Overview:
This will provide a means of entry for prospective students who are early school-leavers or did not have the opportunity to complete their NSC/Matric/Grade 12 to redo and as a result can then qualify for university or college higher education and training.
Duration:
One Year (40 weeks)
Admission Requirements:
The following learners will qualify for admission to the Senior Certificate:
Adult learners who are 21 years and older who have:
1. a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC); or
2. a Grade 9 school report (or the old standard seven), stating that they have passed Grade 9 or Standard 7; or
3. a recognized equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level which requires two official languages.
4. Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete Senior Certificate qualification.
Adult candidates who are 21 years and older with an incomplete NSC may choose to complete the NSC as part-time candidates, or convert to the Senior Certificate. Should the candidate choose to convert to the Senior Certificate, they may not revert to the NSC and attempt to complete the NSC qualification.
5. Adult candidates who have already obtained a qualification but wish to improve their results/status.
6. Only in exceptional cases, out of school youth, who are 18-21 years old and who could not complete their school education due to circumstances beyond their control, as verified by the Head of Department in the Provincial Education Department.
