amended senior certificate€¦ · even if you don’t have a matric certificate. you can enrol for...

#TakeControlOF YOUR FUTURE

ASCAMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE

If you are an adult South African, over the age of 21, who would like to complete your Matric, look no further. This Adult Matric programme

is engaging, informative and will help prepare you for the Amended SeniorCertificate Examination. There are 10 individual subjects to choose from.

Why study at College SA?

Why study accredited courses?

Student Support

Afrikaans First Additional Language

Afrikaans Home Language

Business Studies

English First Additional Language

English Home Language

Geography

Life Sciences

Mathematical Literacy

Mathematics

Physical Science

History

03

04

05

06

09

12

15

18

21242427273030

33

362

WHY STUDY AT COLLEGE SA?

We are a private distance learning college, registered with the Department of Higher

Education and Training (DHET) and accredited by a number of regulatory bodies.

You can choose from a wide range of accredited and non-accredited courses.

With us, you can further your education even if you don’t have a Matric certificate.

You can enrol for a course at any time of the year.

We are a distance learning college, meaning you can study from home.

Our Educational Planners will support you throughout your studies.

You can pay for your studies in easy-to-pay monthly instalments.

You save when you choose our monthlyinstalment option; our instalments are

interest free.

3

WHY STUDYASC COURSES?

WHY CHOOSE ASCAMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE WITH COLLEGE SA?

The Amended Senior Certificate is a programme that is specifically designed for adults who did not complete or pass their Grade 12. Almost two-thirds of South African adults

have not completed or passed their Grade 12. This means that many of our young adults will struggle to get a job or might not even get a job at all.

To minimise the number of unemployed adults in South Africa, the Department of Education introduced the Amended Senior Certificate programme. The ASC programme is specifically

aimed at adults and out-of-school learners that want to obtain their matric equivalent.

The Amended Senior Certificate is recognised by employers and various tertiary education institutions, which means not only can students qualify for entry-level jobs, but they can also

further their education and take control of their future.

4Optimi College (Pty) Ltd T/A College SA. Reg no: 2007/017012/07. Optimi College Pty (Ltd) (previously known as SA College of Home Study)

is a member of the Optimi Group and is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Reg no: 2009/ FE07/099.

Our study material has been designed specifically for students who study via distance learning. It is comprehensive and easy to understand. We give you all the material that you need to study a course. Therefore, you will never have to buy additional study material since it is always included in the cost. What’s more, we even courier it to you!

STUDY MATERIAL EDUCATIONAL PLANNERS

We have a brand-new online classroomwhere our students are automaticallyenrolled once they have registered fora course. The Online Classroom is a space to ask questions and discuss course work with fellow students and tutors. This online community makes passing your course so much easier and gives you the academic and emotional support you will need to complete your studies.

TUTORS ONLINE CLASSROOM

We want you to pass, get a better job, and further your career. That is why we have dedicated Educational Planners who will help you in making an informed study choice and guide you through the application process. They assist you withany administrative queries or direct youto the relevant person, should you havespecific study queries.

We have full-time tutors who are available to help you understand the study material. Our tutors are trained and many are part-time students themselves. Since these tutors have also studied via distance learning, they know what you are going through and can provide you with the help and support you need to pass.

5College SA reserves the right to change pricing and course content without prior notice. The latest information will always be available on our website collegesa.edu.za.

Please confirm the course costs and content with our Educational Planners prior to registration.

AFRIKAANSFIRST

ADDITIONALLANGUAGE

COURSE OVERVIEWNeed to improve your Afrikaans First Additional Language marks to write the Amended Senior Examination? This adult matric Afrikaans First Additional Language subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It focuses on interpersonal and cognitive academic skills. This subject will strengthen and develop your Afrikaans language skills and provide you with a sound foundation for learning additional languages. Languages form the basis of all learning, not only in everyday life but also in the workplace. This means that by improving your language skills, you will be able to gain entrance into a tertiary education institution and further your education as well improve your job opportunities.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?The Afrikaans First Additional Language subject is aimed at students who are not necessarily familiar with the Afrikaans language. The subject focuses on equipping students with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are used in everyday social conditions as well as cognitive academic skills for learning in Afrikaans. You will also be equipped with literary, aesthetic and imaginative skills that will give you the capability to recreate, imagine and empower your understanding of the world you live in. Once completed, you will have the ability to express your feelings and ideas and interact with others in Afrikaans. 

