Awarded where candidates have met all of the requirements below:

• Successful completion of all courses listed in Schedule A.
• Successful completion of 15 credits from courses listed in Schedule B.
• Successful completion of 15 credits from courses listed in Schedule C.

The Certificate in Vocational Acceleration  (CVA) is a one year programme with 110 credits at NQF level 5. It has nine courses, five offered in semester 1 while four courses are offered in semester 2.  Theoretical and practical application of knowledge/skills are manifested in the following courses: Communication Skills 1, Workplace Mathematics 1, ICT, Market Yourself, Elective 1 (Fundamentals), Communication Skills 2, Workplace Mathematics 2, Work Placement 2, and Elective 2. All elective courses are focused on the specific field of discipline of the students.

General entry requirements such as secondary school achievements, English and Mathematics are described in the Student Admission Policy A/AB/010. Specific entry requirement for this certificate, beyond those described in the Student Admission Policy includes:

- passing English and Mathematics Entry Tests at the required level

Where there are more applicants who meet the programme entry criteria than can be accepted, the following shall be used:

• Selection Criteria:

The placement test results shall determine if students are admitted to the chosen programme. Those who scored < A1 in English and <30% in Maths shall have the opportunity to join the institution through the Certificate in Vocational Acceleration.

Priority will be given to those completed Certificate in Academic Preparation if they wish to join this programme instead of pursuing a degree of study.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Attendance requirements are described in the 'Student Attendance Policy A-AB-006.'

The Certificate in Vocational Acceleration  Programme (CVA) is a one year programme with 110 credits at NQF level 5. It has nine courses, five offered in semester 1 while four courses are offered in semester 2. Theoretical and practical application of knowledge/skills are manifested in the different core courses within the programme while elective courses are focused on the specific field of discipline that students wish to specialized in.

The programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive set of skills for employment in valuable business and industry settings. The vocational focus of this award is a blend of core competences of employability and technical principles and their applications in the market.

The pathways for the qualification are illustrated below: 

1. Learning 

• Pre-Foundation Programme
• Foundation Programme
• Diploma/Associate Diploma/Bachelor's Degree Programmes               

2. Career

Specialization	Career Pathways
Business	Secretary Office Administrator Customer Service Representative
Engineering (Civil)	Construction Technician
Engineering (Mechanical)	Mechanical Technician Assistant Machine operator Assistant   Mechanical Maintenance Technician Assistant Mechanical Store Keeper
Engineering (Vehicle Technology)	Junior Motor Vehicle Technician Junior Auto Electrician Auto Spare Part Sales   Service Advisor Assistant Auto Store Keeper
Engineering (Chemical)	Assistant Lab Technician Assistant Lab Analyst Sales Associate
Engineering (Electrical)	Junior Technician Support Staff
Information and Communication Technology	Junior Computer Technician Junior Network Technician Junior Support Technician Junior Sales Technician Junior Customer Care Technician Office Administrator
Art and Design (Graphic Design)	Art Worker Junior Graphic Designer Junior Illustrator Image Editor
Art and Design (Interior Design)	Junior Space Designer Draftsman Junior Coordinator for Interior related vendors
Travel and Tourism	Front Office Staff Ticketing and Reservation Staff

 

                 

 

 

 

Employability Skills Generic Definition:

Communication	Communicate in ways that contribute to productive and harmonious relationships across employees and customers.
Team work	Work effectively independently and in collaboration with others.
Problem solving	Think critically and respond appropriately to changing needs within a growing and diversifying economy.
Initiative and enterprise	Apply resourcefulness, innovation and strategic thinking to a range of workplace situations.
Planning and organisation	Plan and manage their working lives.
Self management	Demonstrate self discipline and adaptability, and be able to plan and achieve personal and professional goals.
Learning	Understand the need for and engage with continuous learning throughout the lifespan.
Technology	Utilize information technology effectively and ethically in their personal and professional lives.