Open Learning Group - General prospectus

COURSES

Certificate in English for Professional Purposes
Certificate in Agriculture
Certificate in Practical Psychology
Certificate I Lay Counselling
Diploma in General Counselling
Bybelbelewenis
Outcomes Based Certificate in Policing
Capacity Building Programme in Local Governance
Certificate in Local Government and Development Management
Certificate in Practical Accounting
B.Tech Degree in Traffic Safety Management
Diploma in Municipal Law Enforcement
Matric: National Senior Certificate
List of other courses offered by the Open Learning Academy
Examination Centres
General Information

CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH OR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

This one-year course has been structured in such a way as to help your development the English Language skills in integrated manner like you would use when in various professions and in society at large. The success of this course will help your development towards becoming a competent, accurate and fluent user of the English language - skills essential in today's workplace.

Admission Requirements
No minimum entrance requirements are required and no textbooks are required

Duration
One academic year (part time)

WHO SHOULD ENROLL FOR THIS COURSE?
Teachers, Lawyers, Medical Practitioners, Governmental Official, Tour Guides, Secretaries, Engineers, etc.

Registration
You can register anytime during the year.
There are no closing dates.

CURRICULUM
Consist of two (2) modules:
ENGL 114:
ENGL 124

ASSIGNMENTS
Two assignments per module

Topics that are covered:
Interaction with different people
Telephoning
Meetings
Making presentations
Letters and reports
Interviews
Negotiations
Summarizing
Writing e-mails and faxes

EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are written in June and November at one of our 80 examination centres conveniently near you. Students retain credits for subjects passed.

Course Fees

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CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURE

Do you want to enter the field of Agriculture or run your own farm or smallholding? The Open Learning Academy now offers a course that will assist you in your day-to-day farming and management operations. With us you've got the opportunity to achieve your career goals.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Students with Standard 8 (Grade 10)
• ABET Level 4

DURATION

• One academic year (part time)

REGISTRATION
You can register anytime during the year.
There are no closing dates
Examinations will be written in June and November.
Subjects retain credits for subjects passed.

AFTER COMPLETION
Successful students will receive a Technicon Pretoria Certificate and can apply to continue studies at Technicon Pretoria.

CURRICULUM

You must complete a minimum of 4 modules to qualify for the Certificate in Agriculture.

Course Fees

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CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course is not only for your own personal enrichment, but can also sere as a guide to the career path of your choice. Discover your people skills and understand yourself and others better. Be a better parent, employer or colleague. This course is year one of the counselling diploma.
Kursus ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Grade 10 will be considered in exceptional cases.

DURATION

• One academic year (part-time).
  

REGISTRATION
You can register anytime during the year. There are no closing dates.

EVALUATION

• Students should complete one assignment per subject
• Three- hours written examination per subject
• Examinations are written in June and November
• Students retain credits for subjects passed

AFTER COMPLETION
Successful students will receive a certificate and could enrol for the Certificate in Lay Counselling. (If you need to obtain counselling skills, this is the route to go!)

CURRICULUM

Compulsory modules: Please take note that these four modules are compulsory. Although you only need six subjects to qualify for the Certificate in Practical Psychology, more subjects may be taken at additional costs.

COURSE FEES

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CERTIFICATE IN LAY COUNSELLING

This course is not only for your own personal enrichment, but can also serve as a guide to the career path of your choice. Discover your people sills and the feeling of achievement by understanding and helping people in need. This course is year tow of the counselling diploma.
Kursus ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) or Grade 10 and Psychology background or Practical Psychology course.
• Professional Nurses, Occupational/ Speech / Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Clergymen or persons in other helping professions without any Counselling Qualifications.
• Selection based on two reference reports and a personal interview/ questionnaire.

DURATION

• Two semesters (contact training) Or
• One year (distance learning)

CURRICULUM

Psychological counselling principles are constantly integrated with Biblical-theological perspective in the following fields:

• Normal Human Development
• Abnormal Human Development
• Basic Counselling Skills: Individuals
• Basic Counselling Skills: Groups
• The establishment of a counselling centre in a congregation
• Ethical and legal aspects of Lay Counselling
• The facilitation of self-knowledge and personal growth
• Counselling people with HIV/AIDS

REGISTRATION

Contact training
Please ensure that you enrol before the end of April for the CBK course.