ACCREDITATION & AWARD• Type & reward: Amended Senior Certificate - NQF Level 4 • SAQA ID: 49647• Accreditation Provider: Umalusi• Minimum Credits: 130

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• You must be older than 21 • GETC Certificate OR Grade 9 / Standard 7 School Certificate (not recommended) • Recognised N1 qualification with 2 official languages • Incomplete National Senior Certificate • RSA Identification document OR Valid Passport and Study Permit 



COURSE COST

Study with textbooks

Upfront payment option:• If you pay upfront for the entire course, the cost will be R1,600

Instalment payment option: If you pay the course off in instalments:• Activation fee: R600 • Monthly fee: R200• Payment period: 5 Months • Max study period: 10 Months

Subject payment option:• For more information, contact one of our Educational Planners.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES?• Textbooks and study material • Courier fee • Access to online course content

EXAM INFORMATIONPlease refer to our website for exam fees and dates. Please note that exam feesare not included in the course cost.

COURSE STARTING DATESWith College SA, you can start studying whenever you want: there are no specific course starting dates since we offer distance learning. Please speak to our Educational Planners about your enrolment and study options.

At College SA, we offer you 3 different payment options to suit your financial needs:

Study online




(Study material couriered to you) (Study via online e-learning platform)



ASSESSMENT INFORMATIONThe Amended Senior Certificate Examinations take place in June/July every year. If you meet the qualifying criteria and wish to take the examinations and obtain your certificate, you must register for the examinations no later than January 2021, to take the examinations in June/July 2021. Learners wishing to write these exams can register at any provincial education office, which includes the provincial head office, district offices and circuit offices.

To achieve an Amended Senior Certificate, you must meet the following requirements in the exams: • Pass three subjects at 40%, one of which must be an official language at Home Language level.• Pass two subjects at 30%, one of which must be an official language at First Additional or Home Language level.• Get a subminimum of 20% on the sixth subject.

Students who have previously passed their Senior Certificate subjects at Higher and Standard Grade levels, can receive credits for those subjects.

• A Higher-Grade pass is set at 40% • A Standard Grade pass is set at 33.3%



AFRIKAANSHOME

LANGUAGE

COURSE OVERVIEWNeed to improve your Afrikaans Home Language marks to write the Amended Senior Examination? This adult matric Afrikaans Home Language subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It focuses on interpersonal and cognitive academic skills. The aim of Afrikaans Home Language is to strengthen and develop your home language and provide you with a sound foundation for learning additional languages. Languages form the basis of all learning, not only in everyday life but also in the workplace. This means that by improving your language skills, you will be able to gain entrance into a tertiary education institution and further your education as well improve your job opportunities.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?The Afrikaans Home Language subject focuses on equipping students with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are used in everyday social conditions as well as cognitive academic skills for learning in Afrikaans. You will also be equipped with literary, aesthetic and imaginative skills that will give you the capability to recreate, imagine and empower your understanding of the world you live in. Once completed, you will have the ability to express your feelings and ideas and interact with others in the Afrikaans mother tongue.





COURSE COST









Study online







BUSINESSSTUDIES

COURSE OVERVIEWWant to improve your current Matric marks for Business Studies or are you determined to get a Matric equivalent? This adult matric Business Studies subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It concentrates on the knowledge, skills and values required for informed, ethical, productive and responsible participation in the economic sectors.By completing this Business Studies course, you will gain essential business knowledge, skills and principles. ASC Business Studies focuses on equipping students with leadership, risk-taking, problem-solving and management skills. These are skills that are required to be successful in a business environment.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?The Business Studies subject covers business principles and the theory and practice that support the development of entrepreneurial ideas, growing businesses and economic growth. You will learn about various business characteristics required for ethical participation in the formal and informal business sector.





