Life Skills:

      • Personal and Social Wellbeing

      • Natural Sciences (from Year 2)

      • Physical Education

      • Creative Arts:

                           Music

                           Visual Arts

 

  • Information Communication Technology:

    • This subject is compulsory for learners in Year 1 – 4 and is offered as enrichment. It is not an exam subject.

 

  • Occupational subjects:

    • Orientation Phase 1 and 2: Basic hand and subject skills.

    • Year 1:

      • BOYS - Term 1 – 3: Boys will choose 3 subjects from the following options - 1 subject per term:
        Welding
        Motor Mechanics
        Plumbing
        Woodworking and Timber
        Electricians work
        Maintenance

        Term 4: The subject chosen as specialist subject for Year 2 – 4.

        Overalls are compulsory in all workshops and must be provided for by the learner.
         

      • GIRLS - Term 1 – 3: The girls will rotate every ± 7 weeks per subject:
        Hairdressing
        Food Production
        Early Childhood Development
        Office Administration

        Term 4: The subject chosen as specialist subject for Year 2 – 4.
         

    • Year 2 – 4:​
      The “TO Curriculum” determines that learners in Year 2 must choose only one occupational subject. They will then specialize in the subject up to Year 4, if they comply with the promotion requirements.

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