OR

Distance training
You can register anytime during the year. There are no closing dates.

EVALUATON
Assignments and audio-cassette recordings.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Contact training: (CBK 103)
Students must attend two semesters at RAU consisting of a two-hour contact session per week (18:00 - 20:00).
Practical training in counselling skills takes place through individual supervision and the use of video tapes.

OR

Distance LEARNING: (CBR 103)

• Theoretical background is presented by means of interactive material.
• Students must attend one five-day practical workshop in counselling sills. These workshops are only held at RAU provided at least 20 students are able to attend.

AFTER COMPLETION
Successful students will receive a certificate and could enrol for the Diploma in General Counselling. (Year 3 of specialised course in counselling).

CONTACT TRAINING (CBK 103)

DISTANCE TRAINING (CBR 103)

Also available in Afrikaans.

COURSE FEES

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DIPLOMA IN GENERAL COUNSELLING

This course is not only for your own personal enrichment, but can also serve as a guide to the career path of your choice., Discover your people skills and the feeling of achievement by understanding and helping people in need. Year 3 of counselling diploma. Students who completed Practical Psychology, Lay Counselling and General Counselling will receive th Diploma in Counselling will receive the Diploma in Counselling.
Kursus ook beskikbaar in Afrikaans

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Psychology III as a major subject for a degree course, plus a counselling qualification, or
• Persons who have completed the Certificate in Lay Counselling (Year two)

DURATION

• One academic year (part-time)

REGISTRATION
You must register before April to complete the programme in one year., If you register ater April you will complete the programme In the next academic year.

EVALUATION
One assignment per workshop plus 15 hours of practical experience at Lifeline.

METHODS OF PRESENTATION/WORKSHOPS (COMPULSORY)

• Six (6) presentations will take place at RAU only, provided that at least 20 students are able to attend.

Students that have completed the Certificate in Lay Counselling will receive credit for the compulsory Subjects and therefore must register for any four of These workshops.

COURSE FEES

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BYBELBELEWENIS (TANS SLEGS IN AFRIKAANS BESKIKBAAR)

Hierdie kursus s enersyds n ondekingsreis na persoonlike groei en geestelike verryking. Andersyds onsluit die kursus die Bybel as n bron propvol ewigheidskennis, rigting-gewende verwysing en sommer-net-lekker-om-te-weet feite.

TOELATINGSVEREISTES

• Geen

DUUR VAN KURSUS

• Een jaar (deeltyds)

KURRIKULUM
Die kursus bestaan uit drie modules:

• Module 1: Die Wet en Geskiedenis:
  Genisis-Ester BBK 101
• Module 2: Poesie en Profete:
  Job-Malegai BBK 201
• Module 3: Nuwe Testamet:
  Matteus - Openbaring BBK 301

REGISTRASIE
U kian enige tyd deur die jaar registreer.
Daar is geen sluitingsdatum nie.

EVALUERING
Evaluering vind plaas d.m.v skriftelike opdragte
Geen formele eksamen word afgele nie.

NA VOLTOOING
Suksesvolle studente sal n sertifikaat ontvang wat gesamentlik duer die Open Learning Acadamy en die Aansvoelkop Bybelskool uitgereik word.

COURSE FEES

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OUTCOMES BASED CERTIFICATE IN POLICING

Our Outcomes Based Certificate in Policing gives you the opportunity to further develop the skills you need as an effective police officer. This practical course will also give you access to a National Diploma in Policing at Technicon SA, opening the door to further tertiary education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Outcomes Based Certificate in Policing is:

• Standard 8 (Grade 10) or
• ABET level 4

DURATION

• One academic year (part-time)

CURRICULUM
Students must successfully complete the following modules:

Modules

These modules are outcomes based and comply with SAQA and NQF guidelines.

REGISTRATION
You can register anytime during the year. There are no closing dates.

EXAMINATION
Assignments are not compulsory for examination admission. Students build credits by completing a three hour examination per module. Students must obtain 50% in an examination to pass. Examinations are written in June and November at one of our 80 examination centres conveniently near you. Students retain credits for subjects passed.

