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Don’t miss the weekly Olive Cow & Co Renishaw Hills Tea…In South Africa, a Matric certificate is still considered the gold standard for educational achievement and the ticket to further study. However, it is important to recognise that this path may not be the best fit for everyone, and understand that there are indeed alternative routes to career success.
“This leaves these students and their parents in despair, particularly if they are not aware of the options available to them outside of Matric completion,” she says. These qualifications, registered with the South African Qualifications Authority and quality assured by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations , are designed to equip students with work-relevant skills that are highly valued by employers. Unlike the Matric certificate, which focuses mainly on theoretical knowledge, work-related Occupational Certificates emphasise practical skills and hands-on experience, making students job-ready from the outset.
“Students can earn these qualifications without needing a Matric certificate, opening up educational and career opportunities to a broader segment of the population. These certificates are structured to accommodate different National Qualifications Framework levels, ensuring that students can find a qualification that aligns with their educational background and career aspirations.”
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