COURSE COST









Study online







ENGLISHFIRST

ADDITIONALLANGUAGE

COURSE OVERVIEWNeed to improve your English First Additional Language marks to write the Amended Senior Examination? This adult matric English First Additional Language subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It focuses on interpersonal and cognitive academic skills. This subject will strengthen and develop your English language skills and provide you with a sound foundation for learning additional languages. Languages form the basis of all learning, not only in everyday life but also in the workplace. This means that by improving your language skills, you will be able to gain entrance into a tertiary education institution and further your education as well improve your job opportunities.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?The English First Additional Language subject is aimed at students who are not necessarily familiar with the English language. The English First Additional Language subject focuses on equipping students with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are used in everyday social conditions as well as cognitive academic skills for learning in English. You will also be equipped with literary, aesthetic and imaginative skills that will give you the capability to recreate, imagine and empower your understanding of the world you live in. Once completed, you will have the ability to express your feelings and ideas and interact with others in English.





COURSE COST









Study online







ENGLISHHOME

LANGUAGE

COURSE OVERVIEWNeed to improve your English Home Language marks to write the Amended Senior Examination?This adult matric English Home Language subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It focuses on interpersonal and cognitive academic skills. The aim of this subject is to strengthen and develop your home language and provide you with a sound foundation for learning additional languages. Languages form the basis of all learning, not only in everyday life but also in the workplace. This means that by improving your language skills, you will be able to gain entrance into a tertiary education institution and further your education as well improve your job opportunities.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?The English Home Language subject focuses on equipping students with listening, speaking, reading and writing skills that are used in everyday social conditions as well as cognitive academic skills for learning in English. The subject will equip you with literary, aesthetic and imaginative skills that will give you the capability to recreate, imagine and empower your understanding of the world you live in. Once completed, you will have the ability to express your feelings and ideas and interact with others in the English mother tongue.





COURSE COST









Study online







GEOGRAPHY

COURSE OVERVIEWDo you want to write your Amended Senior Certificate Examination but need to improve your Geography knowledge and skills? This adult matric Geography subject focuses on the physical and human geographical processes. The knowledge and skills you will gain will contribute to the development of your personal and social competence. After completing the Geography subject, you will be able to apply map reading skills to maps and photos, compare information from different types of maps and collect and record environmental data using a variety of techniques. You will also learn about climate change and weather, the issues and opportunities around rural and urban developments and different types of minerals and land formations.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?Geography involves the study of the planet; its atmosphere and the effect human activity has on the earth and its physical features. This subject cover population distribution, natural resources, political and economic activities. This means you will learn about people, landscapes, places and the environment. There are two components in Geography: Human Geography and Physical Geography. Human Geography covers the activities and impact of humans on the planet and Physical Geography covers natural processes and features such as the atmosphere, ecosystem and landforms.





COURSE COST









Study online







COURSE OVERVIEWWant to improve your current Matric marks for Life Sciences so that you can write your Amended Senior Examination? This adult matric Life Sciences subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It concentrates on equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed in everyday situations and life. The Life Science subject will introduce you to the world of biological studies (concepts, processes, systems and theories) and promote your interest in and create awareness of possible specialisations in this field. This subject will provide you with enough knowledge and skills to further your education in various biological sub-disciplines.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?‘Life Sciences’ is the scientific study of living things; from the molecular level to their interactions with one another and their environments. Life Sciences is the study of life at various levels of organisation and comprises a variety of sub-disciplines, such as Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Microbiology; Genetics; Zoology; Botany; Entomology; Physiology (plant and animal); Anatomy (plant and animal); Morphology (plant and animal); Taxonomy (plant and animal); Environmental Studies; and Socio-Biology.