AFTER COMPLETION
Successful students will receive a Technikon South Africa Certificate and may continue with the National Diploma in Policing at TSA.

COURSE FEES

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CAPACITY BUILING PROGRAMME IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE

The Open Learning Academy now offers two courses which can increase your knowledge o Local Government. If you are an official, councillor or an employee of Local Government, you can improve your promotion prospects.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Certificate in Local Government:

• Standard 8 (Grade 10)
  
• ABET level 4
• 23 years of age or older
• Students with relevant work experience will be given recognition of prior learning (Credits wil be given to Local Government Management I and Public Personnel Management: National Diploma in Public Management)

DURATION

• Capacity Building Programme in Local Governance: Six months to one academic year (part-time).
• Certificate n Local Government Management: One academic year (part-time)

REGISTRATION
You can register anytime during the year. There are no closing dates.

CURRICULUM
Capacity Building Programme in Local Governance:

CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT

COURSE FEES

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CERTIFICATE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

EXAMINATION

Students should complete TWO assignments per subject. An average semester mark of 40% per subject is necessary in order to be granted entry to the examination. Your semester mark will count 50% in an examination to pass. Examination are written in June and November at one of our 80 examination centres conveniently near you. Students retain credits for subjects passed.

AFTER COMPLETION

Capacity Building Programme in Local Governance:
You will be awarded a Capacity Building Programme In Local Governance Certificate from Technikon South Africa. Students who successfully pass this Course will be allowed to apply for enrolement in the Certificate in Local Government Management. Credit will be given for Module 3.

Certificate in Local Government Management:
You will be awarded a Certificate in Local Government Management. Students who successfully complete this course will be allowed to apply for entrance for a National Diploma Public Management at Technikon South Africa.

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CERTIFICATE IN PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING

Are you aiming to advance in the world of business? Ensure that you are equipped with skills and knowledge to accept this challenge.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Students with Standard 8 (Grade 10)
• ABET Level 4 and
• 23 years or older

DURATION

• Six moths (part-time)

CURRICULUM PROMOTION

• Cash Books No examination. Students will be
• Bank reconciliations promoted on grounds of assignments.
• Petty cash
• Ledgers
  
• Journals
• Financial statements
  
• Cash flow budgets
  
• Debtors and creditors
  
• Management information
  
• Vale Added Tax (VAT)

REGISTRATION
You can register anytime during the year. There are no closing dates.

AFTER COPLETION
Successful students will receive a certificate in Practical Accounting from Technicon Pretoria.

COURSE FEES

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B.TECH DEGREE IN TRAFFIC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

This B.Tech Degree has been designed for those who occupy managerial positions in the traffic safety environment and for those who would like to prepare themselves for managerial positions in a traffic safety environment. This diploma and degree is offered in English or Afrikaans.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  
• Persons with experience in traffic safety, who are not in possession of a Senior Certificate.
  
• At least 23 years of age.

DURATION

• Year 1 - National Certificate
  
• Year 2 - National Higher Certificate
  
• Year 3 - National Diploma
  
• Year 4 - B.Tech Degree

CURRICULUM

12 Subjects consisting of the following:

• 2 majors up to 3rd year level· 6 other subjects
  
• All subjects except Interpersonal Skills are offered up to 3rd year level
  
• Traffic Safety Systems is compulsory up to 3rd year level.

First Year

• Traffic Safety Systems I
  
• Law for Traffic Practitioners I

and two of the following:

• Traffic Administration I
  
• Traffic Criminology I
  
• City Policing I
  
• Interpersonal Skills (one year subject)

EXIT LEVEL

• National Certificate

SECOND YEAR

• Traffic Safety Systems II
  
• The second major subject

and two of the following:

• Law for Traffic Practitioners II
  
• Traffic Administration II
  
• Traffic Criminology II
  
• City Policing II

EXIT LEVEL

• National Higher Certificate

THIRD YEAR

• Traffic Safety Systems III
  
• Your selected second major subject continued

and two of the following:

• Law for Traffic Practitioners III
  
• Traffic Administration III
  
• Traffic Criminology III
  
• City Policing III

EXIT LEVEL

• National Diploma

FOURTH YEAR (B.Tech Degree)

