1. One of the outcomes stated in the National Curriculum Statement for Life Orientation in the Further Education and Training Band is that the learner is able to demonstrate self-knowledge and the ability to make informed decisions regarding further study, career fields and career pathing.
2. The Western Cape Education Department wants to ensure that every learner is exposed to as many opportunities as possible in the world of work, relevant employment opportunities and career options as they move towards finalising their choice of a career.
3. The mission of the Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to provide a health focused EMS System delivered by skilled, efficient and motivated personnel. They wish to make a significant contribution to the development of emergency medical care as a profession in South Africa.
4. Posters will be posted to all high schools in the Western Cape from 1 November 2007 advertising a career in the Emergency Medical Services. Schools are requested to display the posters for the attention of current Grade 12 learners.
5. Principals are requested to bring the contents of this curriculum minute to the attention of all the teachers.


SIGNED: P SATYO
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:10:29