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Introduction
This circular must be read in conjunction with the document, National Policy on the Conduct of the ABET level 4 examinations, that was provided to Public Adult Learning Centres in 2002. This document was published in the Government Gazette Volume 445, 23590 of 5 July 2002 and is [was] available on the web at http://www.gov.za/gazette/notices/2002/23590.pdf.
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In order to ensure that qualifications obtained from one year to the next are comparable with each other, examination results are standardised by the quality assurance authority, UMALUSI, in consultation with the national Department of Education and the Provincial Departments of Education. |
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The CASS marks are then statistically moderated against the standardised marks according to a formula developed by the Umalusi Statistical Committee and approved by the Council. This practice will continue as the CASS and portfolio process is in a developmental phase. |
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In the case of CASS, candidates who are dissatisfied with the mark(s) obtained for a task may first make representations to the teacher. In the event of the issue not being settled, further representations can be made at higher levels, first to the centre manager, and then, if necessary, to the curriculum adviser. The EMDC is responsible for giving a final ruling in the case of an appeal. |
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In the case of the examination, candidates may apply to the Directorate Examinations, Fifth Floor, Grand Central Towers, Cape Town for a re-mark of their scripts within 30 days of the release of the results. |
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A re-marking fee will be levied per learning area. |
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If the candidate is still dissatisfied after the re-mark, he/she may apply in writing within 30 days of the release of the re-mark results for the viewing of the script. After the candidate has seen the actual script, he/she will have seven days to make a written submission to the Head of Department. |
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UMALUSI is responsible for the issuing of learning area certificates and General Education and Training Certificates (GETCs). |
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Currently the GETC is awarded to candidates who have obtained 120 or more credits and have completed a minimum of eight learning areas. |
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Table I: Learning areas for ABET level 4
Fundamental Learning Areas | Language, Literacy and Communication (LLC)
Mathematical Literacy (ML) |
Core Learning Areas | Arts and Culture
Economic and Management Sciences
Human and Social Sciences
Life Orientation
Natural Sciences
Technology
Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences
Additional language (UMALUSI will only accept credits
for one additional language.) |
Elective Learning Areas | Applied Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
Ancillary Health Care
Small, Medium and Micro enterprises
Tourism |
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Table II: Combinations of learning areas for the GETC
Options | Learning Areas | Credits |
1 | LLC, ML
6 core learning areas | 132 |
2 | LLC, ML
5 core learning areas
1 elective learning area | 126 |
3 | LLC, ML
4 core learning areas
2 elective learning area | 120 |
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Centre managers must retain records of all learners who have written ABET level examinations since November 2001 and apply to the Directorate Examinations for a combined GETC when a candidate satisfies the requirements of the qualification. |
Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all concerned.
SIGNED: P.A. VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2004:05:13
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