05/09/2023
GRADE 9
Senior Phase
1.0 Programme Structure
General Education & Training Certificate (GETC) – Senior Phase: Grade 9
SAQA ID N/A
NQF Level: 01
1.1 Purpose & Rationale of Qualification
This GETC qualification is a compulsory schooling programme that must be attended by all candidates seeking to the new Curriculum Assessment Policy (CAPS). GETC certification which is achieved on completion of grade 8 has been approved by the revised Curriculum Assessment Policy (CAPS) of 2012.
1.2 Exit Level Outcomes
On completion of Grade 9, the learner will obtain access to the first year of the Curriculum Assessment Policy (CAPS) in Grade 10. This is entry level to the FET NQF band that is completed in Grade 12. A GETC Certificate may be issued on completion of Grade 9, which may enable the candidate not only access to the grade 10(NQF: 3), But also other skills programmes at NQF levels 1, 2 and 3
It assists the educator in the next grade or school to understand the learner better and therefore a learner’s progress and performance. to respond appropriately to the learner’s needs Grade 9 follow the national curriculum for the General Education and Training level.
Admission Requirements:
The following conditions must be met for all Old and New learners to be registered at our school
A certified copy of learner’s latest report / previous academic record
A certified copy of Parent’s / Guardian’s identity document
A certified copy of the Parent’s proof of address
2 (Two) learner passport sized photographs
Salary Advice For the Parent(s) in charge of paying the Child/Children School Fees
Typek Papers (Refer to the Stationery List)
Student card at R 150 and School Uniform bought at School
Report Card and Transfer Letter from previous School the learner last attended
Description:
• It focuses on knowledge, values, attitudes and skills.
• A learner in this phase MUST offer and complete nine (9) subjects.
• This is the last grade of senior phase.
• A learner in this grade is prepared for Further Education and Training phase (FET) and career choice.
• Learners choose subjects that they will carry through to matric in terms of their academic career.
• Learner’s progression is based on the recorded evidence in formal assessment tasks of the nine (9).
• Formal Assessment tasks are referred to as School- Based assessment Tasks (SBAs).
• School- Based Assessment tasks allow for learners to be assessed on a regular basis.
• School- Based Assessment contributes 40% in grade 9.
• School-Based Assessment (SBA) is compulsory component of progression marks in this grade.
• Parents and guardians are advised to monitor and support School-Based Assessment programme.
• All forms of assessment are appropriate to the age and development level of the grade 9 learner.
Subjects:
• Home Language
• First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Life Orientation
• Social Sciences
• Technology
• Economics Management Sciences
Creative Arts
Computer Skills
• French Second Additional / Portuguese Second Additional Language for immigrant learners.
• All forms of assessment are appropriate to the age and development level of the grade 9 learners.