• Traffic Safety Systems IV
  
• Research Methodology
  
• Plus one of the subjects on 4th year level that was completed in the third year
  - Traffic Administration IV
  - Traffic Criminology IV
  - City Policing IV
  - Law for Traffic Practitioners IV
  
• Plus any other subject of your choice (not taken in National Diploma)
  - Law for Traffic Practitioners II/II/III
  - Traffic Administration I/II/III
  - Traffic Criminology I/II/III
  - City Policing I/II/III
  - Interpersonal Skills I

REGISTRATION
You can register anytime during the year. There are no closing dates.

EXAMINATION
Students should complete ONE assignment per subject. An average sub-minimum mark of 40% per subject is necessary in order to be granted entry to the examination. Students must obtain 50% in an examination to pass. The year mark counts 10% of the final mark. Examinations are written in June and November at one of our 80 exam centres conveniently near you.
Students retain credit for subjects passed.

AFTER COMPLETION
Students in possession of a B.Tech Degree in Traffic Safety Management can apply for admission to the M.Tech Degree in Traffic Safety Management at Pretoria Technicon.

CREDITS
Students in posession with IMPTO certificates will receive credits towards the B.Tech degree.

COURSE FEES

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DIPLOMA IN MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Open Learning Academy now offers you a Diploma which is designed to equip you with the skills to meet the demands being made on Security authorities particularly on Local Government Authorities

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum - Grade 10 Certificate
You are required to be a member of the IMLE and your membership fees paid up to date. Registration fees are included in your course cost.

DURATION
1ST Year - Certificate I Municipal Law Enforcement
2nd Year - Higher Certificate in Municipal Law Enforcement
3rd Year - Diploma n Municipal Law Enforcement

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
You may register any time during the year. There are no closing dates. Please include your application forms:

• Certified copy of Identification Document
• Relevant Qualifications

ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments are not compulsory for examination entry, however we strongly recommended that you complete and submit assignments. This will enable you to receive continuous feedback and assessment on your individual progress.

CURRICULUM

First Year Certificate

LAS 111 - Local Authority Security
LGM 111- Local Government Management I (Administration)
MPM 111- City/ Metro Policing 1
CPM 111- Law of Procedure and Evidence

Second Year Higher Certificate

LAS 222- Local Authority Security II
LGM 222- Local Government Management II
CRM222- Crime Prevention
CLM222- Criminal Law

Third Year Diploma

LAS 333- Local Authority Security III
LGM 333 - Local Government Management III
(Finance)
CIM 333- Crime Investigation
CSM 333- Community Safety

EXAMINATIONS
Examinations are conducted by the Open Learning Group. Examination fees are included in your course fees.

Please Note:
No textbooks are required

COURSE FEES

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MATRIC: NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICAT - GRADE 12

A Matric qualification is the key to success and the key to the future. Open Learning Academy offers this key that can open doors for you. You can obtain this essential qualification through:

• Distance education (study in your own time). (Students have an option to enrol for only one or two subjects or the entire matric.)

SUBJECTS TO CHOOSE FROM

• Select six (6) subjects which prepare you best for the career you with to pursue.
  
• You are compelled to include in your choice one of the languages as a first language (only students whose home language is an African language may study an African language on 1st HG and/or Afrikaans 1st HG or 2nd HG).
  
• As a second language, English or Afrikaans can be selected.

CURRICULUM: SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Select four more subjects from the list below. All subjects may be taken on Standard Grade (SG) level.

We have grouped the subjects together as follows:

• Academic Subjects
  Afrikaans/ English/ IsiZulu/ Sepedi (Northern Sotho)/ Geography/ History
  
• Sciences
  Mathematics/ Physical Science/ Biology
• Law Subjects
  Mercantile Law/ South African Criminal Law/ Statutory Law/ Law of Criminal Procedure and Evidence/ Introduction to Criminology/ Introduction to Ethnology
  
• Commercial Subjects
  Economics/ Accounting/ Business Economics

CURRICULUM: NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE WITH MATRICULATION ENDORSEMENT (University endorsement)

CHOOSING YOUR SUJECTS

Please note that subjects must be studied in specific combinations. A total of six subjects must be selected out of four different groups:

• Both languages in group A, one as first language on the Higher Grade (HG) and the other as Second language on the Higher Grade (HG). Students whose home language is an African language may study one of the African languages as their first language.
  