LIFESCIENCES



COURSE COST









Study online







COURSE OVERVIEWNeed to improve your Matric marks for Mathematical Literacy and get your Amended Senior Certificate (ASC)? This adult matric Mathematical Literacy subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It concentrates on equipping students with the skills to identify and apply appropriate mathematical and non-mathematical techniques to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. By completing the Mathematical Literacy subject, you will learn to perform multi-step calculations involving numerous and complex calculations on your own. This subject will enable you to apply for further education and training at higher education institutions and help improve your job opportunities.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?Our world is characterised by numbers, numerically based arguments and data that can be represented and misrepresented in various ways. Mathematical Literacy will help you understand, take part and contribute to this twenty-first century world. This subject will provide opportunities to analyse problems and formulate ways to use mathematics to resolve such problems. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skill to reason, interpret information, make decisions based on data, solve problems and manage resources. You will become a self-managing person, supporting worker and participating citizen in a developing democracy.



MATHEMATICALLITERACY



COURSE COST









Study online







COURSE OVERVIEWWant to improve your current Matric marks for Mathematics (Core) or are you determined to get a Matric equivalent? This adult matric Mathematics (Core) subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate course. It concentrates on equipping students with computation skills so that they do not have to rely on a calculator. The Mathematics (Core) subject will equip you with problem-solving and cognitive skills. You will learn to use mathematical processes to identify, investigate and solve problems creatively and critically. This subject will also teach you to communicate appropriately by using descriptions in words, graphs, symbols, tables and diagrammes. This subject will prepare you for further education and training as well as a career.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?Mathematics makes use of symbols and notations to describe numerical, geometric and graphical relationships. You will learn to observe, represent and investigate patterns and qualitative relationships in physical and social phenomena and mathematical objects themselves. Mathematics help expands mental activities and develops logical thinking, accuracy and problem-solving. Mathematical problem solving helps you to understand the physical, social and economic aspects of the world around us and most importantly, teach you to think outside the box. This subject will be essential for any student wanting to pursue a career in Engineering Studies/ the National Technical Certificate.



MATHEMATICS



COURSE COST









Study online







COURSE OVERVIEWWant to improve your current Physical Science marks or are you determined to get a Matric equivalent? The adult matric Physical Science subject forms part of the Amended Senior Certificate programme. It focuses on the scientific inquiry and problem solving of the construction and application of scientific and technological knowledge and will give you a better understanding of the nature of science and its relationships and technology, society and the environment. The Physical Science subject will prepare you for future learning, specialist learning, employment, citizenship, holistic development, socio-economic development and environmental management. This means you will have a better chance of getting access to Higher Education and professional career paths that relates to applied science courses and vocational career paths.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?Physical Science explores physical and chemical phenomena. You will learn to use scientific inquiry application of scientific models and theories and laws to explain and calculate certain events in the physical environment. You will also learn about the importance of society’s need to understand how the physical environment works in order to benefit from it and responsibly care for it. There are six knowledge areas that will be covered: Matter and Materials, Chemical Systems, Chemical Change, Mechanics, Waves, Sound and Light and Electricity and Magnetism. This subject will be essential for any student wanting to pursue a career in Engineering Studies/ the National Technical Certificate.



PHYSICALSCIENCE



COURSE COST









Study online







COURSE OVERVIEWDo you want to write your Amended Senior Certificate Examination but need to improve your History knowledge and skills? This adult matric History subject focusses on past events and aims to equip you with a better understanding of what led to these past events. You will learn to gather facts and evidence about historical events and how to analyse and interpret your findings. This will help you realise that there are often two sides to a story and that investigating both perspectives could change your own mindset about certain historical events.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?History is the study of change and development in civilisation. In this subject, you will learn about the values of the South African constitution, human rights and equality and various social and environmental issues. You will learn about the long-term and short-term effects of past events as well as how to interpret stories people have told to establish your own opinion.



HISTORY



COURSE COST









Study online







Like us on

#TakeControlOF YOUR FUTURE

VERSION 1: 4-DEC-2019

amended senior certificate€¦ · even if you don’t have a matric certificate. you can enrol for...

Documents