• The six subjects must be selected from at least four groups - languages include.
  
• A maximum of three languages may be taken.
  

GROUP A
English 1st HG/ English 2nd HG /Afrikaans 1st HG/ Afrikaans 2nd HG/ Sepedi 1st HG/ IsZulu 1st HG

GROUP B
Mathematics (HG or SG)

GROUP C
Biology (HG or SG)/ Physical Science (HG or SG)

GROUP D
Open Learning Academy does not offer any subjects in this group.

GROUP E
History (HG or SG)/ Geography (HG or SG)/ Economics (HG or SG)

GROUP F
Accounting (HG or SG)/ Business Economics (HG or SG)/ Mercantile Law (SG)/ Geography (HG or SG)

EXAMINATIONS
Examinations take place annually October/ November. You will receive credit for each subject passed. During February of the following year, a supplementary examination may be written in subjects that were failed during the preceding October/ November examinations. Please note the following two requirements:

• A candidate may not rewrite more than three subjects
  
• A candidate must have obtained at least 30% in each of the subjects during the preceding examinations to qualify for a supplementary examination.

REMEMBER: Several Education Departments don't allow private candidates to write supplementary examinations. Students must contact the Education Department in their Province in this regard (see page 3).

EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

• If possible all six subjects must be passed in one examination period.
  
• Part-time candidates (distance education are required to pass at least three subjects at a first examination and the remaining subjects at the following examination. During one of these two examinations at least two HG subjects must be passed (40% n each), or else it will not be recognised for the purpose of Matriculation exemption.
  
• The average pass mar for all six subjects must be 45% You must obtain an aggregate of 950 marks for all the subjects, i.e. 45% per subject average.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
Open Learning Academy provides you with the study material you require, and prepares you for the examination which you are going to write. However, you do not write the examination at Open Learning Academy, Examination entries are not done at Open Learning Academy but at the local secretary or centre.
Students are advised to contact the Education Department (see page 3) to confirm the closing date for the examination.

NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED
You will write the examination at the centre where you have entered. You identify document must be shown.

Standard 10 candidates who are permitted to rewrite subjects at the supplementary examination in February, must enter for the particular examination before the dates set by the different Departments of Education.

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION CENTRES FOR SCHOOLS
School Certificate Courses

Information on registration and the closing dates for examination registration must be obtained from the Provincial Department of Education in your region.

Students must register for the examinations before the closing date. Registration is done at the Department of Education of the various provinces. Please contact your nearest Provincial offices (see telephone numbers). Registration for examinations remain the responsibility of the students.

Important: Please note that there might be differences of syllabi between provincial departments therefore students must ensure that they are aware of these differences.

MATRICULATION EXEMPTION
A matriculation exemption certificate is necessary to study a degree at a South African university.

Conditional exemption:
Conditional exemptions are granted by the Joint Matriculation Board to non-matriculated candidates who are 23 years of age or older, and who have already passed at least four approved subjects. One o these subjects (not the second language) must be on HG.

COURSE FEES

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE : OPEN LEARNING GROUP

Submission of application form

• Print out the application form and salary deduction instruction from this website.
• Complete the application form and salary deduction instruction and mail to P O Box 6596, Westgate, 1734. RSA
  

Should you wish to pay your course fee in cash, you should deposit the relevant amount into the bank account of the Open Learning Group; Bank account details:

Bank: First National
Branch: Pretoria, Branch Code 251-445
A/C Number: 620 1118 7798

NB: Use your ID Number as a reference on the deposit slip

Documents needed with application:

• Certified copies of all previous qualifications, including school leaving certificate
• Copy of ID document
• Copies of two latest salary advices (should you be employed by the Government and want to make use of the Eduloan salary deduction instruction)

NB : Proof of deposit must accompany the application form (when applicable).

For more information you can call: Tel +27 11 760-4251; Fax +27 11 760-4253 or Cell 083 271 4949

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